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Contact a Longview Social Security Lawyer Today
Are you disabled and unable to work in or around the Longview, Texas area? Are you thinking about applying for Social Security benefits? Or has your SSI or SSDI application already been denied? If so, then you may need to speak with an experienced Longview Social Security attorney.
Contact a Longview Social Security lawyer by filling out the questionnaire on the left.
Longview is home to over 75,000 residents. It is one of the few cities that are both a certified retirement community and one of the best cities to live in for young people. Families, young and old, enjoy Longview because the people here are friendly, hard working, and promote family values. A disability, however, can change a person’s outlook on life. The stress of not being able to work or wondering how you will pay basic water and electricity bills can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life.
Longview Social Security Disability Lawyers Can Help
Fortunately, the federal government has put into place the SSI/SSDI to help those who are living with a disability. If you are living with a disability and are looking to apply for SSDI benefits, an experienced Longview SSDI attorney would like to help you with this difficult and confusing process. He or she can also assist you in the appeals process if your application has been denied. Living with a disability is tough enough by itself. That’s why you need an experienced Longview SSDI attorney to fight on your behalf and get the benefits you are entitled to receive.
The Difference Between Winning Your SSI/SSDI Claim and Losing It
Increase your chances of winning your SSI/SSDI claim with an experienced Longview attorney. Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications are denied nationally. Winning your claim can mean the difference between homelessness and no medical care, and having a safety net of a monthly benefit payment and life-saving medical care.
How Much Does a Longview Social Security Lawyer Cost?
Most SSI/SSDI attorneys charge a “contingency fee”, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. Fortunately, the government has limited how much a SSI/SSDI lawyers can charge as a contingency fee in most cases - to 25% of your back pay owed to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. (Link: http://www.ssa.gov/representation/fee_agreements.htm) .
What Kind of Disability Qualifies Someone to Receive Social Security Benefits?
Every case depends on its specific facts. The general criteria are that you cannot perform work that you did before because of a medical condition is expected to result in death or last for at least one year. These disabilities have qualified some people for SSI/SSDI benefits:
- Cancer
- Sleep Disorders
- Orthopedic injuries
- Mental health problems: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD Schizophrenia, Mental retardation
- Stomach, intestine and liver disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Migraines
- Back problems
- Blood Disorders
- Auto Immune diseases
- Cerebral Palsy
- Arthritis
RESOURCES
Local SSI Office:
Longview Social Security Office
611 Clinic Drive
Longview, Texas 75605
Phone: (888) 617-0455
Longview Hospitals
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Longview Regional Medical Center 2901 N Fourth St Longview, Texas 75605 Phone: (903) 758-1818 |
Good Shepherd Medical Center 700 East Marshall Avenue Longview, Texas 75601 Phone: (903) 315-2000 |
Low Cost Hospitals/Free Clinics
Longview Wellness Center
1107 East Marshall Avenue
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: (903) 757-6681
Food Banks/Community Outreach
Homeless Centers/Shelters
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House-Hope Women’s Shelter 3011 West Marshall Avenue Longview, Texas 75604 Phone: (903) 295-0904 |
Hiway 80 Rescue Ministries 3117 W. Marshall Longview, Texas 75604 Phone: (903) 759.9875 |
Food Banks
Caring & Sharing Center
1305 A South Mobberly
Longview, Texas 75602
Phone: (903) 234-9521
Organizations that help people with their bills (heat, electricity, water, etc.)
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Helping Hands of Kilgore 411 East Saline Street Kilgore TX 75662 Phone: (903) 984-1796 |
Greater East Texas Community Action Program 411 North Fredonia Street Longview, Texas 75601 Phone: (903) 758-5674 |
Longview Social Security Lawyers Serving clients throughout Central Texas, including Big Sandy, Clarksville City, Diana, East Mountain, Easton, Gladewater, Hallsville, Hawkins, Judson, Kilgore, Laird Hill, Lakeport, Leverett's Chapel, Liberty City, Nesbitt, Overton, Shiloh, Union Grove, Warren City, White Oak, and other communities in Gregg County and Harrison County.