Are you unable to work because of a physical, emotional or mental disability?

You may be unable to work for a year or more because of a mental, emotional or physical disability brought about by injury or illness. Your family may be caring for a child with special needs, If so, you may be eligible for valuable benefits that will allow you to take care of your family under either the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. For more information, continue reading or contact our SSDI/SSI law office with your questions.

Do I need a Social Security Disability Lawyer to get those benefits?

Certainly you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits without a lawyer. However, the majority of applicants trying to establish Social Security Disability eligibility are turned down. Most of the people who get Social Security Disability benefits are awarded them after a hearing in which they are represented by a lawyer. If you lose at the hearing, the next step is an appeal where you are limited to the information presented at the hearing.

When should I apply for SSDI/SSI benefits?

Even if you expect to be back at work within a year of your illness or injury, you need to apply as soon as it appears your disability will go on for six months or more. Sometimes the disability lasts longer than anticipated. The sad thing is it takes the Social Security Administration a long time to process a claim and if you wait to be disabled for a full year before applying it may be two years or more before you are approved for benefits.

The Social Security Disability lawyers at David Allen & Associates achieved success for approximately 90 percent of the clients we represented over the last 20 years. If you are discouraged by the Social Security disability application process and the time it is taking, or if you were denied benefits and a hearing or want to discuss an appeal, contact an attorney at our Sacramento or Stockton, California, or Reno, Nevada, office and make arrangements for a free consultation. We will carefully document your disability, work history, and your skills.

If you don’t collect benefits after working with us, you owe us nothing.

Our attorneys’ fees are established by law, and are 25 percent of your past-due benefits. The past due benefits are those which are owed to you by the Social Security Administration at the time we are successful in getting it to find you disabled. This usually happens at a hearing in which we present evidence and argue for you. After that, all the benefits you are paid for the rest of your life belong to you alone. You may have another claim for benefits as well as Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI.

If your disability is the result of an accidental injury or if you have disability insurance which you purchased either through your employer or individually, you may be eligible for benefits from more than one source. Our lawyers will identify these sources and help you with any claim in addition to your claim for SSDI/SSI benefits.

For more information about Social Security disability eligibility and claims, see:

• SSDI compared to SSI
• Am I disabled?
• Can I get help?
• If you're like many people, getting your Social Security disability benefits is taking much longer than you'd anticipated.
• As you prepare to file you Social Security disability claim, it's important to know all the pertinent facts.
• There are many misconceptions regarding Social Security qualification for children.
• Select the Right Social Security Disability Representative
• Take the time necessary to learn about each requirement put forth by the system with regard to qualifying for coverage, so you can get Social Security disability benefits.
• What exactly are Title 2 Benefits, and how do they pertain to your case?
• If you want to achieve success in your case, you'll need to get past the inaccuracies and uncover the facts.
• Under the rules of the Social Security Administration system, the term "disability" covers a pretty wide assortment of medical issues.
• The vast majority of those who apply for Social Security benefits are initially turned down.
• As you prepare to handle your Social Security disability appeal, you're probably feeling disappointed and frustrated.
• To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, you have to suffer health challenges that leave you unable to work for at least 12 months. You do not need to wait this long to apply!
• Filing a California Social Security disability application is a challenge.
• Sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning is more of a challenge than you're capable of facing.
• The differences between Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be confusing.
• Here at David Allen & Associates Law, we offer the help you need to make it through this trying phase.
• Don't let misinformation stop you from filing a Social Security disability claim for your illness or injury.
• You've filed a Social Security disability claim, and you're on pins and needles as you await the decision.
• Don’t despair if you receive a Social Security denial.
• Many mental illnesses qualify for Social Security eligibility.
• Did you also know that if you suffer from obesity, you could be judged disabled and eligible for disability benefits by the Social Security system?
• Are you getting ready to file a Social Security disability application?
• The disability examiner who reviews your application form will do so using the Social Security Administration's Impairment Manual.
• Time is the most valuable resource we have.
• You need to make sure that your lawyer has the right kind of experience.
• There's a lot of paperwork to manage when filing for Social Security.
• There are times when Social Security doesn't feel very helpful.
• Applying for Social Security Disability is not as easy as it should be.
• You pay no fees unless you are awarded Social Security.
• Everyday people often have to fight for every benefit they are promised by Social Security.
• You should consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance as soon as possible.
• Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be even more frustrating than filing taxes.
• Gathering all the information for your Social Security claim may be a challenge, an attorney can help.

At David Allen & Associates our Social Security Disability lawyers are committed to helping people get the benefits they need to take care of themselves and their families. We help clients from communities throughout the West, including Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Boise, Idaho; and Phoenix, Arizona, from our offices in Sacramento, Reno, and Stockton. We offer free consultations and charge attorney fees only if we help you collect. We can help you and provide representation through e-mail, mail, the telephone, or in some cases, visiting you at another site. You are always welcome at our office.