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DON'T BE CONFUSED ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Let's face it.  Government programs are totally confusing and overly complicated.  Social Security disability is no different.

If you have questions about Social Security disability or how to qualify for it, we have answers.  And there is no cost to speak to us.

The Forsythe Firm offers free consultations in our office, on the phone or by email.  

We handle nothing but Social Security disability. It's all we do.

You paid into the Social Security system with every paycheck.  The FICA tax withheld by your employer was used to pay for your disability benefit at Social Security.  If you now have a medical or mental impairment that will keep you off work for 12 months or more, you should claim SSDI benefits.  

All Social Security representatives work on a contingency basis. We will not charge you a fee until you win your claim and collect past due benefits.  If you never win you will never pay us.  Guaranteed.

While we handle claims for individuals of all ages, we specialize in claimants who are age 50 or older.  This is the age that more individuals need Social Security disability.  We would consider it a privilege to speak to you at no cost, no obligation.  Call us, if it's only to ask a question or two.

Reach us at (256) 799-0297.  While we can appear at hearings in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, our practice is primarily in Alabama and Tennessee.  

 

 

 


 

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