Workers' Compensation
&
Social Security Disability

Earning enough money in order to provide for our family and future security is one of our greatest daily worries. When an accident or illness results in an inability to work, those concerns are magnified. Fortunately, lost wages often can be recovered under state law (workers' compensation), federal law (social security disability) and/or through a private insurance policy (short or long term disability).

If an accident or illness occurred in the course of your employment, you would be entitled to payment of lost wages under the state's Workers' Compensation statute. You may also be able to receive payment for your medical treatment and possibly vocational retraining or education to get back to your pre-disability wage.

If you have a disability which has or is expected to prevent you from being able to work for at least one year, you may be entitled to collect monthly Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Under this federal program, all illnesses and injuries, no matter their source, are considered in determining one's inability to work.

Some individuals have Long/Short Term Disability Insurance Policies. The purpose of all such policies is to make up a percentage of the lost wages resulting due to illness or injury.

Obtaining those benefits to which you are entitled is easier said than done. Because the benefits will be paid by an insurance company (or in the case of social security, by an administrative agency), you can be sure that in many cases payment will not be made voluntarily. It is the job of the attorney to fight for what is rightfully yours in order to ensure that a disability does not destroy all that you have worked so hard for.

For more information on the various disability benefits available, visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for legal advice concerning your individual situation.