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Social Security Disability Benefit Laws are Complicated

There are many North Carolina residents who are unable to work due to physical impairments and mental illness. Unfortunately, many times, when these individuals apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, their benefits are denied. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you: –          File your claim –          Work with the Social Security     […]

Published on September 26, 2014

There are many North Carolina residents who are unable to work due to physical impairments and mental illness. Unfortunately, many times, when these individuals apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, their benefits are denied.

An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you:

–          File your claim
–          Work with the Social Security                              Administration office near you
–          Handle all of the paperwork and hearings
–          Help you receive the social security                    disability benefits you deserve

The purpose of Social Security Disability Benefits is to provide financial support to those individuals who can no longer work due to severe disability, be it physical or mental disabilities. Social Security Disability Benefits are paid only to people who have long-term impairments, which limit the person’s ability to work.

Nearly 11 million disabled workers and their family members receive Social Security Disability Benefits in the United States. This represents a 7.6 million person increase over the past ten years.

Your disability benefits claim will most likely be processed through a local Social Security Administration field office and most likely will be rejected, as most claims are initially. If your claim is rejected you can ask the state agency to reconsider. If your claim is again denied, you can appeal to an Administrative Law Judge who is employed by the Social Security Disability Benefits office.

The laws surrounding Social Security Disability Benefits are extremely complicated. It makes sense to seek the advice of an experienced social security disability lawyer in order to expedite the filing process.

At Daggett Shuler, a North Carolina attorney will handle your case who is a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law and who has extensive experience in handling cases before the judges here in North Carolina.

When Daggett Shuler handles your Social Security Disability claim, we take care of everything for you, including, but not limited to the following:

1)  Prepare and file all necessary appeals and documents at each stage of the process.

2)  Gather medical information and other evidence to submit to the Social Security Administration.

3)  Contact your doctor as needed to obtain medical opinion regarding your treatment, your injury or disease, and your functional abilities.

4)  Request that the Social Security Administration obtain a particular examination for you.

5)  Refer you, as needed, to a doctor for an examination.

6)  Prepare you for the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge.

7)  Represent you at the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge.

8)  Ensure correct calculations of any awarded benefits.

9)  File an appeal with the Appeals Council and file a lawsuit in federal court, if needed.

10)  Work to expedite the process and get a decision as quickly as possible.

If you have questions about Social Security Disability Benefits call Daggett Shuler Law.

You don’t have to struggle on your own to get the benefits you deserve. We will be happy to speak with you for free.

At Daggett Shuler, your case will be handled by a North Carolina attorney who is a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law and who has extensive experience in handling cases before the judges in North Carolina.

You pay us nothing unless we win a recovery for you. Our Personal Injury and Social Security Disability attorneys can help you secure the results you deserve. Daggett Shuler is committed to protecting your rights.

Our North Carolina disability lawyers can represent you at every stage before the Social Security Administration and even in federal court, if needed.

Daggett Shuler injury and disability attorneys take all cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you owe us nothing unless we get a recovery for you. We are committed to protecting your rights. When injured or disabled, make one call to Daggett Shuler.

Call 1-800-815-5500 and we will provide the answers you seek.

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Thank You for Everything

I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!

Olivia Winston

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My experience with Daggett Shuler was amazing. James Cohn was the attorney I worked with for my workers’ compensation claim. He is an awesome attorney. I was injured while on the job performing my duties with a local company, and the next Monday was fired because they did not want to pay my medical bills. After going to Daggett Shuler they looked after me throughout the process. The Daggett Shuler team was outstanding in their professionalism and empathy.

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My wife got approved for social security disability in 6 months with no appeals or denials. These guys are totally awesome. Totally recommend them for anything.

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I was referred to Daggett Shuler by a family member and I’m glad they did! From the time I called to the time everything was settled, they made the whole process very easy They were very professional and handled my case very well. I’d recommend Daggett Shuler for anyone in need of this service.

Lance Starling

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I have had really low vision my whole life and recently got to the point to where I couldn’t work anymore. I was expecting it to take years to get disability and they went above and beyond to get it as quickly as possible. I would recommend Daggett Shuler to anyone filing a disability claim. These guys will have your back for sure! I wouldn’t trust anyone else with your claim! Seriously… These guys are the best.

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I was injured while on the job performing my duties with a local company, and the next Monday was fired because they did not want to pay my medical bills. After going to Daggett Shuler and being accepted for my claim, they took me in as family and looked after me throughout the process. The Daggett Shuler team was outstanding in their professionalism and empathy. David Daggett and Griff Shuler have put together an outstanding team.

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