Social Security Disability FAQs
How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for Social Security disability benefits?
Not even one day.
You can file for Social Security disability benefits on the very same day that you become disabled.
File your claim
as soon as possible.
Many people make the mistake of waiting months or even years before filing a claim. If you suffer from a serious illness or injury and expect to be out of work for a year or more, do not delay in filing your claim.
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Our law firm handles all types of claims for Social Security Disability - Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, children's Supplemental Security Income. We also handle appeals - to the Appeals Council and Federal Court.
If you want to speak to a lawyer in Colorado Springs about your disability case, you have several options-you can fill out our online case evaluation form, call us, or e-mail us, and a Colorado Springs attorney will evaluate your case for FREE.
We have many clients from around Southern Colorado and the Western Slope including Alamosa, Buena Vista, Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Durango, Grand Junction, Salida, La Junta, Lamar, Monument, Pueblo, and Walsenburg.
Our attorney has helped thousands of people get the benefits they deserve. We look forward to serving you!
