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Disabled Girl's Parents Accused of Abusing Disability Benefits

Parents of children with disabilities typically can collect Social Security disability benefits to help care for the disabled child. This is a vital resource for many families that count on the income to provide the care that their child deserves.

Sadly, some parents appear to take advantage of their disabled children, and such abuse of the system makes it even more difficult for parents to obtain the disability benefits that their children need and are entitled to.

According to Disability Scoop, the parents of a disabled Massachusetts girl, who passed away at age 4, are suspected of using their children's disability benefits to their financial advantage.

The young girl died in December of 2006 under suspicious circumstances and her parents are being tried in her death. Prosecutors also allege that although the girl never was approved for Social Security disability benefits, the parents attempted to exploit her disability for their own gain.

This tragic story represents an extremely small and rare minority of cases, but it illustrates the type of incident that can make it more difficult for qualified individuals to receive the Social Security disability benefits to which they are entitled.

If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.