Social Security Disability Lawyer in Pierre, South Dakota

Let a Pierre Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

A lot of people have heard of social security disability benefits, but many of them are unfamiliar with how they work. If you are an American worker and you have paid your social security taxes, then you are entitled to disability benefits if an injury or a condition prevents you from working full-time. In order to qualify for disability payments, you must prove to the Social Security Administration that you truly are disabled. Much of the process for applying for SSD/SSI benefits does not need to be done by a licensed law professional. But speaking with and hiring a social security disability lawyer can clear up a lot of the questions you may have about the application process as well as help you prepare the strongest possible case.

A trained SSD/SSI attorney will bring a working knowledge not only of social security disability law, but also of the administrators and adjudicators that will handle your case. Your disability advocate can talk to your doctor and help craft letters and narratives that will bolster your application and make a judge more likely to approve your claim. Keep in mind that most cases are denied initially, but there is an appeals process that can help you if you disagree with the decision. An experienced disability attorney can aid you through your SSD/SSI appeal.

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


This office also serves clients in Blunt, Canning, Harrold and surrounding areas.

Pierre (pronounced Peer) has been South Dakota's capital since statehood was granted in 1889. With a population of just under 14,000 , it is the second least populous capital city in the United States – behind Montpelier, Vermont. Yet even with such a small population, Pierre and surrounding Hughes County have more than 2,000 residents with disabilities . It is possible that many of them could qualify for disability benefits.

Be aware that not all conditions automatically qualify you for social security disability benefits. A disease like cancer can eventually lead to debilitating circumstances, but it does not always preclude a person from being able to work. In those situations, people filing disability claims are also judged on their age, their chosen occupation, education and several other factors. Speaking with a social security disability attorney as well as staying in close contact with your doctor will give you a good idea of how strong your claim may be.

Like some personal injury lawyers, SSD/SSI attorneys work on a contingency basis – meaning that you will not have to pay anything unless you win your case. Even then, the costs and expenses are often reasonable. Another important part of your case is being evaluated by a doctor. While it is not impossible to win your case without a doctor's input, it is highly unlikely. Your disability advocate can help you find free or low cost medical services in the event that you are not able to pay for doctors visits.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care