Brain Injury Lawyers

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Since the brain is responsible for so many body functions, any type of traumatic brain injury must be treated as a serious issue. The possibilities for debilitation are endless and it may take years for symptoms resulting from the TBI to develop. This means that a person may think that they have gotten through the worst parts of recovery only to discover down the road that they have trouble functioning as a member of society. Regardless of the type of brain injury, it's best to consult with brain injury lawyers who has handled numerous traumatic brain injury cases. The best ones aren't just familiar with the legal system. They act as a clearinghouse for all of the issues related to the injury and are a valuable guide for a person with this traumatic condition.

Inability to Work, Growing Medical Expenses

In many TBI cases, the individuals' ability to perform their job functions is greatly impaired due to mental difficulties. At the same time, the care needed to help them at least partially recover from their injury is costly. This poses a double threat to them, and creates an even greater sense of mental anguish in them and their loved ones. Some of these people may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance.

What Is Social Security Disability Insurance?

SSDI is a Federal benefit program to assist people who are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability. The Social Security Administration reviews every case individually and determines the level of compensation based upon a few different factors:

• A person's amount of time spent in the workforce and the amount of money paid into Social Security.
• The seriousness of the condition. It must be so severe that work-related tasks are impossible.
• The Social Security Administration lists the condition as a disability.

Over 70% of people who apply for SSDI the first time are rejected. The length of time to appeal is only 60 days. It's best to have all of the details pertaining to your case well documented and organized because caseworkers deal with a lot of people. Making their jobs easier only helps your chances.

It is also a good idea to employ the services of experienced legal counsel because the application process can be confusing and time-consuming. For a person with diminished mental capacities from a brain injury, this is even more so.

If you live in New York City or surrounding areas and are afflicted with any type of traumatic brain injury, you should contact the brain injury attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. for your confidential, no-cost consultation regarding SSDI eligibility.

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