Fall River, Massachusetts, Social Security Disability Lawyers
Obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a difficult process — no matter how serious your injury or illness. Not only are the application forms, requirements and deadlines demanding, many people are shocked when their legitimate claims are initially denied. Most require an experienced, focused attorney to succeed in the appeal process.
At the Law Office of Deborah G. Kohl, we have decades of experience navigating this complex system and helping all kinds of people get benefits. If you are intimidated by the application process, we will be happy to offer basic guidance. If your claim has been denied, you are far from alone and there is still hope. Contact us to work with a lawyer prepared to take action for you.
Overcoming the Challenges Posed by Complex SSDI and SSI Procedures
We represent people with many types of disabling injuries and diseases — from severe back injuries and repetitive stress injuries to cardiac, respiratory and neurological conditions — throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our lawyers are deeply familiar with the laws, systems and decision-makers for both:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims, appropriate for people who have worked and paid into the system for years before becoming disabled
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims for people who have very limited financial resources and are unable to work due to disability
Social Security is a federal program with many requirements and hurdles that cause difficulty for deserving applicants. By some accounts, over 90 percent of initial claims are denied. We have prepared and completed hundreds of successful appeals by:
- Demonstrating clearly, through test results, other medical records and testimony, that your ailment qualifies or "meets a listing" and satisfies SSA requirements
- Showing that your disability prevents you from doing the type of work you have done in the past or other work available to people of your age and experience level
- Ensuring we meet all deadlines and process paperwork on a timely basis
For a Free Consultation on Your Case, Call 508-677-4900 Now
Our lawyers and dedicated staff will empathize with your situation and treat you with respect when you contact us about a Social Security disability claim. We collect no fees unless you ultimately succeed in obtaining benefits — and those fees are established and limited by state law as a percentage of the compensation you receive.
