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Q. Are children eligible for Social Security?

A. Yes. Children may be eligible for several different types of Social Security programs. While most people consider “regular” Social Security as the program based on taxes paid while working,…

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Will My Age Be a Factor in Determining My Social Security Disability Claim?

Yes. Our society places great emphasis on the appearance and attributes of youth. However, when it comes to determining a Social Security Disability claim, youth can be a disadvantage. The…

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What happens if I am able to return to work before my Social Security Disability claim is determined?

The Social Security disability process can be very lengthy, sometimes taking three (3) years or more for a final decision to be made. Most claimants have to make an initial…

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If You Are Collecting Workers Compensation Benefits and Are Out of Work, You May be Out of Luck

If you were laid off but are collecting workers compensation benefits, expect those payments to come under scrutiny. The state Appeals Court recently issued a decision (Medlin v. Weaver Cooke…

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Workers Compensation Appeals Process

A denial of a workers compensation claim by an insurance carrier can be discouraging and frustrating, but these denials happen all the time. We are here to help injured workers…

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When will my Social Security Disability benefits become effective?

When your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is approved, your entitlement to receive disability payments will begin as of the fifth full month that the Social Security Administration…

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David Gantt selected as a 2014 Top 100 Litigation Lawyer

David Gantt Law Office is proud to announce that David Gantt has been selected as a 2014 Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of North Carolina by the American…

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How does the Social Security Administration determine if I am disabled?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider you disabled if: (i) you have a medical condition (physical, mental, and/or psychological) that renders you unable to perform any of your past…

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Industrial Diseases and Workers Compensation

When most people think about workers compensation, they probably imagine claimants getting hurt in falls, equipment falling on them or a truck driver involved in an accident. Workers compensation can…

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Q. How long will it take to start receiving Social Security Disability payments?

The period of time it takes for you to start receiving your Social Security Disability payments will depend on whether your initial application for benefits is approved or denied. After…

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More Than Just Friends and Family on Social Media

Social media has become incredibly popular. Facebook has anywhere from 889.3 million to 1.11 billion monthly active users. Twitter has nearly 555 million active, registered users. Chances are good that…

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Workers’ Compensation Claims: Three things that can happen

Three (3) things can happen if you file a workers’ compensation claim. The insurance carrier may accept the claim and pay your medical bills and send you weekly checks, which…

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