Some injuries are significant enough to affect a victim for the entirety of their life. Luckily, if such an injury should befall you or a loved one, there is a way to find solace. This solace may manifest itself in the form of social security disability benefits. Many people seek compensation in court via the assistance of an SSD lawyer, but few are aware that they may be entitled to government assistance. Here’s what you should know about social security disability benefits.
The Process is Murky
It’s all well and good that the government wants to help the disabled, but they don’t make the process of obtaining benefits easy. The vast majority of those who apply for benefits are rejected due to improperly filing paperwork. When filling out paperwork it’s advised that you consult with a Social Security Disability Attorney. These Evansville-Louisville located mavens will make sure that you receive the benefits you deserve.
Payments Aren’t Immediate
After you’ve been accepted, you will have to wait until the sixth month of being disabled to begin receiving benefits. Unfortunately, there is simply no way to expedite this process.
Payments Continue Indefinitely
One who has been accepted into the social security program will continue to receive benefits until their condition has improved to the point where they are able to begin working again. The government will review the conditions of those in the program periodically.
How Social Security Benefits Are Paid
Nowadays the primary way in which benefits are paid is online via electronic payments. Payments can also be made via an Electronic Transfer Account as well as through the Direct Express card program. Each option carries with it, its own perks. Each option is also considered to be 100% safe and reliable.
Gayle Gerling Pettinga
Born and raised in Evansville, Gayle is a respected, experienced lawyer and a valued community leader. She graduated near the top of her class at Indiana University’s prestigious Maurer School of Law. She’s practiced law with one of the largest firms in Indianapolis as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. And that means she knows how big law firms and big companies think and how they operate – and she will put that knowledge to work for you.
Gayle has received numerous awards and honors including Martindale-Hubbell — Peer Review Rated: AV®, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys in Indiana for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, and YWCA Evansville 100 Years, 100 Women Honoree, 2011.
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