Fighting for Your Right to SSD/SSI Benefits
Injuries to the spinal cord are some of the most debilitating injuries a person can suffer. In addition to the possibility of paralysis, a spinal injury can cause severe, continual pain. Even simple daily tasks may be impossible to perform. If you or a family member is suffering from a spinal cord or disc injury, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits.
The Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices represents people with spinal cord injuries who are unable to work for 12 months or more. We can help you through the SSD/SSI process, whether you are applying for the first time or have been denied. Our attorneys will work closely with you to make the process easier. For a free consultation with a New York City spinal injury lawyer, call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
Why Spinal Injuries Are Disabling
Spinal cord and disc problems can be the result of a traumatic injury or other condition, such as:
- Car accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Failed back or neck surgery
- Wear and tear
- Aging
Debilitating neck and back pain is most often caused by a problem with one or more spinal discs. Some common disc injuries include degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, ruptured discs and compressed discs.
Pain from spinal cord and disc injuries is not limited to the neck and back, however. You may also have pain in the arms and legs, and numbness or tingling in the extremities. Severe pain may make it impossible to sit or stand for more than a few minutes. Pain and numbness may result in a loss of range of motion and muscle weakness.
In catastrophic spinal cord injuries, paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia may be the result. These conditions often cause secondary injuries such as pressure sores, respiratory problems and reduced organ function.
People with spinal cord injuries often need long-term pain management, which may alleviate the symptoms but render them unable to work or to do daily tasks. To obtain SSD/SSI benefits, you must prove your inability to work by providing medical evidence. You need a report from your doctor specifying your condition and limitations, as well as X-rays, CAT scans or MRIs.
Please call 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn spinal cord injury lawyer today.
