Social Security Disability Attorney
St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers
Denied. After all the years you’ve worked and paid into the Social Security system, you’ve been denied Illinois or Missouri Social Security Disability benefits after you were injured. The medical bills are piling up, and finding the money to pay for everyday items such as food is becoming more difficult as each day passes. After you’ve been denied benefits, you may feel like you have nowhere to turn, but the Illinois and Missouri Social Security Disability lawyers at CofmanTownsley may be able to help you.
Claims are not always approved, but you might have a valid case and still need the help of an attorney. By contacting an Missouri and Illinois Social Security Disability benefits lawyer at CofmanTownsley, you will be put in touch with someone who can help explain your options and guide you through this difficult and confusing time. You and your dependent children may be due thousands of dollars in past benefits.
What is Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is an insurance system designed to help with financial hardships throughout life, not just after retirement. The Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) reviews each case of those claiming disability so those who truly need financial support receive it. If you are unable to work due to a disease or injury, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits regardless of your age.
You may also be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if you are unable to work due to breathing problems, chronic heart disease, mental disorders, blindness, deafness, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, immune system disorders, neurological disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other severe medical conditions.
How do I qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?
Generally, you must meet two criteria set by the government: the amount of time you have worked and the nature of your disability. You need to have worked fairly regularly and recently before you became disabled. Having worked five of the past 10 years usually qualifies you. As for the nature of your disability, any medical condition that prevents you from working at your former job or adjusting to a new one could make you eligible for significant benefits.
What are my chances of being approved for benefits?
There is no way of knowing for certain whether your condition will be judged as eligible for benefits by the Social Security Administration. Two people with the same disease won't necessarily both be approved. The key element is the severity of your condition—that it is severe enough to keep you out of work for significant stretches of time.
You probably have many questions about receiving Social Security Disability benefits. In addition, trying to understand the rules and regulations regarding Social Security Disability benefits can be extremely confusing and completing paperwork can be complicated and time consuming. Attempting to receive benefits without the assistance of an experienced Illinois and Missouri Social Security Disability lawyer from CofmanTownsley could result in another benefit denial.
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Our practice areas include the following: auto accident, boat accident, brain injury, drug injuries, defective products, defective medical device, dog bite, drunk driving, lead poisoning, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip and fall, social security disability, truck accident, and wrongful death.
If you feel you were unjustly denied Social Security Disability benefits, contact an Illinois or Missouri Social Security Disability attorney at CofmanTownsley today. Our main office is located in St. Louis, Missouri, but we practice throughout Missouri and Illinois. We have successfully advocated for clients in the greater St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois area and also in Jefferson City, Kansas City, and Springfield, Missouri. Complete a Free Online Consultation Form or call us toll free at 1-866-483-3618 for an immediate evaluation of your case.
CofmanTownsley
319 N. 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
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