If your health condition prevents you from earning a living, a Brookhaven Social Security Disability lawyer can help you understand your options, file for disability benefits, or fight a claim denial. We know how critical these benefits could be to your financial stability.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we have represented over 10,000 injured Georgians. A Brookhaven personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you pursue the compensation you need and deserve. Call us today for a free consultation.
Our Brookhaven Attorneys Handle Social Security Disability Claims Based on Contingency
At Bader Scott, we focus on more than verdicts and settlements. While securing compensation for our clients is our ultimate goal, we strive to make the legal process easier and less stressful, too. You can expect the utmost respect from all of the well-trained, competent professionals at our firm. We will build our relationship with you on trust.
Our personal injury law firm relies on our experienced attorneys, not case managers, to handle every claim. This means you will have a Brookhaven disability claims attorney who knows your name and is familiar with your case. You can speak to them when you need to, including calling for case updates or to ask questions. You will receive personalized attention and support designed specifically to meet your unique needs.
We work based on contingency because we understand you are under significant financial stress while you cannot work. Our lawyers do not ask for any fees or costs paid upfront. We will receive a portion of your backpay once you are approved for disability benefits. If you do not receive approval, you will not need to pay us anything.
For a free legal consultation with a social security disability lawyer serving Brookhaven, call (404) 888-8888
Who Can Benefit from Hiring a Brookhaven Social Security Disability Attorney?
You might benefit from legal representation and guidance from one of our Brookhaven Social Security Disability (SSD) lawyers if:
- You do not know what medical evidence is necessary in your case.
- You have a complex medical condition or multiple impairments.
- You need help completing the claims process or understanding SSA requirements.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your initial SSD claim and you want help filing an appeal.
- You do not know what to do after a reconsideration or ALJ hearing fails.
The best time to enlist our help is before you file your initial claim or quickly after you receive a denial notice. Our personal injury attorneys can manage the claims process on your behalf from start to finish, relieving a lot of stress and giving you peace of mind.
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Our Brookhaven Lawyers Can Help You Weigh Your Options for Social Security Disability Benefits
At Bader Scott, our disability lawyers will help you understand whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both programs.
In general, SSDI is likely right for you if you have a significant work history but cannot work now due to your disability. SSI may be a better fit if you have limited income and resources and need financial assistance due to a disability. SSI does not require a work history.
If you meet the criteria for both programs, you can apply for both. We will discuss your options with you and help you make the best decision before preparing and filing your claim.
How Can You Prove You Have a Qualifying Disability?
The Blue Book is the SSA’s official database that lists qualifying medical conditions and the severity necessary to be considered disabilities. It describes the specific criteria you must meet for each impairment, including symptoms, lab results, and other medical evidence. If your condition matches a listing, the SSA will consider you disabled.
Many claimants do not have the medical evidence to show they meet a Blue Book listing, or their condition is not severe enough without considering other limitations. If this occurs in your case, you could still qualify based on a residual functional capacity (RFC) assessment. This assessment determines what work you can still do despite your health. If you cannot work, you may be eligible for SSDI or SSI.
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Trust Our Brookhaven Attorneys With Your Social Security Disability Appeal
If the SSA denies your initial disability application, contact Bader Scott as soon as possible. Acting quickly helps ensure you meet the strict deadlines for filing an appeal, which is usually 60 days after the denial date, according to the SSA. It also allows us to look into why the SSA denied your claim and gather evidence to support overturning your appeal.
When you call us, we will review your letter to better understand the reason behind the denial. We can discuss this reason with you and develop a strategy to counter it. The appeals process generally works like this:
- Reconsideration, where the SSA reviews your claim again to see if the original reviewer overlooked evidence or made a mistake
- Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) disability hearing, where the ALJ will review your claim and additional supporting evidence to determine if you are disabled
- Appeals Council, which we can ask to review your case for approval or send it back to the ALJ
- A lawsuit in federal court if you continue to receive denials throughout the previous steps
Your Brookhaven disability attorney will represent you throughout the entire process. They will ensure the SSA understands your disabling condition and how it prevents you from working.
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Talk to Our Social Security Disability Team in Brookhaven
Our team at Bader Scott will review your case for free. We provide free initial consultations so you can learn more about your options and how a Brookhaven Social Security Disability lawyer from our firm can help you fight for the benefits you need and deserve.
We understand how stressful this process can be and how much getting approved for SSDI or SSI could help. Contact us today to get started.
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