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Why wait? Joliet Illinois Social Security lawyers can help now
Has a disability kept you from working? Social security may be the solution. If you have been turned down for social security benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Joliet social security attorney can increase your odds of qualifying. Joliet social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. Start now by filling out the form on the left.
You may be entitled to benefits: the SSI and SSDI program at a glance
The statistics show that the majority of initial applications are denied: between 65% and 70%. Increase your chances of winning your Social Security claim by contacting an experienced Joliet Social Security lawyer. Your attorney should have the necessary experience to understand how to make out your best case. This may include working with your doctors, or having you seek a new cost-effective examination that can help make out your case. For many, losing their social security claim has devastating consequences. Those who are disabled who do not have an alternative source of income potentially face homelessness. The SSI and SSDI systems provide monthly payments from the federal government for our most vulnerable citizens. These payments can cover the cost of living, and in some cases the SSI and SSDI systems also provide medical coverage.
How much does it cost to hire a qualified Joliet Social Security Lawyer?
Just about anyone can afford a social security lawyer. Unlike many other types of attorneys, social security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. When you hire a social security attorney, you only pay them attorney fees if you win your claim. So, you only pay if you get paid. Your social security attorney is limited in how much he or she can charge. That is because the federal government has capped attorney fees in these cases. Specifically, the attorney cannot charge more than 25% of your back pay, up to a total of $6,000. Even then, the government has to approve the final award of attorney fees. So, a claimant is always getting a fair deal. Contacting you Joliet Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on the left.
The Social Security system: About
SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security disability Insurance) are two separate programs that pay claimants who are disabled. The disability must prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Joliet Disability Insurance Attorney Today
Claimants can qualify for SSDI if they are disabled and have previously paid into the social security system through their taxes. So, you must have worked and paid social security taxes to qualify. The government also requires you to have worked a percentage of the previous years, contingent on your age. Some SSDI claimants also qualify for Medicare if they are disabled under the SSDI program for 2 years. Learn more by contacting an experienced SSDI attorney.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced Joliet Disability Attorney
SSI is truly a last line of defense for those who are disabled and have no money. SSI is welfare-based, which means that it is paid out regardless of your work history (unlike SSDI). SSI recipients receive monthly checks, and may also qualify for aid from the state, food stamps, and Medicaid. Don’t wait.Contact an experienced Joliet SSI lawyer today.
How do I apply, what can I expect?- Joliet Disability Appeals Lawyer
First, you can apply online, call into an office, or visit your local SS office. The application process can take anywhere between four to six months. If you are denied, you can appeal your case.
The following are a few examples ofthe types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability:
Liver disease Systemic vasculitis Chronic Pulmonary Insufficiency Chronic heart failure Ischemic Heart Disease |
Benign brain tumors Parkinsonian syndrome Cerebral Palsy Cancer Spinal cord or nerve root lesions |
Muscular dystrophy Peripheral neuropathies Subacute combined degeneration Cerebral Trauma Syringomyelia |
Local SSA Office
Social Security Office 552 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431 (866) 783-7302 |
Low Cost Hospitals
Joliet Doctors Clinic SC 2450 Glenwood Avenue Suite 101 Joliet, Illinois 60435 (815) 730-3304 Quick Care 23959 West Renwick Road Plainfield, Illinois 60544 (815) 725-2121 |
Family Medical Clinic 440 South State Street Manhattan, Illinois 60442 (815) 478-7866 Mahendra A Patel 11741 Shaker Court Orland Park, Illinois 60467 (708) 403-3855 |
Hospitals
Silver Cross Hospital 1200 Maple Road Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815) 740-1100 Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center 333 North Madison Street Joliet, Illinois 60435 (815) 725-7133 |
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital 500 Remington Boulevard Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 (630) 312-5000 Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County 15900 South Cicero Avenue Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 (708) 633-2000 |
Joliet social security lawyers serve clients throughout Northeastern Illinois, including Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Braidwood, Burbank, Calumet City, Carol Stream, Channahon, Chicago, Chicago Heights, Cicero, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hammond, Homer Glen, Joliet, Kanakaee, Lockport, Manteno, Morris, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Romeoville, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Tinley Park, and other communities in Kendall County and Will County.