Need Help With Your Social Security Claim? Get Help from a Disability Lawyer in Thibodaux
Having an experienced representative can provide a significant advantage when navigating the complex process of filing for disability benefits. A knowledgeable Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer can be invaluable in guiding you through the intricate legal system and ensuring your rights are protected.
At our law office, the LJBLegal team is dedicated to being your partner throughout this journey. We understand the frustration and fear that can arise when faced with a denied disability claim, especially after the hopes of returning to work have faded away due to illness or injury.
We recognize the challenges you may be facing, whether it’s physical limitations, chronic pain, or the inability to perform daily tasks.
The realization that you may never be able to return to your previous job can be daunting, and the denial of Social Security disability benefits, which you have rightfully contributed to through your hard work, can feel like a betrayal.
Navigating the mountain of paperwork and legal proceedings can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already struggling to make it through each day. That’s where our team steps in, shouldering the burden and advocating tirelessly on your behalf.
You paid into the system with every paycheck, and now, when you need those benefits the most, we’re here to fight for your rightful compensation.
Let us be your trusted partner, guiding you through this complex process and ensuring your voice is heard.
We navigate the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications, SSDI denials, and appeals, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials and appeals. Our extensive experience mean we understand the common reasons claims are denied and how to effectively appeal these decisions to secure your benefits.
We GET IT DONE
Clients trust us to handle their case properly and effectively
FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773What is the Most a Disability Lawyer Can Charge in Thibodaux?
You may be wondering how you will ever pay a lawyer.
In Social Security disability cases, we only get paid when we win benefits for our clients.
I only get paid if you get paid. There are no upfront, out-of-pocket costs to you.
We only get paid a portion of your back benefits if we win and our fees are capped and regulated by Social Security.
We DO THE RIGHT THING
The correct choice – always – is to do the right thing.
FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Thibodaux Disability Lawyer?
Here are some questions you might consider asking a disability representative before hiring them:
- If I am not happy with your firm the first 30 days after I hire you, can I discharge you as my attorney, take my case, and owe you nothing? The answer should be yes.
- Will your office be communicating with the Social Security Administration on my case? Yes, we will.
- Can you copy me on everything you do for my case? Yes.
- Have you ever been disciplined by the State Bar of Louisiana? No.
- Are you covered by a legal malpractice insurance policy? Yes.
- How much experience does your firm have in representing Social Security Disability clients? Take a look at our reviews on Google, Facebook, or Avvo.
- So, what do we have to prove to win my benefits? The representative should be able to describe this concisely to you!
We ARE TRANSPARENT
We don’t play games and we don’t hide the ball.
FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Both programs are overseen and/or managed by the Social Security Administration, and medical eligibility for both is also determined in the same manner.
However, that’s about as far as the commonalities go, as SSDI and SSI are two different governmental programs.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is available to people who are medically eligible AND have a work history of paying into the Social Security program. There are no household asset or income limits.
Supplemental security income (SSI) is available to people who are medically eligible but do not have a sufficient work history. SSI is need-based and only available to those who fall under strict income and asset limits.
- SSI is a needs-based program that provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or aged, regardless of their work history, while SSDI is an insurance program that provides benefits to individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a sufficient period and become disabled.
- To qualify for SSI, applicants must meet strict financial criteria based on their income and assets, whereas SSDI eligibility is primarily based on an individual’s work history and the severity of their disability.
You must proceed carefully when applying for Social Security disability benefits and compensation!
One mistake in a doctor’s record or a missing form can make the difference between approval and denial.
You will encounter a bureaucratic monstrosity from a government benefits program having its own hurdles to jump.
We ARE COMPASSIONATE
Emotionally intelligent listeners with positive attitudes.
FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773How We Can Help Your Social Security Disability Claim?
I am Loyd Bourgeois, a disability attorney serving Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Our team hears stories every day about good, hard-working people – just like you – who can barely make ends meet because they can’t work anymore. People from Chackbay, Ridgefield, Schriever, Acadia, Labadieville, and Gray.
SSA has denied or delayed their claim.
Many have been denied their rightful benefits and compensation, and some are about to lose their homes in Bayou Country Club because they can no longer pay the mortgage or rent.
We help with:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications
- SSDI denials and appeals
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials and appeals
Call our LJBLegal team today, so we can start investigating your claim and strategize how to best argue for your disability benefits!
We can come to you in the Marigny if your disability or injury prevents you from coming into our Luling, Louisiana law office. But since Covid, we’ve been able to handle all of our disability cases online and over the phone. You have enough appointments to get to. We don’t need to pile more on.
As a Louisiana disability lawyer who has fought hard for the benefits of the disabled and compensation for the injured, I can guide you through this difficult time while taking the necessary and appropriate steps to get you some relief as quickly as possible.
Our Thibodaux disability representatives have successfully helped disabled workers like you from Kraemer to Gibson get Social Security disability benefits and back pay.
The Compassion You Deserve. The Competence You Need.
We know firsthand how the onset of a medical disability or a disabling injury can affect you physically, mentally, and socially.
You are operating at much less than your best when you apply for benefits or are forced to deal with the government.
The questions take longer to understand, phone interviews confuse you because they talk in circles, and the mounds of forms and paperwork keep growing. You just want to sleep or rest or lay down…and to add insult to injury, you get the feeling that no one believes you!
You no longer have to be overwhelmed by your disability claim.
Let your team at LJBLegal take the anxiety and stress out of the disability application/appeal process.
We have developed and refined tools and strategies over the years to give you the best chance to win the benefits you worked for and deserve.
Our team navigates you through the maze of disability doctors, endless forms, and complicated legal jargon to make it EASY FOR YOU!
So you can focus on you and we can get you the benefits you earned.
Your LJBLegal team provides:
- Access. Some Social Security disability lawyers never meet their clients until the morning of the disability hearing. When LJBLegal takes your case, you will speak to your representative at the beginning, middle, and end of the process, including a pre-hearing meeting. Try getting that with the big national or local disability representatives who advertise on television!
- Answers and counsel. Our clients know they are more than just a case. Our team goes beyond the paperwork and legal issues to get to the heart of your concerns. We love getting to know each of our clients on a personal level, and we understand that your current situation does not define you! If necessary, we are happy to meet with clients in their own homes.
- Knowledge. Our team has extensive legal experience and has worked with many medical impairments and injuries. This knowledge and experience results in us being able to anticipate common objections in your case. It gives us a unique understanding of what Social Security will be looking for to dispute your claim. And, it helps us formulate the most effective strategies for success.
Our Thibodaux disability law firm helps a wide variety of injured workers across Louisiana get the disability payments they deserve!
Your LJBLegal team provides access, answers, counsel, and knowledge to Louisiana residents seeking Social Security Disability benefits.
Our team ensures personalized attention by meeting with clients throughout the process, goes beyond legal issues to understand clients’ concerns, leverages extensive legal experience to anticipate objections, and formulates effective strategies for success. We assist a wide variety of injured workers in Louisiana to secure the disability payments they deserve, whether through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for those with a work history or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for those without sufficient work history and who fall under strict income and asset limits.
Understanding that most SSD and SSI claims face initial denial, our attorneys are meticulously prepared to challenge these decisions. We aggressively pursue your claim by appealing through each required administrative level, ensuring no stone is left unturned. If necessary, we are fully prepared to escalate the matter to Federal Court.
This step-by-step advocacy is crucial in transforming a potential denial into a successful claim, securing the benefits our clients need and deserve. Each case is handled with the utmost dedication, applying our full resources and legal expertise to advocate for your rights and benefits.
