When Back and Neck Injuries Prevent You From Working
Most professions require some degree of flexibility and mobility, which for people suffering from orthopedic, back or neck injuries can be excruciating. While many people associate back and neck injuries with heavy lifting, factory and construction work, even an office or clerical worker can face a serious challenge from a traumatic or degenerative back injury.
When your injury or illness prevents you from being able to work for 12 months or more, you may be able to apply for and receive Social Security Disability payments. At the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices of New York City, our disability and injury attorneys will help you build a strong application or fight for your rights if you have been denied benefits.
Working to Get Social Security Disability Benefits
Our disability lawyer, Maria C. Makis, represents clients and disability claimants who are prevented from working over more than 12 months as a result of serious illness or injury. We help you apply for, pursue and appeal benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
A serious back or neck injury can affect your ability to work for an extended period of time. It can impact your ability to lift, sit, stand or walk. What can seem relatively minor one day can flare into a serious disability the next, compromising your ability to work.
Our offices represent clients who have suffered deformity, disability or injury as a result of such things as:
- Herniated discs
- Traumatic injury
- Automobile accidents
- Degenerative disease
- Compressed discs
- Fractures
If you are seeking disability benefits and live in the New York City area, visit our Lower Manhattan office for a free initial consultation to discuss your options or call us at 212-964-9292.
Get the Help You Need
We are dedicated to protecting our clients' rights and getting qualified individuals access to the Social Security benefits they need. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case. We don't charge you attorney's fees unless you recover benefits.
