Social Security Disability

Florida Social Security Disability Lawyer

The Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability benefits are deducted through the payroll process.

If you are disabled and no longer able to work on a full time basis, you may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Even if you were never employed, you may be entitled to Social Security Supplemental Income Benefits. However, the process of obtaining benefits can be long, frustrating, and complicated for many people. Disabled people are routinely denied benefits and forced into financial predicaments. People cannot work, are not generating income, and are denied the benefits they are due. They may have to rely on family and friends. Some people even become homeless. Does this sound like what you are going through? Our firm can help.

If you have been denied a claim for Social Security Disability payments, the FIRST call you need to make is to our firm. Call Taylor, Warren & Weidner at 850-438-4899. We are happy to discuss a claim or simply answer your questions. We never accept a fee to analyze your situation. No one should have to pay to learn their legal rights.

You Must Appeal Your Denial of Benefits

If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits has been denied, that does not mean you don't need or deserve the benefits. The Social Security Administration denies most first-time applicants. It is not until the applicant appeals the denial and requests a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge that benefits are granted. Thus, you should always appeal any denial and never give up your application. You earned Social Security disability benefits through the FICA withholding taxes you paid while working.

The Social Security Disability process is complex and confusing. At Taylor, Warren & Weidner, you will have an experienced attorney who knows SSDI and SSI regulations and procedures exceptionally well. Our disability lawyers will carefully prepare the records you need and represent you throughout the appeals process. If you are disabled and cannot work, talk to one of our attorneys free of charge about your rights and your disability claim.

A medical or psychological disability may be caused by a work injury or by another type of accident. The cause of the disability is not important; the important factor is that you are unable to work. If you are no longer able to work and have been denied an SSD claim, contact our firm. Read more about Social Security Disability.

We Are With You All the Way

We are very involved in our clients' cases. We coordinate with the Social Security Disability administration, medical providers, and treating physicians. We are committed to making your limitations known. If you are no longer able to work, it is our job to show this. We are consistent in our representation—helping clients through all levels of the SSDI process: at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing; before the Appeals Council; in the Federal District Court; and in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Many attorneys are not willing to handle SSDI claims at the federal level—we are.

Medicare

If you are considered disabled, you may also be eligible to receive Medicare. Once you are entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits, you will undergo a waiting period before becoming eligible for Medicare.

Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is need based. It is possible to receive SSD and SSI benefits. If awarded Supplemental Security Income, you may be eligible to receive Medicaid.

If you are unsure about your qualifications, if you have been denied a claim, or if you have any questions, contact our firm to arrange a consultation.

Taylor, Warren & Weidner, P.A., located in Pensacola, Florida, offers legal representation regarding Social Security Disability benefits statewide, including the cities of Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Spring Hill, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, and Kissimmee.