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SSD Benefits Attorneys in Bridgewater, NJ

Those who are young and just joining the working world rarely consider the possibility that they could be injured to the extent of disability, having a serious impact on their future. The chances that you’ll become disabled are actually very high. About one in four workers over the age of 20 will become disabled before retirement. While we work, we are paying for disability benefits through two programs:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Security Income

Because we pay into these programs, they function to support us if we are not able to work. Social security disability insurance claims are complicated. When you are injured and need to file a claim, it is important to have legal support to ensure that your rights are protected and you are getting the benefits you deserve. When you need to understand the benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance Program or need an attorney to guide you through the process and protect your future, it is important to consult with an effective and experienced law firm. Contact Siragusa Law Firm.

Benefits provided to you under Social Security

Social Security Disability Insurance is in place to support a person who cannot work because of a medical condition that is expected to last more than a year or support the family left behind when the disability or injury results in death. Accordingly, some of the benefits provided through SSDI include:

  • Disability insurance benefits: Supplements some of the income lost from not working because of a disability
  • Medicare: Provides support to people who have received SSDI benefits for 24 months

Benefits provided to your family under Social Security

If you were to pass away, your family may be entitled to Social Security benefits based on your work, including:

  • A spouse that is over the age of 62
  • A spouse caring for your child who is younger than 16 or disabled
  • An unmarried child, including an adopted child and in some cases stepchild or grandchild younger than 18
  • A disabled, unmarried child if the disability started before the age of 22 and meets the definition of disabled for adults.

Contact an experienced Somerset County SSD attorney

Social Security benefits are there to help you and your family when you are not able to work or if you pass away. The stakes are high and it is important to fully understand your rights under federal law. If you believe that you need legal support because you are not receiving the right benefits under Social Security or you are an entitled family member who needs support after the passing of a loved one, contact Siragusa Law Firm for a consultation today.

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