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Disability Payments Often Cover Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers

When you think of Social Security disability benefits, perhaps you think only in terms of chronic conditions or diseases.  Did you know that victims of tragic accidents may also be eligible for-and in need of-disability benefit payments? Many victims of drunk drivers depend on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide their only means of income. 

StarTribune.com reports that in the past decade alone, more than 37,000 residents of Minnesota were injured in car accidents involving alcohol. Many of these drunk driving victims were left with disabilities that prevent them from being able to work, meaning they must rely on disability payments to survive.

One tragic example is Rebecca Preston, 51, who suffered a traumatic brain injury 5 years ago when a drunk driver ran a red light and smashed into her car. Today, Ms. Preston cannot drive or walk, let alone work. She collects about $1,100 per month in disability payments, but this does not cover all her bills.

Statistics show that drunk drivers cause more severe injuries than they do deaths. In 2008 in Minnesota, about 337 people were seriously hurt in car accidents caused by drunk drivers. Many of these victims are left to cope with having to make ends meet with Social Security disability benefits, which can be difficult to apply for and receive.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver and want to know if you may be eligible for disability payments, contact an experienced disability lawyer.  

Fort Lauderdale, Florida disability lawyers, LaVan & Neidenberg, represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining agency-appointed medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your disability claim. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.