If you have been unable to hold a job because of a physical or mental condition, or expect to be disabled from work for at least 12 months, you may qualify for Social Security Disability.
Don't Give Up. Our Lawyers Can Step in to Help.
Most people are turned down on the first application, so do not be discouraged. Our attorneys have a high rate of getting clients approved for benefits after they were denied. Based in Lake Charles, Newman, Hoffoss & Devall, LLP represents clients in Southwest Louisiana in Social Security Disability (SSDI) appeals.
If your claim was rejected, we will gather the necessary documentation to resubmit your claim or convince a special judge that you are indeed disabled. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Experienced Representation in Social Security Disability
SSDI benefits are based on how much you paid into the Social Security system through your paychecks, but your disability does not have to be work-related. We have helped clients get approved for a wide range of qualifying conditions recognized by the Social Security Administration, including but not limited to:
- Back injury
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Chronic pain disorders
- Inflammatory and auto-immune diseases
- Heart defects and lung ailments
- Cancer
- Psychiatric conditions (post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, depression)
A Case Example
We represented a man with schizophrenia who was able to work only as a diesel mechanic because it was the one job in which his disorder didn't interfere. However, after he was injured in a car accident, he could no longer work on trucks. Our lawyer got him qualified for SSDI on the basis of his mental illness and for his disabling back injury.
We can help clients with the initial application and Reconsideration of claims, but most people are still turned down until a hearing before an administrative law judge. Our attorneys have a solid record of success in winning client benefits in ALJ hearings. We will also explore third-party lawsuits if a workplace injury or auto accident led to your disability.
Social Security Disability is a frustrating process, and the SSA counts on the fact that many applicants simply give up. Don't be one of those people — call us at 337-439-5788 or contact us online for a free initial consultation.
