New York Social Security Disability Lawyer
Providing Personalized Legal Guidance & Support
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers programs that pay monthly benefits to those unable to work due to illness, injury, or a worsening health condition. These programs are known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Our New York Social Security disability lawyer, Jason Paris, has years of experience and can provide you with personalized legal counsel you can trust.
How Our New York Social Security Disability Lawyers Can Help
In addition to our extensive personal injury practice, our SSDI lawyers at The Paris Law Group, PC represent clients in an array of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims matters. This includes filing initial claims and appealing denied benefits claims. Regardless of where you are in the process, our team is available to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have about obtaining Social Security disability benefits in New York.
Contact us online or call (888) 365-4940 to schedule a same-day appointment with a New York Social Security disability claims attorney. Se habla español.
Who Is Eligible for SSDI or SSI Benefits?
Qualified individuals can recover certain SSDI benefits. In order to receive SSDI benefits, you must have earned enough work credits (earned based on time worked) and you must have a qualifying disability, as determined by the Social Security Administration.
In contrast, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides benefits to disabled individuals with limited resources, regardless of whether they have ever been able to work before or whether they have earned work credits.
To determine whether you are eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits, or to explore other possible benefits you may be eligible to receive, use the SSA’s Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST). Note that this is not an application for benefits but, rather, a screening tool used to help you determine which type of benefits might be most appropriate for your situation.
How to Apply for SSDI Benefits in New York
Social Security Disability Insurance bases its payment of benefits on your earnings over the past 10 years. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits to disabled adults and children who do not have sufficient earnings to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Qualifications for disability are determined by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Below is a general overview of how to apply for SSDI benefits:
- Gather all applicable documents (view the Adult Disability Checklist) to see what information you will need prior to applying.
- Complete and submit an application. This can be done online on the SSA’s website or in person at your local SSA office.
- Wait while the SSA reviews your application. The SSA will evaluate your application based on eligibility requirements and current work activities (if any).
- Receive a decision on your application by mail from the New York Disability Determination Services office.
There are no fees unless we recover benefits on your behalf. Call us now at (888) 365-4940 or contact us online to request a free, confidential consultation with a New York Social Security disability claims lawyer.
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Hear From Our Past Clients
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"I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you."I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you, since I saw the dedication and effort you put in the case. I know it was a long and tedious process, but you managed it very well to win. Thank you one more time for everything Mr. Jason.- Alfredo O.
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Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients and Counting
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$11 Million Slip & Fall
A well-known cellist was awarded almost $11 million after a slip and fall in a gourmet food market that resulted in injuries that now hamper her ability to play the instrument.
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$2.8 Million Pedestrian Knockdown
The client was a pedestrian crossing the street when she was hit by a yellow school bus making a left-hand turn. As a result of the impact, she was forced to fall to the ground and sustained an injury to her shoulder and lower back, both of which resulted in surgeries.
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$2.5 Million Construction Accident
We were able to win a jury verdict of $2,500,000 after a pretrial offer of $150,000 for our client who sustained injuries from a construction accident.
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$2.1 Million Bus Accident
A mediated settlement was reached on the eve of trial on behalf of the client who was a driver of a motor vehicle which was struck in the rear by a bus.
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$2 Million Pedestrian Accident
The client, a young boy, was crossing the street near his home on Staten Island when he slipped on ice in the roadway and was hit by a car.
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$1.7 Million Car Accident
The client was an ambulance driver responding to an emergency call. While in the process of making a left-hand turn with the ambulance lights and sirens in operation, he was struck by a vehicle going straight.
