Self-Employed And Social Security Attorney

When someone who is self-employed has a disability claim turned down by an insurance provider, he can request the help of specialized attorneys. Disability claims are denied on a more frequent basis than individuals might think. One of the reasons why insurance companies and the Social Security Administration may deny disability claims is because the criteria have not been met by the claimant. These conditions include the definition of a disability, as well as the length of the waiting period for a specific case. In other cases, however, insurance companies and the Social Security Administration turn down claims that should be approved. It is in these circumstances that self-employed individuals who find that they are unable to work may require the help of attorneys.

Why Self-Employed Individuals Need Disability Payments

Individuals who work for companies and organizations often have benefits available to them, including sick leave. Some employers also provide long-term disability coverage to their employees at a low cost. Self-employed individuals, however, do not have these benefits unless they have purchased their own disability insurance policies. If they have taken out disability policies and their claims are wrongfully denied, the self-employed may need to dip into their savings or even home equity to cope with their expenses. With the help of attorneys at law firms that specialize in disability cases, the self-employed can avail themselves of a wealth of options, including Supplemental Security Income.

The attorneys at David Allen & Associates Law have extensive experience working with self-employed individuals on disability and insurance bad faith cases. Clients can speak with lawyers at the firm's Stockton and Sacramento offices.