Sometimes people must quit working full time because of an injury suffered on the job. Men and women who work on a contract basis are ineligible for workers’ compensation because they are not employees of the organization.
If an individual in this situation will be unable to work for at least a year, applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is an option. Franklin Social Security Disability lawyers can assist with the claim or appeal a denied claim.
A denial of SSDI does not mean the situation is hopeless. Often, it means the applicant did not prove a long-term inability to work. In many instances, the person filled out the paperwork incorrectly or incompletely.
Only about 33 percent of initial applications are approved, on average. Another 11 percent are approved during requests for reconsideration or an appeal. Individuals who miss the 60-day deadline for reconsideration and appeal must start the process all over again if they still want to pursue SSDI.
Some injured men and women feel embarrassed about filing for disability benefits and may experience worse embarrassment if the claim is denied. They might hesitate to pursue the matter further.
Franklin Social Security Disability lawyers want these individuals to consider that they have been paying into the Social Security system with taxes. They probably have been contributing for many years. It is their right to receive some money from that benefits fund if necessary.
Anyone interested in help with SSDI applications may contact a law firm at Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf through the website https://www.gillickwicht.com/.
