The Basics of North Carolina Social Security Disability

• Do you know someone who is disabled and unable to work?
• Has that person applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and been denied?
• Are you and your loved ones new to the process and just need basic information?
• Are you already scheduled for a hearing but don’t know how to proceed?

The Social Security Department at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is here to help. Attorney Rick Fleming, who heads the department, is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. Board Certified Specialists are recognized by the North Carolina State Bar as having special knowledge and proficiency in Social Security Disability Law. He is also bilingual, with fluency in both English and Spanish.

He is assisted by Attorney Crystal Rouse, who worked as an examiner for the Disability Determination Services (DDS) for eight years before becoming a Social Security Disability attorney in 2008. As an examiner, she decided the relative merits of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims and determined which claims to approve for benefits. She was certified as “Level II” examiner, meaning she was also involved in reconsiderations and conducting continuing disability reviews. In addition to Social Security law, Ms. Rouse has practiced in the areas of debtor/creditor mediation, domestic violence and employment securities law.

Several of our paralegals in the Social Security Department have at least six years of experience as Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiners for the Social Security Administration (SSA).  Some of them were certified as “Level II” examiners, meaning they also were involved in reconsiderations and conducting continuing disability reviews.

Visit our Web pages to learn more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) , how to apply for benefits and more about our Social Security Department.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin works on a contingency fee arrangement.  That is another way of saying that the attorney's fee is based on a percentage of the gross recovery.  While a case may have fees and costs associated with it, there is no hourly or flat fee charged by the firm.  Simply put, if you do not recover monetary compensation from your claim, there is no attorney's fee.  This allows the firm to bear the burden of investigating and pursuing your claim, which allows you to focus on your well-being.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has helped thousands of injured North Carolinians with potential claims including Social Security, auto accidents, Workers’ Compensation, personal injury and product liability.   Our experienced team might be able to help you as well. Call today for a free case review and confidential conversation with a member of our caring staff.