Let a Franklin Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Every year, thousands of people from around the country are forced to take time away from their jobs because of injury or serious illness. If you or a family member have had such an experience, Social Security disability benefits could be vital to your household income. SSD benefits are a right to anyone who has worked and paid their taxes into the social security fund. To learn if you would be eligible, it begins with the application process.

You can begin the process either in person at your local Social Security Administration office, by phone through the national toll-free hotline or through the SSA's website. While some parts of the process can be handled without the help of a licensed law professional, the procedure can become confusing and overwhelming. That is why another way to begin a  disability claim is with the help of a social security disability lawyer.

Their expertise with SSD/SSI regulations is more likely to help you win your case. Your disability advocate can be with you through every step of the application process. Keep in mind that a high majority of original applications are denied. But with the help of an SSD/SSI attorney, you can be prepared for the appeals process.

To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Franklin, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:


This office also serves clients in Otto, Scaly, Mountain, Cullowhee, Highlands, Dillsboro, Webster and surrounding areas.

Within the Nantahala National Forest, lies “The Gem Capital of the World”, better known as Franklin, North Carolina. It would be no surprise, then that gem mining is the area's leading industry and Franklin is home to the Macon County Gemboree twice a year – bringing people from all over the country and all over the world. Unfortunately, Macon County also has almost 7,000 people with disabilities  – a number of them could be eligible for social security benefits.

There are a number of variables to be determined when it comes to a disability benefits claim. Oftentimes the applicant's age and prior occupation are factored into a decision. To help your disability claim, it is imperative that you keep detailed medical records. Be sure to speak with your doctor about your intention to file an SSD application. He or she will be able to give an opinion regarding your condition and can write a letter to include with your file. If you are injured or dealing with an illness, you may not have the time and resources to track down all of the necessary paperwork to submit with your case. Hiring a disability advocate can eliminate much of that legwork.
Chances are if you have lost your income, it can be difficult for your to pay for doctor's visits. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to win your case if you have not seen a physician and have no documented medical records of your condition. If your means are limited, there are free and low cost medical centers that can treat you.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care

Angel Urgent Care Center


McGill Family Medicine