Social Security Lawyer in Cumberland, Maryland

An Attorney Specializing In SSDI Can Assist You In Receiving Disability Benefits

Being familiar with the basic information regarding disability claims will help you in the application and appeal process of filing a disability claim. Be advised that most claims are denied at the application level and escalated to a first level appeal; in any case, certain important information is required and although the process is complex and time-consuming, a trained disability lawyer can help you navigate the red tape and toward a successful resolution.
The SSA Offices for Cumberland, Maryland are located:


Or call the Social Security Administration's national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
The SSA’s definition of “disability” is simple. You are entitled to social security disability benefits if you are unable to sustain “substantial gainful activity”  due to a serious physical, mental, or emotional illness or injury, or a combination thereof. You must be out of work or expected to be out of work, for no less than 12 months or to potentially result in death. In addition, you must also be considered unable to perform “other work” as determined by your age, education, and work history. For instance, someone with limited education cannot be expected to perform beyond their educational level, and likewise, someone who has held a desk job for 15 years cannot be expected to perform heavy labor.
In order to qualify for social security disability benefits, you must have paid into the system for a number of years and earned the required number of work credits. This criteria is based upon your age and how much you’ve earned over the years. When applying for disability benefits, it’s critical to your case to provide complete medical records, including the contact information for all your health care providers. Without this information, your disability claim will be denied. Although a great percentage of initial applications are denied, it is best to proceed to the appeal level rather than re-applying and risking another denial.
Cumberland, Maryland Disability Benefits
Although Forbes magazine ranked Cumberland as having the 6th lowest cost of living in the country in 2007, the US Census Bureau states 19.8% of the population is below the Federal poverty level. Financial problems plague families hit especially hard by the loss of an income due to a serious illness or injury. For these families, filing a disability claim is important for their financial solvency. Many people have lost their possessions, or even their home without the options a successful disability claim affords.
Between doctor’s visits, financial stresses, and trying to navigate the complicated system of the SSA, filing a claim and staying on top of it may seem overwhelming. Most disability attorneys will conduct a consultation for no charge, and take on a case on a contingency basis.
Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
With finances tight and medical care expensive, an option for people seeking medical care for their disabilities may find free or low-cost care at the following local Cumberland facilities:

Tri-State Community - Cumberland
621 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-3270

Tri-State Women's Health Center
600 Memorial Ave., Suite 302
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 723-3940

Other Cumberland Services and Disability Benefits

There is more than one issue afflicting families that are enduring a serious illness or condition, and these agencies may be able to help:


Our office represents clients in Cumberland, Corriganville, Flintstone, Ellerslie, LaVale, Spring Gap, Mount Savage, Pinto, Eckhart Mines, Frostburg, Midlothian, Oldtown, Midland, Rawlings, Lonaconing and surrounding areas.