Social Security Attorneys

Jacksonville, Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What are social security benefits?

Can I file a social security claim without the assistance of a social security attorney?

Then why would I hire you?

Under what circumstances should I file a Social Security claim?

I was injured in an automobile accident; can I file for Social Security benefits?

I was injured on the job; can I file a claim for Social Security benefits?

If I retain HTG&A, P.A., to pursue my Social Security claim, how are you paid?

Q.) What are social security benefits?
A.) Social security benefits are monies paid to you if you become disabled and cannot work. You are entitled to receive this benefit if you have been working for 5 of the last 10 years.

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Q.) Can I file a social security claim without the assistance of a social security attorney?
A.)Yes, you can. To initiate a social security claim, you can:

• Go to the nearest social Security Office and apply for benefits in person
• Initiate a claim by calling 1-800-772-1213
• Go to the Social Security website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/ISBA/main.html. At the top are three links to take you to pages where you can
  • Apply for Retirement, Disability or Spouse's Benefits;
  • Restart your incomplete application; or
  • Check your claim status

If you use the first link, you will be at a page where you can begin your application. First read through the bulleted list of scenarios which are not suitable for this page's application form. Each bulleted item gives you a phone number to call if that item applies to you (e.g., if you are applying for somebody else, or if you want Medicare only).

The application process begins at the blue and grey striped background. It will continue after you have clicked Yes or No for each of those four questions. When you've done that, click on the Continue button.

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Q.) Then why would I hire you?
A.) We know how to navigate the system. HTG&A, P.A., has handled scores of Social Security claims cases. We can make the process far more streamlined for you and less painful. We contact the doctor's offices, compile the necessary records, and arrange for necessary testing or evaluations. We work to get every benefit you are entitled to under the law.

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Q.) Under what circumstances should I file a Social Security claim?
A.) If you have been seriously injured and you will be disabled for one year or more, then you should file a Social Security claim. Additionally, if you have been disabled, and it is foreseeable that you will be disabled for at least one year, or you have an illness that may result in death within one year, you may file your Social Security claim. You do not have to be "permanently disabled" to file a Social Security claim.

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Q.) I was injured in an automobile accident; can I file for Social Security benefits?
A.) Yes. If the automobile accident will disable you for one year or more, you can file a claim for Social Security benefits.

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Q.) I was injured on the job; can I file a claim for Social Security benefits?
A.) Yes. Even if you are receiving Workers' Compensation benefits, you are still entitled to receive a portion of your Social Security benefits. You will not receive the same amount as would if you were not receiving any Workers' Compensation.

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Q.) If I retain HTG&A, P.A., to pursue my Social Security claim, how are you paid?
A.) We receive up to 25% of the back benefits determined to be owed you, or up to $5,300.00, whichever is less.

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