Florida SSDI Lawyer Providing Personal Attention
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Social Security system allows you to hire a lawyer who will serve as your advocate and guide you through the complex disability benefits process.
I am Don Anderson, a Clearwater Social Security disability attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience. If you need help applying for benefits or appealing a denied claim, contact me today for a free consultation to discuss your questions about issues such as the following:
- Filing a claim: Unlike many lawyers, I help clients complete their initial applications for Social Security benefits. I will explain the criteria and guide you through the process.
- Appealing a claim: If your Social Security claim has been denied, you may still have a very good chance of success on appeal with an experienced attorney representing you.
- Social security disability (SSD): Often referred to as Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), this is a federal benefit for people who have paid into the Social Security system.
- Supplemental security income (SSI): If you have not paid enough Social Security taxes to qualify for full SSD benefits, you may be entitled to payment through SSI.
- Child benefits: Both SSD and SSI benefits are available in certain cases for children with special needs and adult disabled children of parents who have paid into Social Security.
- Survivor benefits: If you have lost a spouse or parent who was eligible for Social Security and you meet one of several criteria, you may be entitled to survivor benefits.
- Do you qualify? The laws governing federal disability benefits are very complex. I am familiar with the criteria and can help you determine whether you are eligible.
- Should you try to work? If you have a disabling condition, trying to work could demonstrate that you are making an effort, but it could also reduce your benefits.
- When should you hire a lawyer? Depending on your comfort level, you may want to hire an attorney at a number of different points in the Social Security process.
In addition to helping people obtain Social Security benefits from the federal government, I also represent clients who need help applying for long-term and short-term benefits through employer-sponsored, privately administered ERISA insurance plans.
I offer a free consultation so you can get personalized advice from an experienced attorney about your Social Security options. Contact my office today to schedule an appointment.
