Schenectady Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyers

Albany Disability Claim Attorneys

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial benefits for people who become disabled through illnesses and injuries that keep them from being able to work. Although SSDI is a great program that provides much-needed benefits to many disabled Americans, it is an extremely difficult process.

Answering Your Questions ∙ Fighting for Your Benefits

If you have suffered an injury or illness that is keeping you from being able to work, you are probably wondering about the SSDI process and the benefits available to you. Our Schenectady Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys have decades of experience to help you find the answers you need to questions like:

• Do I qualify for SSDI?
• What is disability for SSDI?
• How do I apply for SSDI benefits?
• What if my SSDI application has been denied?
• What do I need to know about SSDI hearings?
• How do I appeal my SSDI case?

At Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C., we understand the difficulties you face when you are unable to work. We have handled thousands of SSDI cases. We will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve, and we will fight for the compensation you need.

The Intersection Between Workers' Compensation and SSDI

In many cases, when an injured worker is entitled to receive both SSDI and Workers' Compensation benefits, Social Security will take an offset for the workers' comp benefits. This reduces the injured worker's overall compensation. It is essential to work with attorneys experienced in both Workers' Compensation and SSDI to avoid unnecessary limitations on your benefits and to maximize your financial compensation.

Talk With an Experienced Lawyer About Your Benefits ∙ Free Consultations

We serve clients in Schenectady, Troy, Albany and the Capital District. If you have experienced a work-related injury, you can talk with one of our experienced lawyers. Call 518-631-4521 or contact us online for a free initial consultation with a New York work injury compensation attorney.

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• What do I need to show to obtain Workers Compensation benefits?

  
  In order to obtain compensation benefits you need to document that you were an employee, that an accident occurred during the course of your employment (or you developed an "occupational disease" during the course of your employment), that you gave notice to your employer within 30 days of the accident and that you filed your claim for benefits within two years of the date of the accident. There are some exceptions to these requirements which should be discussed with your attorney in detail.

• If the administrative law judge directs the carrier to pay my medical bills and to pay me compensation benefits, and the carriers still objects, what happens?

  
  If a carrier believes that there are grounds for an appeal they may file such an appeal within 30 days to the Workers Compensation board. Pending the resolution of that appeal in most instances the carrier is not required to pay medical bills or make biweekly payments to the Claimant as directed by the administrative law judge.

• Am I required by law to have an attorney?

  
  No. But bear in mind that the insurance carrier is mandated by law to have an attorney or a licensed representative appear at every hearing. These attorneys and licensed representatives often have years of experience, have handled thousands of hearings and are well versed in representing the carrier's point of view. While there is no similar statute requiring the Claimant to be represented, we would highly recommend that they retain counsel. Silverman Law has decades of experience in representing Claimants.

• The carrier argues that my condition was pre-existing. I don't think that it was but even so I never had these symptoms. What should I do?

  
  This question of a pre-existing asymptomatic (unnoticed) condition which is made symptomatic by a work-related accident has been decided by both the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York State and the New York State Court of Appeals.

• Can I collect both Workers Compensation and the Social Security Disability benefits at the same time?

  
  Yes. If you qualify you may indeed collect both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. While Workers Compensation is not reduced because of Social Security Disability payments, your Social Security Disability payments may indeed be reduced because of your Workers Compensation benefits.

Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C.
527 State St.
Schenectady NY 12305
Phone: 518-631-4521
Toll Free: 877-851-4319
Fax: 518-374-4338