Social Security Disability Attorney in Galveston, Texas

A Galveston SSI Disability Lawyer can help get you Disability Benefits

When you are injured or too ill to work, one of your major concerns may be how you will continue to support yourself and your family. Along with the family’s living expenses you may be faced with the added cost of medical treatment and care. Disability benefits from Social Security can help you meet your financial responsibilities and take care of your family. A disability attorney can help you file for SSI insurance benefits and get the help that you need.

To file for social security benefits in Galveston County, contact the Galveston Social Security Administration office at:


Or call the Social Security Administration's national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.

Every year thousands apply for social security benefits and many of these are younger workers. They may have been injured or become ill and cannot work, yet need money to support themselves and their family. Many younger workers want to know if they can qualify and receive social security benefits. The answer is yes, but it will be more difficult than it might be for older workers.

There are two basic rules about social security disability benefits. First, you have to prove that you are disabled and unable to work for at least one year. Second, the older you are the less disabled you have to be to get disability benefits. Younger workers have to prove that their disability is severe and that it keeps them from working any type of job. The SSA feels that anyone under the age of fifty has the capability of being retrained for a new occupation. Meaning a younger construction worker who can’t handle physical labor can be trained to do factory assembly work sitting down. An older construction worker with the same condition may get approved and not be required to be trained for another job. The claim review process can be complicated, however younger people do get approve. Many are consulting with disability attorneys first who can help them file a claim that has a good chance for approval.


Galveston, Texas Disability Benefits
Did you know that there is a law in Galveston that makes it illegal to drive a motor car down Broadway before noon on Sunday? Other laws insist that you ride your bike at a reasonable speed and that you get permission from the director of parks and recreation before you get drunk in any city park. These laws sound a little silly, but it is easy to see how they may be based on reasonable needs, but written with confusing language. This is the same with many government bureaucracies, including the Social Security Administration. There may be many rules and regulations in the SSA that can be confusing to most people.

Galveston has been a growing trade center since the 19th century. It became one of the largest cotton ports in the nation and employed many local people as well as residents of Texas City, La Marque, and Surfside. Today several industries make of the Galveston economy including healthcare, insurance, and financial services, but some of the area residents are unable to work these jobs. They may suffer an illness or injury and are unable to work stressful or physically demanding jobs. They can find help with many of the social security disability attorneys in the region. The disability lawyers can help them file a claim with the SSA so they can begin receiving benefit payments.

Free or Low Cost Medical Care near Galveston, Texas
There are medical clinics near Galveston that can help people who are receiving disability benefits.


The Offices of Gerard Lynch represent clients in Galveston, Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Surfside and surrounding areas.