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Ask a Cass County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer: Should I File For Disability After A Missouri Car Accident?

A Missouri car accident can leave you with permanent or long term injuries that disrupt every aspect of your life. If you have been seriously injured in a Cass County motor vehicle accident and you are unable to carry on with your usual life activities including work, you may be eligible to apply for disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Disability benefits can provide you with some financial stability if you are unable to work. The Cass County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have worked with many clients who apply for disability benefits while they are waiting for compensation from their Missouri accident claim.

Filing for disability is not easy. It is a lengthy process that begins with an application. You can obtain an SSI or SSDI application on the Social Security Administration website, by calling 1-800-772-1213 or by visiting your local Social Security Administration office.

The form contains questions about your disability, your medical history, your job history and your living situation. There are numerous questions about how your disability affects your daily life. Be honest and give detailed answers about your limitations. If a spine injury prevents you from being able to dress yourself, then say, "My spinal injury restricts the range of motion in my arms. I cannot move my arms over my head to put on a shirt and I cannot reach to do buttons. I am unable to dress myself without help." The more information that you give about your disability's impact on every day activities and your ability to work, the more likely your claim is to be approved.

You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for all doctors who have treated you for your injury. In many cases, the Social Security Administration will ask you to also see a doctor of their choosing. They will pay for visit.

It can take time to be approved for SSI or SSDI. But, if you are disabled, you should apply for disability benefits as soon as is possible. Your disability payments will be backdated to your date of application, not to your date of injury. By waiting, you miss out on benefits.

If you are approved for SSDI or SSI, you will need to refile periodically and show that you are still disabled.

If your application is denied, it does not mean that you don't have a valid claim for disability benefits. Because of budget cuts, many people are denied SSI and SSDI because of technical reasons or because they did not provide enough information. You can appeal the decision by contacting your local social Security Administration office.

If you do receive disability benefits, you may have to repay the government after you receive your Missouri accident settlement. Your Cass County, MO auto accident lawyer will be able to advise you about your rights and what you have to pay.

If you would like to discuss your Missouri accident claim with a Cass County, MO auto accident lawyer, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616

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