Spinal Cord Injuries

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People who sustain an injury to the spinal cord will most likely feel the effects of this for the rest of their lives, though degrees of severity will differ. The chances of recovering from a partial spinal cord injury are greater than those with a complete spinal cord injury, but both are among the most serious injuries the body can sustain. Because spinal cord injuries are life-changing, the federal government allows many victims to qualify for Social Security disability payments. However, dealing with the government can be arduous and time-consuming, especially for someone who is also facing this life-threatening circumstance. In this case, victims should deploy the services of an empathic, expert team of personal injury lawyers for guidance.

What Is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI is a benefit program for workers who become completely disabled-it covers physical and mental disabilities-to the point where they're unable to work for a period of one year or more. The Social Security Administration determines the amount a disabled person will be paid based on a variety of issues relating to their condition. Factors for consideration include:

• The condition must be so serious that even minor work-related tasks aren't possible.
• Your amount of time in the workforce and how much you've paid into the Social Security system over the years.
• Your condition must be found on the Social Security Administration's list of disabilities. If it isn't, they will work with you to determine eligibility and special circumstances.

Please remember that the filing process can be lengthy and arduous. For anybody with a debilitating spinal cord injury, their mind is preoccupied with therapy, pain and everything else the injury caused. Also, over 70 percent of those who apply are turned down their first time and the appeal window lasts just 60 days. Therefore the best plan of action is to have all of the details of your case organized.

One more thing to consider is that the paperwork is worded in legal terms and not as readily understood by the average person.

Even though all of this could be time-consuming and tedious for a victim and their loved ones to endure, every American is entitled to apply for SSDI. With the aid of a legal team experienced and well-versed in the SSDI application process and subsequent evaluation steps, a victim's chances of receiving compensation naturally increase. For a free spinal cord injuries consultation with lawyers that do have this type of experience, please contact the personal injury lawyers at the New York law firm of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today.

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