Hiring a lawyer who specializes in Social Security law can be crucial to having your claim approved. Lawyers who specialize in Social Security law know exactly how to present your case so that, if you are disabled, you have the best chance of being declared so by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The SSA Offices for Ithaca, New York are located:

127 W State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 256-3651

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

Are you a disabled New York resident who can no longer work due to serious illness or injury? If so, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability payments. The process of applying for benefits on your own can be long, complicated and frustrating, but a lawyer can help simplify and speed up the process for you. And you are more likely to have your claim for benefits approved if you hire a lawyer to handle the process for you, the Social Security Administration's own statistics show. A skilled social security disability attorney will personally examine their clients' medical records and use them to demonstrate your disability to a Social Security judge.

The Social Security Administration denies many claims initially, and one of the most common mistakes disability applicants make is not appealing that initial finding. If you hire a social security lawyer, he or she would be able to represent you at any stage in process, whether you are filing an initial claim or appealing a previous denial. Social security law firms are paid on a contingency basis, which means you only pay fees if you win your claim.

As your claim will be evaluated based on your medical records, it is imperative you regularly visit a physician. But it can be difficult to find and access medical care when you are out of work because of a disability. Recognizing this, we have drawn up a list of free or reduced-cost medical clinics in the Ithaca area as a service to you.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care

Ithaca Free Clinic
225 South Fulton St., Suite B
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 330-1254

Ithaca Medical Center
101 Dates Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-4011

Ithaca Dental Center
1301 Trumansburg Road, Suite G
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-0327

We can connect you with social security lawyers who represent clients in Ithaca, Etna, Jacksonville, Freeville, Lansing, Trumansburg, Brooktondale, Newfield, Slaterville Springs, Groton, Dryden, Mecklensburg, McLean, Harford, Richford, Willseyville, Alpine, Locke, Spencer, Genoa and surrounding areas.