Fighting for the Rights of the Disabled
The process of obtaining Social Security benefits can be intimidating and confusing, especially for someone suffering from a painful disability. The ability to obtain the benefits that you are entitled to receive often comes down to hiring the right lawyer — someone who will help you navigate the Social Security application and appeals process.
At Wood and Carlton, that is exactly what we do for people throughout west Tennessee and north Mississippi. From our offices in Memphis, Corinth and Pontotoc, our attorneys will help you file for reconsideration and appeal for denied Social Security applications.
Put more than 50 years of combined legal experience on your side.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation about your claim.
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your initial application, you have four stages of Social Security hearings and appeals to attempt to obtain benefits. These technical and confusing processes require the skill of an experienced lawyer. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, we are capable of representing your interests during each of the followings steps:
- Reconsideration - We will file for reconsideration with the SSA, within 60 days of your initial denial for Social Security.
- ALJ Hearing - A hearing with an administrative law judge is your first opportunity to present your case before an actual person. We will submit new evidence and hire experts to evaluate your case, within 60 days of your denied reconsideration.
- Appeals Council - Even after an administrative law judge denies your claim, we will not quit. We will exhaust every available remedy, including taking your case to the Social Security Appeals Council.
- Federal Court - If all administrative remedies fail to secure you benefits, we will appeal to the federal courts for recourse.
In order to obtain Social Security benefits for you, we will exhaust every avenue, including hearings and appeals. To sit down to discuss your case with someone who will fight for you, contact us at Wood and Carlton for a free consultation.
