Social Security Disability

Helping You Seek Social Security Disability Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide Social Security Disability assistance to people who are currently employed, already receiving SSDI benefits, or have not been declared unable to work by a medical professional.

Social Security Disability benefits can sometimes make the difference between putting food on the table and going hungry, between paying for medications and doing without.

At Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A., in Florida, we understand how important these benefits are to you. Let our family help yours pursue the money and medical care you need. Our lawyers have extensive experience in these and other injury-related matters in Lakeland, Orlando and beyond.

Understanding The Two Types Of Disability Benefits

Depending on your situation, you may be able to seek either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSDI is intended for disabled individuals who have worked steadily and paid taxes over the years. SSI is available to certain disabled individuals who have never worked or who never had taxes taken out of their paychecks. We can advise you about which one you may qualify for.

Applying For Benefits

It’s important that your claim meets all the right qualifications for SSDI or SSI benefits. At Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A., our knowledgeable attorneys can make sure your initial application is filed correctly and completely the first time. This can save you considerable stress down the road.

Appealing A Denied Claim

A rejection letter doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Even if your claim has been previously denied, we can help you appeal this decision by:

• A request for reconsideration of your case
• A special hearing of your case by an administrative law judge
• Review by the Social Security Appeals Council

Learn More In A Free, One-On-One Consultation With An Experienced Attorney

If you or someone you know needs professional legal advice and representation in any Social Security Disability matter, contact us today at 863-355-5648 for a free case evaluation by one of our experienced attorneys. We are available to meet with you wherever is most convenient — whether that be one of our six office locations, your home or the hospital.

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Office Location

Lakeland

832 Florida Avenue South
Lakeland, FL 33801

(863) 688-7766

Brandon

202 E Brandon Blvd. Suite 107
Brandon, FL 33511

(863) 688-7766

Kissimmee

1101 Miranda Lane
Ste1331, Kissimmee, FL 34741

(863) 688-7766

Tampa

100 S Ashley Drive
Suite 600, Tampa, FL 33602

(863) 688-7766

Orlando

4700 Millenia Blvd
Orlando,FL 32839

(863) 688-7766

Clearwater

13575 58th St North #200
Clearwater, FL 33760

(863) 688-7766

$1,200,000.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked as a tree guy and a giant limb fell on him. Claimant developed CRPS and ended up wheelchair bound. Our firm was successful in obtaining many benefits to the Claimant prior to settlement, including multiple home modifications, wheelchair ramps, authorization of medical specialist, and implantation of a spinal cord stimulator.

$350,000.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked as a bus driving and during an evacuation she jumped off the bus causing her to fall resulting in a serious back injury.

$269,671.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked performing clerical type job in an office. She was asked to carry a box down stairs when she slipped and fell down the flight of stairs injuring her head, neck and lefts arm / wrist / hand.

$220,100.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked for a temp service. He was helping to unload a trailer when his foot went through a board on the floor of the trailer causing his to fall, shattering his pelvis, and causing serious injury to his back, hip and head.

$1,223,423.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked as a selector / forklift driver. This case involved a specific injury to her right leg / knee. She continued to work which resulted in repetitive and cumulative trauma to the right knee and CRPS.

$630,000.00
Workers’ Compensation

Claimant worked for a transport company. One day he was forced to get under a trailer and while he was lifting and twisting, the Claimant injured his back and knee, which was left untreated until he retained representation and filed Petitions for Benefits. Unfortunately, the severity or the injury coupled with the delay in treatment caused the Claimant to developed CRPS.