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Lagging Economy Sends More Floridians in Pursuit of Social Security Disability Benefits

According to a report from Tampa Bay Online, with a lagging economy, more people in Florida are pursuing Social Security disability benefits. You could qualify to receive Social Security disability if your medical condition is severe and prevents you from working.

With so many people out of work and the economy not showing any signs of recovery, many who are of working age are turning to the Social Security disability program.

In fact, claims in Florida have risen by 50%, double the national rate. Since 2006, applications for Social Security have gone up 70%.

Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that so far this year, almost 157,000 people in Florida have attempted to get disability benefits but approximately two-thirds of them will be denied. This means facing 18 months or longer of awaiting a decision on an appeal. Many give up during this process; however, others continue to stick it out.

In 2010, there were more than 122,000 people in the counties of Pasco, Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough who were living on Social Security disability, up 20% compared to 5 years ago.

If you have been diagnosed with a severe medical condition, you should speak to a Palm Beach County Social Security disability lawyer to learn if you qualify for benefits.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.