At Gerling Law, we help victims of serious personal injuries who are unable to return to work and, therefore, unable to support themselves. Car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and even medical malpractice can cause injuries that can lead to permanent disability.
To be eligible for Social Security disability, you must prove you are totally disabled by meeting the following conditions:
- You must have a condition that will prevent you from working for at least one year, or have a condition that is terminal in nature.
- You must prove—due to your impairments—you are unable to do the work you did before your disability, and you are unable to adapt to another type of work
- You must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a specific amount of time, depending on your age.
The Social Security Administration will also take into consideration your age, medical condition, education, past work experience, and transferable skills. It is important to keep medical records and information regarding your disability or impairment. The Social Security Administration will also consider these in determining eligibility.
Our attorneys in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville will build a Social Security disability case to show that you are eligible for benefits so you can begin receiving payments as soon as possible.
Contact Gerling Law for a free, no obligation consultation.