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Q. How do lawyers get paid for handling WC cases?

A. Generally, lawyers will charge a contingent fee of 25% of the settlement. Contingent fees are payable only if the case is successful. While most fees are set at the…

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Workers’ Compensation Injuries and the Complex Nature of the Law

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…

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Q. If I win my SS disability case, how much “back pay” will I get?

A. The exact amount of “back pay” will be determined by which SS program you are eligible for. The two (2) main SS disability programs are SSD and SSI. For…

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Q. Why does it take so long to get my SS disability application approved?

A. Huge numbers of applications, changes in the disability program, a lack of adequate resources have combined to slow down the appeals process. Most applications are rejected twice before getting…

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Rules Regarding Social Security Disability and Your Employment

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…

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Q. Am I eligible for SS disability if my ailment is not permanent?

A. Yes. SS law requires only that the disabling condition (1) result in death OR (2) exist for a period of twelve (12) months or more. No part of SS…

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Q. Do I have any chance of winning a SS disability case when I am a young person?

A. Yes. While age is an extremely important consideration in deciding disability cases, the SS office will also look at education, job experience, and vocational possibilities in a national job…

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David Gantt describes his History in Helping People with Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Cases

 David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David…

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Q. Can I be disabled under WC guidelines if the only problems I have are psychological in nature?

A. Yes. WC law recognizes mental or physical ailments that prevent you from working at your pre injury job or other “suitable” employment making similar earnings. Disability that results from…

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Q. Can I be disabled under SS guidelines if the only problems I have are psychological in nature?

A. Yes. SS law requires a consideration of mental as well as physical factors in deciding disability. The key to establishing disability is the proof that the disability condition continue…

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Q. What type of physical ailments are considered disabling under SS law?

A. SS law reviews the overall impact of your cumulative ailments in deciding whether you are disabled or not. A review of your age, education, past work experience, and vocational…

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Q. What type of physical ailments are considered disabling under WC law?

A. The key to the question of whether you are disabled under WC law or not is based on how the physical or mental ailment(s) you have impact your ability…

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