What Is a Disability & Benefits Claim?

A “disability & benefits claim” usually means a request for income and medical coverage when a serious health condition keeps you from working. For most people, that includes:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – benefits for people who have worked and paid into Social Security but can no longer maintain substantial work.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – needs‑based disability benefits for people with limited income and resources.
• Private or Employer Long‑Term Disability (LTD) Claims – benefits under a group or individual disability policy, often governed by ERISA.

These claims often involve:

• Chronic illnesses
• Serious injuries
• Mental health conditions
• Cancer and other long‑term diagnoses
• Combinations of physical and psychological impairments

On paper, the system is supposed to help. In reality, many legitimate disability claims are denied because of missing paperwork, unclear medical records, or simple missteps in the process.

That’s where an experienced disability benefits attorney can make a meaningful difference.

For Claimants: If You Can’t Work, You’re Not “Lazy”—You’re Eligible

Most people don’t file a disability claim lightly. By the time you’re here, you’ve probably:

• Tried to push through work until your body or mind simply couldn’t keep up
• Watched your savings shrink while you wait on a decision
• Gotten at least one confusing letter from Social Security, your LTD carrier, or both

It’s easy to feel like the system is stacked against you. It often is.

When you reach out to Have A Lawyer for a disability & benefits claim, here’s what actually happens:

1. We listen to what you’re dealing with.
   You explain your work history, your health, and where your claim stands now—initial application, reconsideration, hearing, appeal, or insurance claim.
2. We look at your options in plain English.
   We’ll talk through whether you may qualify for SSDI, SSI, or long‑term disability benefits, and what needs to be fixed or added to your file.
3. We connect you with a disability attorney who handles cases like yours.
   That could be an SSDI lawyer, an ERISA disability attorney, or a firm that focuses specifically on disability appeals.

There is no cost for this referral. The attorneys we work with typically handle disability cases on a contingency fee or approved fee structure—meaning they don’t get paid unless they recover benefits for you (subject to Social Security and insurance rules).

You’ve worked long enough. Let someone else take the lead on the legal fight.

Need help? Here, Have A Lawyer.

Types of Disability & Benefits Cases We Help With

Our network handles a wide range of disability benefit claims and appeals, including:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Claims

• Initial SSDI applications for workers who can’t continue full‑time employment
• Reconsideration after an SSDI denial
• Administrative hearings before an ALJ (Administrative Law Judge)
• Federal court appeals in complex or long‑running SSDI cases

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims

• Claims for disabled adults and children with limited income and resources
• Coordination of SSI with other public benefits
• Appeals after SSI is denied, reduced, or terminated

Long‑Term Disability (LTD) and ERISA Claims

• Employer‑sponsored group disability policies
• Private long‑term disability and short‑term disability policies
• ERISA appeals after a carrier denies or terminates LTD benefits
• Disputes over “own occupation” vs. “any occupation” definitions of disability

Combined or Complex Disability Claims

• People who qualify for both SSDI and LTD benefits
• Cases involving multiple conditions (physical + mental health)
• Claims where the insurer or Social Security says you can still do “some type of work,” even though you can’t hold a job in the real world

If you’re not sure which type of claim you have—or whether you have more than one potential benefit—you don’t have to sort that out alone. A quick, confidential conversation can help clarify your options.

How Have A Lawyer Helps With Disability & Benefits Claims

We’re not here to drown you in more paperwork. Our role is to get you to the right lawyer and keep the process as simple as possible.

1. Free, Confidential Evaluation

You start by telling us:

• What you did for work
• What medical conditions you’re dealing with
• Where your claim stands (not filed yet, filed and pending, denied, in appeal)

We keep your information private and secure.

2. Smart Attorney Matching

We don’t randomly assign your case. We look for:

• SSDI attorneys and disability benefits lawyers who regularly practice in your state
• Firms experienced with denied SSDI claims, LTD appeals, and ERISA litigation
• Lawyers who understand how to work with doctors, medical records, and vocational evidence

3. A Real Strategy, Not Just Forms

The attorney we connect you with can help:

• File a complete SSDI application with supporting medical evidence
• Request and organize records from your doctors and specialists
• Prepare you for a disability hearing or interview
• Challenge inaccurate opinions from insurance company doctors or agency reviewers
• Appeal a wrongful denial or termination of benefits

You remain in control of how far you want to go. The point is to give you a real chance at the benefits you’ve earned.

For Attorneys & Law Firms: Disability Claim Referrals and Co‑Counsel

Have A Lawyer is also a partner to disability and SSDI firms looking to grow.

We work with:

• SSDI practices that want more qualified disability claimants in specific regions
• Firms focused on LTD / ERISA disability appeals and long‑term benefits litigation
• Plaintiff firms that handle both injury cases and disability claims, and want a reliable intake and referral channel

Our attorney partners benefit from:

• Pre‑screened disability leads from people who are already actively seeking help
• Visibility on a platform built around serious injury, mass tort, and disability claims, not general legal search
• Co‑counsel and referral relationships that make sense for long, document‑heavy cases

If you’re an attorney interested in disability and benefits claim referrals, we can help you connect with claimants who need specialized representation now.

Why Attorneys Partner With Have A Lawyer on Disability Cases

Firms choose us for several reasons:

• Targeted Case Types
  We focus on SSDI, and related benefits work—not random legal issues.
• High‑Intent Claimants
  By the time someone lands on our Disability & Benefits Claim page, they’ve already decided they need help with a disability claim or denial.
• Nationwide Reach
  We connect claimants from across the United States with attorneys comfortable handling remote intakes, electronic filings, and video hearings.
• Reputation and Messaging
  Our content is claimant‑centered and respectful, which reflects positively on the firms that receive referrals from us.

If your practice handles SSDI appeals, disability benefits litigation, or long‑term disability claims, partnering with Have A Lawyer can help you reach the people you’re best equipped to represent.

Find Out If You Qualify for Disability Benefits

You don’t have to know every rule. You just have to know that you can’t keep working the way you have been—and you need help.

• If you are a worker, parent, or caregiver trying to get SSDI, or long‑term disability benefits approved or reinstated, use the secure form on this page or call +1 800‑329‑8272.
• If you are an attorney or law firm handling disability and benefits litigation, reach out to discuss referrals and co‑counsel opportunities.

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How to Get Started with HAL

Taking action is simple and confidential. Our process is designed to give you peace of mind and ensure your case gets the attention it deserves.

1. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form

Fill out the secure form on this page with your contact details and a brief description of the case.

2. Case Intake by Phone

Within 24 hours, one of our intake specialists will call you to gather details and answer initial questions.

3. Attorney Review & Case Placement

Your information is reviewed by qualified attorneys who determine next steps and whether you qualify for a class action case.

4. Stay Informed

We keep you updated throughout the process so you understand what’s happening every step of the way.

Note: There is no cost to submit your information or to be connected with a lawyer.