Our experienced car accident lawyers can help you to put together a robust claim for long term disability and ensure that you get the maximum possible benefits. This gives you/your family relief from the enormous physical, financial and emotional burdens facing you following a devastating accident.

There are various types of disability benefits programs available. You are not eligible to receive any of them automatically. You can get benefits from the program whose criteria you meet. There could be more than one such program. These include workplace benefits, sick pay from employer which is the very first benefit you should apply for. Others include short-term disability benefits and employer insurance benefits.

Check your coverage: You must have coverage under a disability plan/insurance policy, either under a workplace group disability insurance plan from your employer/union, or a personal disability insurance plan that you purchased or other plan.

Consult your doctor: You need your doctor’s support in terms of his/her being convinced that you are a candidate for disability benefits.

Make Plans: You need a transition plan from employment to being on sick-leave. This helps you protect your employment, pension and your group medical plan. Consult your personal injury lawyer before accepting severance pay, early retirement, etc.

Fill the correct Application forms: We can help you with this and ensure that they are filed in time, at the correct jurisdiction and accompanies by accurate information/documents. Cooperate if more information is demanded. 

Decision: can take up to 30 days or more, based on the circumstances. In case of delays, you need legal assistance.