Do You Need a Long-Term Disability Lawyer?

If you’ve been injured on the job and are facing a long-term disability, considering consulting with a workers’ compensation attorney at James Scott Farrin today. Our experienced and dedicated workers’ compensation team includes long-term disability lawyers who have dealt with the interaction of Social Security Disability and North Carolina Workers’ Compensation laws in cases of serious work-related injuries. Our workers’ compensation information pages include definitions of the different types of disability covered under workers’ compensation insurance.

Learn More About Long-Term Disability Benefits:

Disability Benefits Under NC Workers’ Compensation

There are different types of disability benefits in workers’ compensation (sometimes called “workman’s comp”) claim cases. If your job injury has left you disabled, you may be entitled to benefits for a specific length of time depending upon the severity of your injury. A long term disability lawyer can advise you on how to claim these benefits.

Social Security Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are based on a person’s inability to work. Partial disability or short-term disability will not be covered under SSDI, because the main issue in claiming these benefits is a person’s ability to work. If you have been severely injured in a workers’ compensation case, you may be eligible for other benefits under Social Security Disability.

If Your Social Security Disability Claim is Denied

If your claim for Social Security benefits is denied, you have the right to an appeal. Injured people have the right to request a hearing in their Social Security disability case.