HUNTSVILLE DISABILITY BENEFITS

You may live in Huntsville, Decatur or northern Alabama and be unable to work.  Perhaps an illness or injury has caused you to suddenly lose your income and you need to find financial survival.

 Social Security disability may be your answer.  But, the process of getting approved can be daunting and intimidating.  You will probably have to apply, get denied, appeal--and perhaps get denied and appeal all over again.  

 However, the average Alabama resident on SSDI receives more than $1,250 per month in benefits.  The maximum SSDI benefit is almost $3,000 per month.  So, it's well worth the effort.  (And you may also qualify for Medicare insurance).

 Here's a quick checklist to see if you may be a candidate for Social Security Disability Insurance payments (SSDI):

  • You worked and paid into SSDI by payroll deductions during the last 5 years.
  • You have a severe medical condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 straight months OR to result in death.
  • You have medical proof of your disabling condition (doctor's records).

 My firm was founded to assist truly disabled Alabamians in getting disability benefits.  If you qualify, our advocates will work tirelessly with you and for you to help you get qualified.  We will never charge you a fee for our service until 2 things happen:

 1.  You are approved for cash payments, and
2.  You receive past due, lump sum benefits

 To get started, call us at our office in Huntsville, Alabama.  We serve all of Alabama and there's no cost or obligation to speak with us.

 The Forsythe Firm
Social Security Disability Counselors
7027 Old Madison Pike, Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
CALL (256) 799-0297

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