Social Security Disability and Income Benefits

Social Security benefits (SSDI or SSI) are difficult to obtain.  There are deadlines for filing, endless paperwork to complete, and complicated guidelines for determining whether you will be eligible.  Most people would benefit from having an attorney on their side when the application is filed.  It is even more important to have a lawyer on your side if you have been denied benefits.

One of the problems most applicants face is a lack of money.  They are unable to work and sometimes do not even look for an attorney because they believe they cannot afford it.  At Bemis, Roach & Reed, you will never have to pay out of pocket for representation on you Social Security claim.  Our firm takes Social Security cases on a contingency fee.  We charge 25% of the back benefit award and the fee is capped at $5,300.00.

The following list addresses concerns that most people have when they contemplate filing for Social Security benefits:

• Qualifiers for Social Security Benefits
• What is SSI (Supplemental Security Income)?
• When are you entitled to disabled worker’s benefits?
• When are you considered “disabled”?
• How many appeal levels are there?
• When does your impairment meet the 12-month duration requirement?

An attorney with specialized knowledge in Social Security disability law is far more likely to obtain the maximum benefits than a lawyer without the same experience. You can raise your odds of prevailing by working with a skilled attorney like those lawyers with Bemis, Roach & Reed.  Our law firm’s office is located in Austin, Texas and with regard to certain matters we primarily represent individuals throughout the State of Texas, including San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Galveston and Corpus Christi. However, we have a nationwide social security disability and long term disability practice. Our clients find it very convenient to work with us by telephone and e-mail on a regular basis.