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YOU NEED DISABILITY BENEFITS QUICKLY

 Social Security disability (SSDI) is a vital financial lifeline for those who have become unable to work because of a disability.

And claimants trying to get SSDI benefits have urgent needs. Consider:

  • Average family incomes for individuals on SSDI are about half of what families make without someone getting disability benefits.
  • Most people who get SSDI earn significantly less than they were making when they could work, often less than one-half as much.
  • It can take months to get SSDI benefits started and there is no temporary benefit while the application is in progress.
That's why it is terribly important that someone knows what they are doing when applying for disability benefits.  The benefits are urgently needed and there isn't time for trial and error during the process.

I have known of families losing their homes, cars, even their furniture after one of the bread winners in the family became disabled.  And due to Social Security logjams and inefficiency 30,000 applicants died in 2023 before receiving a decision on their applications.

If you are disabled and really need Social Security disability benefits, I urge you to call someone who is experienced and knowledgeable about how to get benefits as soon as possible. The process can be overwhelming. I hear it described as "a convoluted mess," and "heartbreaking."

I am available to begin the process for you immediately and to advocate for you forcefully during the effort for approval.  I offer personal consultations with no cost or obligation.  My promise is to find the best path to getting your benefits.  And I will never charge you a fee unless you are approved for Social Security benefits and receive past due benefits (cash).
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Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, AL  (256) 799-0297



 
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