When we’ve worked hard all our lives and are proud of that work ethic and what we’ve achieved, it can be hard to admit that a job accident injury or injury at home has left us disabled in some way. Everyone who becomes disabled is entitled to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, but sometimes that can be a difficult and daunting step to take. In a rural community, disabled SSDI needs can be even more urgent, since access to health care and treatment is often harder to ensure.

Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices know that for people living in more remote areas, disabilities are more likely to develop and they are often exacerbated by poverty.  According to the Kansas City Star, a recent survey of nationwide data shows that most communities surviving on disability benefits live in poor, rural settings. “They’re often places where two-lane highways wind around wooded hills, where mining or manual farm labor once put food on the table, and access to medical care has long been limited. Poverty begets bad health and greater rates of disability, experts say, and disabilities often lead to deeper poverty.”

Very often, though, the process of collecting rightful SSDI payments is complicated and sometimes with SSDI applications denied. Being unable to work, injured and/or in physical pain is difficult enough but when a person has to fight for their right to Social Security Disability payments, disabilities seem yet more of a burden.

Since the recession began, every year more than 400,000 people have been added to the disability roster, with an average monthly payment of $1,000. So it is becoming more and more common for those who are disabled to apply for what is rightfully theirs, and for those living in rural areas, disability payments can mean the difference between food on the table and empty cupboards.

National Bureau of Economic Research says that a large part of the rise in disability rolls is due to more and more claims being granted for mental disorders and pain. These conditions are tough to diagnose and even more difficult to assess in regard to work productivity, but they are involved in over 50% of claims that are awarded.

The fact that more people are acknowledging mental health and well-being as a priority and are pursuing assistance when suffering from a mental illness, makes exploring legal support even more important. Very often, the wounds that cannot be seen but that are on the inside are the hardest to prove and take the longest to heal

If you or a loved one are disabled and/or can no longer work, contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. We help clients pursue the Social Security Disability Insurance they rightfully deserve. For a free consultation call 1-877-583-0700 or complete our online contact form today.

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Merck, the pharmaceutical manufacturer, recently pleaded guilty to a criminal charge and paid $950 million to resolve a series of fraud cases related Vioxx, a dangerous drug taken off the market in 2004 due to a substantial heart risk. The charge was due to Merck’s marketing of Vioxx to treat rheumatoid arthritis before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it for that purpose in 2002, according to a New York Times article.

Are you dealing with health problems caused by Vioxx or another dangerous drug? For residents of Oklahoma, you have options. You can contact an Oklahoma dangerous drug attorney who believes every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. You can count on Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Serving clients throughout Oklahoma, our attorneys can help you decide the best course of action, including whether to file a dangerous drug lawsuit in Oklahoma. We understand the law. We know how big corporations think. Often, drug companies will do anything to avoid paying victims the money they rightfully deserve. Allow us to put our knowledge to work for you. Contact an Oklahoma dangerous drug lawyer who puts people first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

Pharmaceutical companies are prohibited from marketing drugs for “any uses except those that the Food and Drug Administration has determined are safe and beneficial,” the New York Times reports. “When a pharmaceutical company ignores F.D.A. rules aimed at keeping our medicines safe and effective, that company undermines the ability of health care providers to make the best medical decisions on behalf of their patients,” Tony West, assistant attorney general of the Justice Department’s civil division, said in a statement.

Don’t suffer because of a drug company’s reckless behavior. Take back control. Contact an Oklahoma attorney who fights for justice. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

Waiting to obtain Social Security Disability benefits can sometimes be a long, frustrating process. That’s why it’s shocking to hear that the Social Security Administration may have delayed “disability benefits so they could meet bureaucratic goals,” according to the Wall Street Journal. In response, Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee have called for an investigation into the matter.

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma? You need an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer in Tulsa Oklahoma on your side who understands the law. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Our knowledgeable lawyers have years of experience working for clients attempting to successfully obtain the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. Don’t leave your future to chance. Take matters into your own hands. Contact a Social Security Disability attorney in Tulsa Oklahoma who will work for you. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

Delays are common when applying for SSDI benefits in Oklahoma and other states. There’s already a massive backlog of people trying to obtain such benefits. That’s mainly due to the long list of people waiting to appeal denied applications for SSDI benefits. The wait time can often times be more than a year long.

Give your SSDI application an advantage. Contact a Social Security Disability benefits attorney in Oklahoma who fights for justice. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

Do you need to have limited resources to receive Social Security Disability Insurance in Oklahoma? That’s a question many people may ask themselves. A recent news article addressed this direct question related to eligibility for SSDI benefits in Oklahoma. The simple answer is yes. Whether or how much you receive in SSDI benefits is related to the amount of cash, real estate and other investments you personally own. But the answer’s more complex than most people realize.

The struggle to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance has never been harder. More people than ever are applying for benefits. You need an experienced Oklahoma Social Security Disability attorney who understands the system. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Our knowledgeable Tulsa Ok Social Security Disability lawyers have helped countless people navigate through the complex SSDI application process. In each case, we work tirelessly to obtain the disability benefits you rightfully deserve. Put your trust in an Oklahoma Social Security Disability attorney who puts people first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices today.

Here’s the facts about SSDI eligibility in Oklahoma, according to the news article. In general, a person must have $2,000 or less of “countable resources” to obtain SSDI benefits; married couples, $3,000 or less. But not all resources count towards SSDI limits. Exemptions include your home, your personal effects and in many cases your personal vehicle. There are other exemptions as well if you’re blind.

Social Security Disability Insurance applications can be complicated. Knowing what to do can be confusing. With so much at stake, you need a professional who understands the system. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Your initial consultation with us is free. You don’t pay us unless you win. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Put the power of a first-class Oklahoma law firm to work for you. Choose Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. We’re on your side.

Attention Oklahoma residents. The backlog for Social Security Disability Insurance applications might soon be shorter due to a possible deficit-reduction deal, according to The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, the proposed deal contains a provision that could “quickly ramp up its reviews of recipients’ continuing eligibility for disability benefits,” the Journal reports. Currently, the agency has a backlog of more than 1.4 million eligibility reviews.

The struggle to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance has become extremely competitive in recent years. You need an edge when you’re applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. One of our experienced Tulsa Oklahoma Social Security Disability lawyer can help guide you through the red tape and work with you to obtain the disability benefits you rightfully deserve. We don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. We fight vigorously for our clients’ rights. Put your trust in an Tulsa Oklahoma Social Security Disability attorney who puts people first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices today.

One of the reasons for the large backlog in applications for SSDI benefits can be linked to the lack of funding to determine if people currently receiving such benefits are still eligible for them, Social Security officials told The Wall Street Journal. The proposed deficit-reduction deal could change that and enable the agency to identify and remove “beneficiaries who are no longer eligible, which could lead to substantial cost savings,” the Journal reports.

Social Security Disability Insurance applications can be extremely complex. Knowing what to do can be difficult. If your application is not filled out correctly, it could jeopardize your chances to obtain SSDI benefits. With so much at stake, you need a professional who understands the system. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Put the power of a first-class Oklahoma law firm to work for you. Choose Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. We mean business!

As America’s population grows older, the number of people collecting Social Security Disability Insurance has steadily increased every year. In 2001, Social Security paid disability benefits to about 6.9 million disabled workers and dependents of disabled workers nationwide, according to a recent Providence Journal newspaper article. In 2010, that figure skyrocketed 10.2 million people, an increase of about 47 percent, the Journal reports.

As more and more people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, the competition for such funds becomes much more fierce. If you’re applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma, you need an experienced Oklahoma Social Security Disability lawyer on your side. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Our knowledgeable lawyers have spent their careers working diligently to help clients obtain the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. Don’t leave your future to chance. Contact an Oklahoma Social Security Disability attorney who puts your interests first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

The recent sharp rise in the number of people collecting SSDI has put a severe strain on the nation’s Social Security disability insurance trust fund, which is currently running a deficit. Based on current estimates, the fund is projected to run out of money in seven years, the Providence Journal reports.

Social Security Disability cases can be complicated. The application for benefits must be exactly right. There’s no room for error. We can help you make sure you filled out the forms the right way. We can also help you appeal your application for claims if it’s denied, something that often happens.

If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance in Oklahoma, let us guide you this complex process. At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we work hard to get clients the benefits they rightfully deserve.

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Despite the best efforts of the federal government, the backlog for applying for Social Security Disability Insurance has grown in the past year, according to a recent study. The Washington Post reports that a study by an independent research organization at Syracuse University “found that 735,660 appeals will be pending in the current fiscal year, up from 705,367 in fiscal 2010. Applicants waiting for their appeals to be heard will wait 369 days on average, a big improvement from the peak of 514 days in 2008 but still more than a year.”

As more people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, the competition for such funds has become fierce. If you’re applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Tulsa Oklahoma, you need an experienced Social Security lawyer on your side. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Our lawyers have dedicated their careers to helping people obtain the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. Put your trust in an Oklahoma Social Security Disability attorney who puts people first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices today.

In the past two years, more than 200,000 people each year have submitted new applications for SSDI benefits. This sharp rise in the number of people seeking to obtain SSDI has put a severe strain on the nation’s Social Security system. Ideally, government officials would like to process each application within 270 days. Of the people current on the waiting list, roughly 214,000 people have been waiting more than 270 days, the government reports. An estimated 500,000 people have waited less than 270 days.

Social Security Disability cases can be complicated. Knowing what to do can be confusing. We can help. The application for benefits must be exactly right. There’s no room for error. At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and commitment to excellence. With us on your team, we will work diligently to keep your application moving along and in your favor.

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At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, our experienced Oklahoma Social Security Disability lawyers have a broad knowledge of laws and requirements related to Social Security Disability benefits. We stay on top of the latest developments so we can provide quality representation for our clients.

A government phase out of paper checks is one of the recent changes that will affect Social Security Disability applicants. If you apply for Social Security benefits after May 1, 2011, you will receive your payments electronically. You will need to choose either direct deposit into a traditional bank or credit union. If you don’t have a bank account, you can opt for deposit to a payment card, such as a debit card.

The switch to electronic payment of benefits is described as move by the U.S. Department of Treasury to save about $1 billion over the next decade. People who applied prior to May 1, 2011, can continue receiving paper checks until March 1, 2013.

Of course, applying for Social Security benefits is only the start of the claims process. In most cases, people who apply for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are denied. The SSDI or SSI process can be a difficult ordeal, but don’t give up. You can get help by contacting an experienced Social Security Disability attorney in Oklahoma. Don’t hesitate to contact our law firm. At Hansen Dirani, an Oklahoma Social Security Disability lawyer can help you pursue a successful claim.

An SSDI lawyer with our firm can help you present a case that gets you the results you need. We know how to handle difficult cases. Let us put our experience and resources to work for you. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. We’re on your side.

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma? You need an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer in Oklahoma on your side. You need Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices. Our knowledgeable lawyers have years of experience working for clients attempting to obtain the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. Serious cases demand serious attention. Contact a Social Security Disability attorney in Oklahoma who will put your interests first. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.

There are many reasons why you should contact a lawyer to help you obtain Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma. Here are the top five reasons why you should contact Hansen Dirani to help you with your case.

1)    Social Security Disability cases are complicated. Many documents need to be completed exactly right. There’s no room for error. We can help you make sure you’re doing everything the right way.

2)    Most initial Social Security Disability claims are denied. If your claim is denied, you have options. Don’t try to navigate this complicated process on your own. We can help.

3)    Hiring an attorney may improve your chances of winning your appeal. We understand the complex rules and laws governing Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma. Let us put own knowledge to work for you.

4)    You don’t pay us unless you win. You have nothing to lose. If you don’t obtain Social Security Disability benefits, you owe us nothing.

5)    We put our client’s interest first. Many law firms talk about their commitment to their ‘customers.’ At Hansen Dirani, we don’t consider our clients customers. Our clients are in charge. We will work tirelessly to make sure your interests come first!

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One of our attorneys can help you prepare a case that is designed to get results. Depending on the circumstances, we can gather medical records and obtain statements from your doctors about your medical condition. Our deep understanding of Social Security Disability rules and regulations in Oklahoma can improve your chances of success.

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