When life changes so much that you cannot return to work, you need an advocate by your side capable of helping you secure the financial support you deserve.
Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers knows firsthand how challenging and yet critical securing financial support can be to you right now. Our Summerlin permanent disability lawyer brings more than 150 years of combined experience helping get justice.
When you face time out of work due to an injury or disability, it is in your best interest to work with a Summerlin Social Security disability lawyer. We will ensure that your rights are protected and help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injury.
The Importance of Having an Experienced Permanent Disability Attorney
Filing for permanent disability is a complex process. It requires careful adherence to numerous steps and requirements set by the Social Security Administration. Mistakes here are costly and can create long delays with the potential for denial. By working with an attorney from our firm, you gain the insight necessary to minimize these risks.
For those seeking permanent disability through workers’ compensation claims, the process can be just as complex. Employers and insurance companies are working against you in these situations. You need an ally on your side.
For anyone seeking disability support, the right to file a claim and receive fair treatment is yours, but that does not mean the process is straightforward. When you hire our team, we listen, guide, and support you as we demonstrate your right to long-term financial support.
How to Prove Permanent Disability
Most people hurt in an accident at work or in a motor vehicle crash do everything they can to recover. It is hard work, but in some situations, full recovery is not possible, no matter how much effort you put into the process.
Proving that is just as challenging, but our attorneys will help do so with:
- Statements from your doctor documenting your injuries and complications
- Medical professional expert testimony that outlines your specific condition and risk factors for the future
- Statements from your employer about your inability to complete the tasks for your job
- Statements from physical therapists or other providers documenting your continued limitationsÂ
- Evidence from studies and research documenting your inability to recover and why
By making it very clear that you cannot go back to work due to your injuries, we help encourage approval of your full disability. Note that this process takes time, and denials are common. Yet, our experience at Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers enables our legal team to push forward for you to ensure comprehensive support.
Why Permanent Disability Is Often Denied
Seeking permanent disability under Social Security is your right as a worker contributing to the system. Yet, it is very common to receive a denial of your application for disability, and most of the time, the reasons are for avoidable mistakes. Some of the most common mistakes made by those seeking permanent disability include:
- Not submitting sufficient medical records that justify, under Social Security rules, what your limitations are. Provide a comprehensive list of medications, treatments, procedures, and diagnoses during your application.
- Job history is lacking. To obtain disability, you must have contributed to Social Security during your working lifetime. You may face a denial if you did not do so, or if your job history is inaccurate. We can use your tax records to prove you contributed and verify your contributions through your work history.
- Mistakes. It is very common for simple mistakes on applications to cause a denial. For example, a typo in your Social Security number or using the wrong address could cause a denial.
It is possible to appeal these denials, but before you do so, ensure you have completed the most robust and comprehensive application. Let our permanent disability lawyer in Summerlin review your claim and update any details possible to ensure they are fully accurate and representative of your losses when you apply for Social Security disability in Summerlin.
How to Know If Your Injury Qualifies You for Permanent Disability
When you meet with our permanent disability attorney in Summerlin, we will discuss your situation with you in detail. This allows us to fully understand what your injury is, how it happened, and what long-term implications it creates.
Under 42 United States Code § 423, you may be eligible for permanent disability benefits if you have a condition that creates the following outcomes:
- Your condition is terminal. Your condition does not allow you to work, even for part of the year.
- You cannot earn a living wage due to your injury. If you can work some, but not enough to meet local income guidelines, you may qualify for disability.
- You have contributed to the Social Security Administration over your working history. You must have paid into Social Security during your lifetime and earned enough credits.
Also, note that Social Security has a long list of conditions they believe are genuinely disabling and others that may not reach that threshold. As your attorney, our objective will be to document all of your symptoms to help you reach the full disability threshold for your specific condition.
Expect us to be thorough in obtaining the evidence to substantiate these claims, and, in using our experience, we will meet the requirements the Social Security Administration sets.
Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Summerlin Permanent Disability Attorney
Before you apply for Social Security disability, know that you can set up a free consultation with our legal team to learn more about your right to pursue such a claim.Â
A person must meet many stipulations and requirements to qualify for disability, and even slight variances in doctor reports or terminology used on your application can impact your ability to receive approval. With our guidance and knowledge of the system, we can ensure you put forward the best possible application.
At Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers, we take pride in helping those who need it the most to maximize access to the benefits and features afforded to them under our system.
With our in-depth knowledge of Social Security law and rules, our team will help you navigate your application, denials, and ongoing proof requirements. Call our Summerlin permanent disability lawyer now for a free consultation.
