FAQ - When Should I Contact a Disability Lawyer or Attorney?

Exactly when Must I Contact An Attorney?

You should contact an lawyer or attorney as soon as possible after the disability occurs to receive maximal Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. The earlier we are able to start working on your legal matter, so much the better your likelihood of winning.

Please note that not all lawyers practice in front of the Social Security Administration. You can expect to do best to get a hold of an attorney familiar with the complex and somewhat atypical Social Security Disability legal guidelines and procedures.

FAQ - Do I Qualify for Social Security Administration Benefits?

Do I Qualify?

There's always a question here at Kassin & Carrow of whether you may qualify for benefits from the Social Security Administration. We work to help you find out quickly. The benefits will differ depending upon your unique and individual situation.

You may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payments if you:

• are age 65 or older
• are a U.S. citizen or national, or in one of certain categories of aliens and is a resident of one of the 50 States, Washington D.C., or the Northern Mariana Islands
• file an application
• meet certain other requirements
• are blind (vision acuity of 20/200 or less in your better eye with use of a correcting lens) or disabled
• have limited income
• have limited resources
• are not absent from the country for a full calendar month or for 30 consecutive days or more
• apply for any other cash payments or benefits (Social Security benefits, pensions, etc)

Being disabled as an adult means that you have a physical or mental condition that:

• is expected to result in death
• has lasted or is expected to last for more than 12 months
• results in the inability to perform substantial gainful activity (earning less that $1,010 in an average month)

You may qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits if you:

• are disabled and worked/earned enough credits to become insured
• were disabled before the age of 22 and either of your parents is disabled or deceased, and earned enough credits to become insured
• are a disabled widower or widow between the ages of 50 and 60 and your deceased spouse earned enough credits to become insured