There
are many disability benefit programs including Social Security
Disability, New York State Retirement System Disability, Long
Term Disability and Veterans' Administration Disability benefits.
Are you eligible for any of these benefits? If so, what
is the proper amount of benefit? Can you work and still
collect these benefits? Are you eligible for Medicare
or Medicaid? These are just some of the many issues
that a Disability Benefits lawyer can address for you.
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| Questions
to Ask and Information to Obtain About your Prospective Attorney: |
| Does
the lawyer have experience representing individuals and/or insurance
carriers? |
| Does
the lawyer have experience with your particular type of case
(e.g., Social Security Disability claims are very different
than New York State Retirement System Disability claims)? |
| Does
the lawyer have experience appearing before the law enforcement
agencies and handling any related court proceedings? |
| Does
the lawyer participate in local, state and national bar/disability
benefit law associations? |
| Does
the lawyer teach other lawyers about how to handle disability
benefit law matters? |
| Does
the lawyer have a web site or other information about his/her
professional experiences and credentials? The
United States Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible
for disability benefits. You can reach them at http://www.va.gov/. |
| Can
the lawyer provide you with the name of a former client or two
that would be willing to discuss their experience with the lawyer? |
| Valuable Disability Benefits Law Links: The Social Security Administration enforces the Social Security Law. Their site includes information about the law and relevant forms that are needed for the resolution of issues. You can reach them at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is responsible for the New York State Retirement System and its disability benefit programs. You can reach them at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/
The Workers' Compensation Board enforces the state law that requires an employer to provide short term disability benefits for non-work related illnesses or injuries. Their site includes information about the law and relevant forms that are needed for the resolution of issues. You can reach them at http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/ |
