Nicholas Law Firm, LLC 1-800-335-6525

The Nicholas Law Firm LLC represents people in Litchfield County and in the Waterbury area including the municipalities of Naugatuck, Torrington, Litchfield, Watertown, Bethlehem, and Winsted.

Waterbury Social Security Attorneys

The Social Security application and hearing process is complex and technical. It requires expertise in both the eligibility requirements and the formal filing and hearing process. To ensure your financial and medical need is conveyed correctly, it is important to speak to an attorney well versed in Social Security law. The lawyers at The Nicholas Law Firm LLC have represented clients in and around the Connecticut cities of Waterbury, Torrington, Litchfield, Winsted, and Bethlehem for over eighteen years. To inform you about the general aspects of Social Security, we have provided a general description below.

Obtaining Social Security disability benefits is a complicated process, requiring the expertise of a lawyer. To find out more about how The Nicholas Law Firm LLC will advocate getting you Social Security benefits, call (203) 759-1466 or toll free (800) 335-6525. Alternatively, fill out the attached contact form.

Social Security Disability - An Overview

Whether you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or you are appealing a recent Social Security Administration (SSA) decision that was unfavorable to you, it helps to fully understand the benefits process. You need to know which agencies make certain decisions and what standards are used to determine whether you qualify. Certainly a thorough understanding of your appeal rights is imperative.

Disability Benefits Defined

If you have a disability that prevents you from working you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. There are several issues with which you must be concerned to ensure your qualification. The whole process can seem daunting. An experienced attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions, and help you through any level of the qualification process.

Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits

Under the federal Social Security Disability program, benefits are available to those who are "disabled" in accordance with the law, and who meet certain work-related tests. The requirements are complex. An attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions and help you through any level of the qualification process.

The Application Process

You should file for Social Security Disability benefits if you become disabled and your disabling condition has or is expected to keep you from working for at least one year or is expected to result in death. The sooner you start the application process, the less likely it is that there will be a delay in your payments. This brief overview will assist you in getting started with your application. An experienced attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions and help you through all levels of the qualification process.

Decision and Appeal

It is important to understand how the government decides if you are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. With this knowledge, you can present your application in the best light possible. You should also understand your appeal rights if you fail to receive a favorable initial decision. An experienced attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions and help you through all levels of the qualification process.


Our Waterbury Office

Our Torrington Office at 373 Prospect Street

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  What is the difference between SSI and SSD?

A: There are two Social Security benefits programs available to you:

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides elderly people with a low-income, additional monthly income and health insurance.

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD): SSD provides insurance for workers injured on the job, who need supplemental income.

Q: If a person is hurt on the job and collecting workers' compensation benefits, can he or she also file for Social Security Disability benefits?

A: Yes. It is common for injured workers to be eligible for both programs, although the definition of disability differs between them. You should file for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you are injured. This may reduce any potential time gap between the end of worker's compensation and disability benefits. In fact, in some situations, you may collect both workers' compensation and disability benefits at the same time. Depending on your state, one of the two types of benefits may offset the other to a certain extent.

Q: How can an attorney help me in the appeals process?

A: All stages of the appeals process are legally complex. Attaining competent legal counsel will help you to put forth the best possible argument as to why you deserve Social Security Disability benefits. An attorney will also help you gather your medical and vocational evidence and meet any important deadlines.


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The Nicholas Law Firm, LLC
H.H. Peck Carriage House
One Carriage Place
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: 203-759-1466 • Fax: (203) 759-1530
Toll Free: (800) 335-6525

373 Prospect Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-1878
Toll Free: 1-800-335-6525
Facsimile: (860) 489-3104


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