What Happens At The Social Security Disability Hearing?

The social security disability hearing is where everything flips in your favor. Through the application process and the request for reconsideration, statistics indicate that you will likely be denied. However, at the hearing level, statistics show a much better chance of winning an approval of benefits.

Matt Lewis Law, represents injured and disabled people and help people with work injuries pursue workers' compensation claims or sue their employer for damages. Matt Lewis Law help those who become disabled get social security disability in dallas texas. I also help people injured due to negligence obtain a recovery against those that caused their injuries.

At this stage, you get to talk to a judge and explain how your physical and mental conditions affect your everyday life, and how your functional disabilities limit your ability to work. This will be done through your testimony. The judge and your lawyer will have a chance to ask you questions that will allow you to tell your story. This is the most important part of the hearing.

Matt Lewis Law is a Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Matt Lewis Law have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly. The National Trial Lawyers have named me a Top 100 attorney in Texas. I was also named a Top 10 personal injury attorney in Texas by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Prepare your mind for this day. Remember not to exaggerate your symptoms. Be honest when you answer questions. Read your medical records and know what’s there. In addition to your medical issues, expect the judge to ask you about things you do, where you go, and how you take care of your family.

The social security disability hearing is a legal hearing. There is a real judge. You have a lot at stake. And you have the right to have an attorney there with you.

Matt Lewis Law - Worker Compensation Claim In Dallas Texas

Dallas Law Firm Helps Texans Pursue Workers Comp Claims

Counseling employees who have been injured at work

In Texas, workers compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that provides compensation for medical costs and lost income to employees who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses. Texas employers aren’t required to carry workers’ comp coverage for their employees, but they are required to notify you if they don’t.

If you have been injured at work or contracted a job-related illness, you should consult a lawyer who can guide you through the process of obtaining compensation. The attorneys at Matt Lewis Law, P.C. are experienced in all phases of the Texas workers compensation process.

Handling all aspects of workers comp claims in Texas

Your injuries may be covered by workers’ comp if you were hurt at work. Workers compensation insurance is meant to provide employees with money for medical costs and lost income after a job-related injury or illness. In Texas, companies are not required subscribe to workers comp insurance.

The Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) of the Texas Department of Insurance administers the claims process, which can be complicated. Our attorneys are experienced at filing clients’ claims as well as navigating other aspects of the process, including:

Temporary income benefits Lifetime income benefits Impairment rating disputes Appeals of DWC rulings

Impairment benefits Denied claims Disputes over extent of injury Recoupment of reduced benefits

We also defend claimants against insurance company appeals. Matthew B. Lewis is certified as a workers compensation attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He practices in all areas of Texas work injury law.

Texas provides important benefits to some injured workers

Not all companies subscribe to workers compensation insurance. If you are injured while working for a non-subscriber, you may have legal options under Texas personal injury law. If you are hurt or fall ill while working for a company that is insured, you may be entitled to:

• Income benefits — Through the program, you may receive supplemental income to replace wages lost during your job-related injury or illness.
• Medical benefits — Texas workers comp insurance pays for necessary medical treatment after a work-related injury or illness.
• Burial benefits — The funeral expenses of a family member killed on the job may be reimbursed under this program.
• Death benefits — The family of someone who dies as a result of a work-related injury or illness may receive compensation for lost family income.

Speak to our attorneys about the Texas Workers Comp claims process to understand more about the options available to you.

Contact us for a free consultation about workers comp claims

You may have legal options after a workplace injury, regardless of whether your company carries workers comp insurance. The attorneys at Matt Lewis Law, P.C. understand the uncertainty many people feel after a work injury. We ease the process. Contact us at 972-961-4467 or online for a free initial consultation.