Durham Social Security Disability Lawyer – Ready to Fight for You

Do you need to apply for Social Security Disability benefits? Have you already applied and been denied? Don’t panic – you are not alone on this journey. Our firm has an active and hard-working Disability team for Durham to help you fight for needed benefits.

Call now to share your story and have your case evaluated for free. You can reach a member of our team instantly at 1-866-900-7078 24/7.

The Process for Applying to Social Security Disability Is Complicated

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming. There are specific timelines that must be met, forms that must be filled out correctly, and rules and regulations that must be followed. An experienced Durham Disability lawyer can guide you and significantly increase your odds of success.

Are you Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?

You must work a certain amount throughout your life (not necessarily full time) and pay payroll taxes to be eligible for Social Security Disability. The work must also have been fairly recent. Generally, in Durham you must have worked five of the ten years prior to your disability.

To determine if you are eligible for benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) asks many questions, and your answers will influence whether or not you receive them. A Disability lawyer can help you understand and respond to these questions effectively. Call us today at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation and recommendations on next steps.

Common Disabilities That Qualify for Social Security Disability

The SSA keeps a list of “medical impairments” that generally qualify applicants for Disability benefits – from respiratory illnesses to mental health disorders. Even if your condition is not on the list, you may still be able to qualify for benefits if your impairments limit your ability to function well enough to perform your past work and other less demanding work.

To improve your chances of obtaining benefits, it is crucial to file a thorough application with proper supporting evidence and medical records. 

How Can a Durham Disability Lawyer Help You?

One study found that Social Security Disability claimants who engage an attorney to assist with their claim before submitting it for the initial review are 23% more likely to have their claim approved during that initial evaluation phase.

Another study found that Social Security Disability claimants who use a representative, such as a Disability lawyer, in the initial claim process decrease their total case processing time by more than 10 months.

Our Disability team can help you by:

• handling the paperwork and monitoring filing deadlines
• building your case by highlighting the critical aspects of your claim
• gathering medical records and questioning any witnesses
• handling the Social Security Administration for you

Why Choose Us as Your Durham Social Security Disability Attorney

The lead attorney of our Durham Social Security Disability team, Rick Fleming, is an NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability law – a claim only a fraction (less than 40!) of attorneys licensed to practice in North Carolina can make.* He is a tireless advocate for those whose voices may otherwise go unheard. And he is President of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, a dedicated Bar association for those who represent the disabled for Social Security Disability benefits.

The goal of Rick and his team is to help ease your financial burden, so they fight to try and get you maximum compensation. They know from firsthand inside experience how the system works, what the Social Security Administration looks for to accept a claim, the importance of filing the correct forms and meeting strict deadlines, and what medical records to present.

At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, you don’t owe an attorney’s fee unless we win for you. Guaranteed.²  Let us bear the burden of investigating and pursuing your claim so you can focus on your well-being. We fight to get you as much as possible, as fast as possible.

Check out our You-First Policy to see how we prioritize your needs – but don’t take our word for it:

Do you need a Durham Disability attorney to fight for your rights? We have the experience and resources to help you. Call, click, or chat to get started now.

*Figures provided by NC State Bar as of 1/24.

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