Social Security Disability Benefits

After a serious injury, returning to work may be difficult or impossible.  Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to provide financial assistance to those who are removed from the workforce due to these kinds of injuries.  To qualify for Social Security benefits, a person must demonstrate the following:

• Inability to work due to the severity of the injury; and
• A medical condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least one year, or is predicted to result in death.

A doctor’s diagnosis of disability, or a disability finding by a disability insurance carrier, does not entitle a person to Social Security Disability benefits. The injury victim must file a claim through Social Security. The process of filing this claim, or of appealing a denial of benefits, requires considerable expertise. 

While injury victims often try to represent themselves, it is best to consult a qualified social security attorney. If you have questions regarding your Social Security claim, contact a John Bales Social Security claims attorney today. Complete a FREE Online Consultation Form or call us toll free 1-800-CALL JOHN (1-800-225-5564) 24 hours, 7 days a week.