Tennessee Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability is an important benefit for workers who become so severely injured they are no longer able to earn a living. However, the process for obtaining disability benefits can be confusing and frustrating without an experienced advocate familiar with the system. At Terry, Terry & Stapleton, we represent individuals throughout East Tennessee applying for disability benefits, as well as those who have been denied coverage. We are ready to help Social Security claimants in Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Sevier, Knox, Washington, Sullivan and Cocke counties.
The Social Security practice at Terry, Terry & Stapleton
Our Social Security practice began as a natural extension of our personal injury work. Many of our clients became so seriously injured that resuming work was no longer possible – and they turned to us for assistance in filing disability claims. Often, our clients didn't even realize they qualified for disability benefits. In general, previously employed people whose injuries have prevented them from working for more than a year may be eligible.
As we handled more disability cases, we developed a strong understanding about how to submit an effective claim – and how to handle denials. Most people who file claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied at least twice. If your claim is denied, you have options for appealing the decision – but working with an attorney familiar with Social Security Disability can make a tremendous difference in the success of your case. Applicants who are represented by an experienced Social Security Disability attorney have a 50% higher chance of being approved for benefits than those who proceed without any representation.
At Terry, Terry & Stapleton, we can strengthen your claim by taking the following steps:
- Determine how much time you have to file a claim
- Help you keep proper, detailed records of your condition
- Perform legal research
- Assist in obtaining the appropriate reports from your doctors or therapists
- Make sure your documents are properly filed
- Submit evidence to the court
- Argue for you in court and at hearings
- Appeal your claim if benefits are initially denied. It is important to appeal because claims are often denied at the initial level, but are approved at higher levels of review.
Social Security Disability Overview
Social Security Disability Process
If you need assistance in filing an initial Social Security Disability claim, or if your claim has been denied, the Morristown, Tennessee Disability attorneys at Terry, Terry & Stapleton are ready to help. We know what documents to file, we know how to file – and we know the right steps to get claims approved. Protect your right to a swift and fair hearing and get the benefits you have worked for – contact us by calling 1-800-518-3779.
