If you’re unable to work because of a serious injury or illness, you may be entitled to compensation through the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system. To collect benefits or discuss their value, contact a Hudson Social Security Disability lawyer.
Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, helps people living in the Caldwell County area, and we also represent clients from Burke County and Catawba County. We have extensive experience with Social Security Disability claims, and Lyndon R. Helton has spent over 20 years fighting for the compensation his clients were owed.
Mr. Helton is a native of North Carolina, and he even lists his attorney fees right on our website. He can prepare a strong SSDI claim on your behalf to maximize the money you receive.
SSDI is not government welfare. Instead, it’s a program to collect insurance benefits that you likely have already paid into. Many self-employed workers make direct payments into SSDI, or employees automatically pay into the program when they’ve been employed for five or more years in the last ten.
If you’ve been hurt or experienced a major illness that affected your ability to work, you may be entitled to SSDI benefits. Contact a lawyer in Hudson to discuss your eligibility for SSDI.
SSDI claims can be overwhelming to handle alone, and people worry about making mistakes that could cost them their SSDI benefits. Thankfully, a lawyer can help with your SSDI paperwork and recovery. If the Social Security Administration approves your application, you should receive benefits.
However, people who should qualify for benefits are often denied based on their initial application. Approximately two million Americans apply for benefits through the SSDI system or with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and many claims are denied. However, an experienced lawyer can:
If you need to collect benefits, contact an experienced attorney in Hudson who has resolved many injury or illness claims for others.
You cannot get SSDI benefits until you’ve been unable to work for 12 months. This date is calculated based on the date of your accident or disability. However, you should start working on your application early and well in advance of the 12-month timeframe.
Even if you start early, many of our clients are surprised at how long it can take to finalize an application and start getting SSDI benefits. If you contact an attorney right away, they can prepare your SSDI application and make sure your benefits are ready to collect once you’re eligible.
Our firm has plenty of experience in helping Hudson residents with initial SSDI claims and filing strong appeals if their benefits are denied. Contact us for assistance with your specific SSDI claim.