Knowing When to Hire an SSDI Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Can Ensure You Get the Compensation You Need Without Delay

Disability is a real problem that many Americans face, often unexpectedly. Unfortunately, some people may face disability much earlier in their lives than they may have expected. This can lead to significant financial hardship for them and their families. While some individuals may have disability insurance, many people do not. This means that many disabled individuals will try to rely on Social Security Disability benefits. Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) has attempted to streamline the application process, many pitfalls plague most applications. Our SSDI attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, know that this results in a denial of an application and a delay in compensation for disabled individuals and their families.

Unfortunately, it is not until a denial that most individuals and their families seek legal representation for their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. This often means that families may lose out on the vital compensation that they need to support their claim and their family. Do not wait, contact our experienced Social Security lawyers at Silver & Silver right away to properly file, support, and usher your application through the SSA’s queue. We can help get you the benefits that you may be entitled to.

 

When to Get Legal Help

Most people do not seek out legal representation until after an application has been denied. This is for a variety of factors. Some individuals believe that the process is as simple and as easy as the SSA portrays it online. While the process has been updated, it is still very complicated, especially if you are suffering from an uncommon or a not readily recognized disabling condition.

Other individuals believe that they cannot afford a lawyer or that a lawyer is unnecessary for an application. However, these individuals are often surprised to learn that a lawyer like one of ours at Silver & Silver offers fast and quality service for a very fair price to help recover benefits for what is a complicated process.

Thus, it is imperative that individuals who may be applying for Social Security Disability benefits call our lawyers in Philadelphia, PA, as soon as any of these triggers apply:

 

If You Believe You Will Be Out of Work for a Long Time

As soon as you believe you may be out of work for an extended period of time, call a Social Security lawyer. Even if you do not think you have been out of work for longer enough to apply for SSI/SSDI, if your medical providers are predicting that you will be, starting to keep strong records and compile medical records now as you go will help support your case and make your application easier when you apply.

 

If You Are Overwhelmed at the Application

If you download the SSA application and find yourself overwhelmed, call our law firm for help right away. Do not expect that you can fill in as much as you can and the SSA will complete the rest for you—they won’t. If you do not understand the application and have questions about how to fill it out, call for help right away before submitting it.

 

The SSA is Asking Questions You Do Not Know How to Answer

If you have submitted your application and the SSA is reaching out with follow-up questions or concerns, and you do not know how to answer these questions, call our Social Security lawyers at Silver & Silver for help. Wrong answers or ignoring the SSA can result in a denial and delay your benefits.

 

Need Help With Your Social Security Application? Were You Denied? We Can Help

At Silver & Silver, we have over 40 years of experience representing individuals who have applied for Social Security benefits throughout Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one may be entitled to SSI/SSDI benefits, call our experienced SSDI attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, for a FREE consultation by dialing 610-638-7255 or by sending us a message through our “contact us” box available here.