Disability Attorney

People suffering from conditions which make them unable to work can apply for benefits with the help of a disability attorney. Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income both pay benefits to people in need, either due to long-term conditions or as a temporary measure until the applicant is able to return to work. Since both programs fall under the Social Security Administration, they involve large and very complex bureaucracies. If a claim is denied, filing for an appeal can be extremely daunting without a lawyer. The law allows disability attorneys to represent applicants before the SSA, providing a knowledgeable guide for those seeking benefits. Caps on lawyers' fees allow those with more limited funds to obtain reliable representation, and disability attorneys can also navigate through pertinent state laws regarding such issues as the status of a spouse or family member in regards to benefits.

Disability Attorneys Also Work Cases Involving Insurance Companies and Employers

In addition to addressing SSDI and SSI claims, disability attorneys can handle situations where insurance companies refuse to pay benefits for qualified policy holders, or where employers unfairly dismiss or discriminate against those who have been hurt on the job. The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits companies from discrimination based on a disability, and law firms with experience in disability law can fight over the long term for a worker struggling with injuries. An insurance companhy acting in bad faith is common as well, and a worker unable to return to his duties because of a disability may be depending on insurance funds which are not forthcoming. The law firm of David Allen & Associates Law in Sacramento, CA has disability attorneys on staff.