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HOW THE FORSYTHE FIRM CAN HELP YOU GET DISABILITY BENEFITS $$$$$

 Do you need a lawyer to get Social Security disability?

Let me answer that with a US government study:

The General Accounting Office, an agency of the US government did a study and reported the following:

Claimants who use a lawyer or advocate are about 3 times more likely to be approved for Social Security disability benefits compared to unrepresented claimants. [Source:  GAO Study].

 Truth is, the Social Security structure is set up to deny claims, not approve them.  3 out of 4 applications will be denied at the initial (first) level.  Sometimes this is due to simple application errors.  Sometimes it is because Social Security isn't convinced that you are really disabled according to their rules.

As principal in the Forsythe Firm, I use my experience and expertise to help claimants get approved and paid. My firm will evaluate your claim to see if it CAN be paid.  Then, we will look for evidence and support to GET it paid.  This often means working with your doctors to explain the duration, severity and functional restrictions caused by your conditions.

A primary function of our office is dealing with the Social Security Administration on your behalf.  We take the work and stress off your shoulders and handle most things for you--from application to appeals to hearings.

Cost for all this? Nothing unless you win.  There are no upfront fees.  You will pay us a fee only if you get approved and only if you receive past due benefits.

How to start?  Give the Forsythe Firm a call.  (256) 799-0297.  

Or email us at:  forsythefirm@gmail.com


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