Helping Cut the Red Tape
If you’ve been hurt and you are unable to work, there may be federal disability benefits available to help you and your family. An Okmulgee Oklahoma Social Security Lawyer can help determine if you have a case to file for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We help cut through the bureaucratic “red tape.”
A disability benefits application can be quite a challenging process on your own. Our team of Social Security lawyers has the experience negotiating the quagmire of bureaucratic rules that govern filing disability claims. We’ve seen that a simple mistake can jeopardize an application. When your unable to work, you can’t afford to make a mistake that threatens your access to disability income. An Okmulgee Oklahoma social security lawyer can help answer your many questions about the process.
Do You Qualify for Benefits?
You could qualify for government benefits if you can’t work because of a medical condition that medical experts say will last at least one year or to result in death. An Okmulgee social security attorney can review your possible case because Federal law requires a very strict definition of disability. There are certain situations where family members of the disabled applicant could be eligible to receive compensation. An Okmulgee Oklahoma social security lawyer can be of assist to those looking to submit a possible disability application.
5-Step Test Determines Benefits Eligibility
Every case for benefits is different and unique but the Social Security Administration has a 5-step test to determine if a person qualifies for government disability.
- Are you currently working?
- Is your medical problem/condition severe?
- Is your medical problem on the government’s List of Impairments?
- Can you do the same work you did before?
- Can you possibly do any other type of work?
It’s not just a simple “yes” or “no” answer for all of the questions that are listed above. That’s why discussing you unique situation with a qualified Okmulgee Social Security attorney at our firm can help you determine the next steps for applying for possible benefits.
Low-cost Consultation: Okmulgee Oklahoma Social Security Lawyer
If you’d like to speak with a social security attorney in Okmulgee, Ok, call (918) 756-9600 or (888) Wirth-Law now for a initial consultation with the Wirth Law Office – Okmulgee. Or, enter your legal question or concern in the firm at the top right of this page, and one of our knowledgeable attorneys will email or call you.