Social Security Disability

Georgia Accident and Injury Lawyer: Federal Benefits

At Murphy & Garner, we have the proven skill and experience to deal with the bureaucracy and red tape involved in filing for benefits after a disabling injury, illness or severe or fatal accident.

We handle the following types of federal benefits:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Survivors' benefits

If you were disabled in an accident or for any other reason, we are here to help you get the care and support you need to make the most out of life. Contact us today to receive a free consultation with an experienced Social Security disability attorney.

My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied. What Do I Do?

You are not alone. Over 60 percent of initial claims for Social Security disability benefits are denied. We help our clients make a compelling argument as to why the government should reconsider and approve the claim.

If we can document your claim well enough, you may not even need to have a hearing. We make the doctor's job easier by helping them gather the medical documentation that the government needs to see to approve your claim.

We have extensive experience in helping disabled people in western Georgia and eastern Alabama get the Social Security disability benefits they need and deserve for a serious injury, illness or disabling condition, including:

• Severe back injury resulting in spinal surgeries, including fusions
• Neck injury resulting in pain and limited mobility
• Degenerative disc disease
• Chronic pain
• Paralysis, paraplegia and quadriplegia
• Fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain syndrome
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Heart attack, stroke and serious heart conditions
• Postsurgical complications resulting in long-term or permanent disability
• Amputation
• Blindness
• Depression, anxiety attacks, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions

Attorney Stephen Garner is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and has the skills and credentials to protect your right to the benefits you need. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Warning: In Georgia, Social Security disability and workers' compensation benefits may offset each other. Combined benefits from these sources cannot exceed 80 percent of your average income before your injury put you out of work. Only an experienced attorney can help you pursue real options, such as settling the worker’s compensation case with specific language and prorating benefits over your lifetime to eliminate or decrease this offset.