SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and, in some cases, their dependents. The program is financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers and self-employed persons. The monthly disability benefit payment is based on the Social Security earnings of the insured worker on whose Social Security number the disability claim is filed. Benefits are payable to disabled workers, disabled widow(er)s, or adults disabled since childhood, who are otherwise eligible. Auxiliary payments also may be payable to a worker's dependents.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME OF YOUR CASE?
- The single thing that will affect the outcome of you case is retaining an attorney with significant social security practice to represent you throughout the case
- Gather documentation of your disability (medical reports and bills, expert opinion letters etc.)
- Keep a diary listing significant events, problems you have experienced, loss of work, alteration of your lifestyle, and pain you experience.
- Review your case with your attorney
- Make sure that you contact an attorney immediately as there are stringent time limits in which to file your appeal
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?
- Early preparation, including legal research and issue identification
- Obtain copies of your social security file
- File the necessary paperwork to secure your appeal rights
- Meet with you to prepare you for the hearing including a practice testimony session within the week before the trial.
- Advise you of your rights under existing social security laws
- Hire expert witness that can help establish liability and damages
- Keep you updated on all aspects of you case
- We will provide you with experienced trial advocacy to help you win your case