Social Security Disability Lawyers

Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Lawyers

Helping You Seek Your Social Security Disability Income Benefits

If you are injured in a workplace accident, you may rely on workers’ compensation to help pay the bills. But what if your injury is so severe you are unable to return to work at all? What can you do?

In a situation such as this, you may have the right to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, the process of seeking Social Security disability benefits can be complex and difficult to navigate. Having an attorney by your side can greatly ease your stress and, importantly, make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Since 2000, the Pennsylvania Social Security disability lawyers at Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC have successfully helped thousands of clients with their SSDI claims. We understand the process and what needs to take place in order to achieve a successful outcome. We can carefully and quickly guide you through the claims process and, if needed, help you with your appeal if your claim is denied.

Learn more about Qualifying for Social Security Disability in Pennsylvania. 

Reach out to us today at (877) 989-4878 to learn more during a free, no-obligation consultation.

How Do I Know If I Qualify for Social Security?

When you claim Social Security disability, you need to understand that you will only be paid for a total disability, not partial or short-term disability. Since the number of working-age adults applying for disability has increased dramatically throughout the years, it’s important that you meet all applicable criteria to better the chances of your claim being approved the first time.

To be considered total disabled (and therefore eligible for SSDI benefits), you need to meet the following conditions:

  • You are unable to do the work that you were doing prior to your injury
  • You are unable to adjust to another type of work because of your current medical condition
  • Your disability is expected to last for a minimum of one year or result in death

Here is a scenario of how you would qualify for Social Security disability benefits: Let’s say you’re a delivery driver and you get into a severe car accident. The accident has left you with a traumatic brain injury and your short-term memory has been severely impacted. Because of your injury, you are unable to drive. And, since you cannot learn new skills, you may be unable to perform another job. Since this is a long-term disability, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

Why Do I Need A Social Security Disability Lawyer?

As you can imagine, the SSDI claims process is extremely complex and it’s very easy to be denied with just one simple mistake. Just like filling out any type of insurance claim, it’s best to have an experienced attorney guide you through the process.

After you hire Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC, our Pennsylvania SSDI attorneys will guide you through the application process. We will explain the paperwork needed to help prove your case and how to appropriately complete your application for the greatest chance of getting it approved.

Remember, no lawyer can state that they can successfully get you the benefits you need. The decision is up to the Social Security Administration. But if your application is denied, having an attorney can be beneficial to help you through the appeal process, especially if they are already familiar with your claim.

In addition, if your financial situation is dire, an attorney may be able to speed up the process and request an “on-the-record” decision by the judge, which could mean an approval without the need of a hearing.

 

What Happens During the Appeals Process?

If you need to appeal your Social Security disability denial, it is essential to have an attorney by your side. Appealing a denied SSDI claim is a complicated, multi-step process that you shouldn’t face alone.

The first step of the appeal process is the Request for Reconsideration stage, although it’s very rare that your claim will be approved at this stage of the process. That means you will have to prepare for the second stage: a hearing with the local Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR). This stage is the best chance you’ll get for reversing the original decision, which is why it’s important to have legal representation with you at this stage of the process. This is especially true as you will be presenting an argument before a judge.

If you lose your appeals case, then you will have to wait a full year before submitting another application with no guarantee for success.

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