SSD filings for accident-related injuries may result from car accidents as well as mishaps that can take place at home or in the workplace. Our SSD legal specialists assist victims of car crashes gain the benefits they need to heal and maintain their lifestyle if they are unable to work.
Options for filing can be discussed with respect to any accidents that occur as the result of colliding with a bicycle, motorcycle, truck or vehicle. As a result, our firm represents claimants that have been affected by a variety of car injuries.
Determining Eligibility after a Car Crash
The Social Security Administration or SSA determines eligibility for accident-related injuries that impact the back, head (including injury to the brain and brain damage), neck, arm, hip, leg, knee and ankle.
Getting the Financial Help You Need
If you have sustained severe injuries in an auto accident, you may have to secure the services of a personal injury attorney as well as a lawyer that specializes in disability benefits. If you doctor affirms that you won’t be able to work, an SSD application is advised. By having legal representation, you can make a more informed decision about how to proceed with the SSI/SSDI process.
Besides accidents involving cars, accident-related injuries can also occur in the home and at work. Regardless of the environment, it is the injury itself and its severity and prognosis that will support your claim for SSD benefits. If you can show that your injuries have hampered your ability to continue to work 40 hours per day, then it is imperative that you speak with an SSI/SSDI attorney immediately.
When it comes to accident-related claims, a disability is defined as “An impairment or condition with symptoms that precludes an individual from working 40 hours per week.†If an individual needs rest throughout the day or feels too sick to perform daily living tasks, then his “working†status changes from “full-time†to that of “disability.â€
Our SSD legal team can assist you with your accident-related disability claim by making sure all the medical paperwork is fully detailed and that biopsies, lab assessments, MRIs, and x-rays are all included with the claim. While people can file for disability themselves, it’s better to obtain the services of an SSI/SSDI lawyer.
SSI/SSDI attorneys know the importance of following the SSA’s guidelines to a tee. Our team of legal experts can assist you with the initial filing, and will offer further assistance should you need to appeal a claim or attend a hearing regarding your case. Don’t go it alone when it comes to obtaining the funds you need to make a full recovery.
Our law firm specializes in SSD. Therefore, we can fully focus all of our considerable expertise on your individual case. We want to help you retain a certain degree of independence as you are healing. Let us help you obtain the money you need and deserve.
