Greeneville, TN, Social Security Disability Attorneys – Tennessee SSD/Disability Lawyers – Terry, Terry & Stapleton

Social Security Disability benefits can provide qualifying individuals with income when they can no longer work or perform a “substantial gainful activity.” But getting approved for benefits is a drawn-out, complicated process. Most people are denied Social Security Disability benefits on the first try and need to appeal the decision. The attorneys at the Greeneville, TN, law firm of Terry, Terry & Stapleton can help.

Since 1960, the lawyers at Terry, Terry & Stapleton have helped eligible Tennesseans obtain the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. The attorneys can answer questions about applying for SSD and regularly assist with requests for reconsideration and appeals.

The law firm has offices in Greeneville and Morristown, and several of its attorneys are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Association for Justice, American Board of Trial Advocates and Tennessee bar organizations. In addition, the firm has been ranked among the “Best of Morristown” for many consecutive years.

The firm serves clients in Morristown, Rogersville, Newport, Knoxville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and Greeneville. The firm can be reached at 877-479-9593 or through its online contact form.

About Social Security Disability Benefits

Many people who become severely disabled need financial assistance to make ends meet. More than 9 million people received Social Security Disability benefits in 2010. But due to the high number of applications, most people have to wait for months before the Social Security Administration renders a decision – and, oftentimes, the first response to a request for disability benefits is “no.”

There is a multi-step appeals process that Social Security Disability applicants can pursue if they think they have wrongly been denied benefits. Typically that process involves collecting more medical documentation and supporting evidence to prove a claim for disability benefits. The lawyers at Terry, Terry & Stapleton can help Social Security Disability claimants prepare their appeals and act as representatives during hearings and in any other proceedings. Applicants who have legal representation generally have a 50% higher chance of obtaining benefits than someone who proceeds with an appeal on their own.

The lawyers at Terry, Terry & Stapleton provide the following services to their Social Security Disability clients:

Determine deadlines for filing claims;
Assist with maintaining and obtaining detailed medical records;
Perform legal research;
Obtain all appropriate records from doctors and therapists;
Ensure that all documents are filed properly;
Submit evidence to the court;
Argue in court and at hearings;
Appeals.

Additional Legal Services

The Social Security Disability practice at Terry, Terry & Stapleton evolved out of the firm’s large amount of personal injury work. Many clients who suffer injuries in accidents end up needing disability benefits, and the attorneys assist them with both legal matters.

The law firm’s personal injury practice helps people who have been injured due to:

In addition, Terry, Terry & Stapleton also represents clients in criminal defense matters, employment law (including discrimination claims), wills and estates and products liability litigation.

Terry, Terry & Stapleton represents clients throughout Tennessee, including Rogersville, Newport, Morristown, Knoxville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and Greeneville. Call the firm today at 877-479-9593 or use the online contact form for help with your legal case.

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