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What Is SSDI/SSI?

Aggressively Pursuing the SSDI and SSI Benefits You Deserve

All those years you have spent working, you have been paying Social Security taxes (FICA). These taxes eventually earn you quarters of coverage for disability and retirement benefits. So, what does this all mean for you? To learn more about what Social Security Disability benefits you may be entitled to, we encourage you to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible.

At the law firm of Davidson, Breen & Doud, P.C., we have been helping people secure Social Security Disability benefits since 1968. We understand the legal landscape for injured and disabled workers in Michigan and have deep community, political and labor ties. To better serve our clients, we have offices throughout the Metro Detroit area, including Saginaw, Flint, Lansing, Pontiac, and Grand Rapids.

We can promise you two things. One: When the going gets tough, we will not quit. We take these cases as far as necessary to achieve a favorable result. Two: If we don't win your case, you don't pay an attorney fee. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer, contact us today.

Understanding SSDI and SSI

To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security. You can earn a maximum of four work credits per year. The amount of earnings required to receive each credit increases yearly as general wage levels rise. Generally, you need 20 credits in the 10 years ending with the year you become disabled. Younger workers may qualify with fewer credits. There is an additional requirement that you have a minimum number of credits in your life, which is fewer for younger workers, but is never more than the 40 required for full retirement.

In the event that your earning capacity is lost due to disability, you may be entitled to receive Social Security disability benefits including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Social Security Income (SSI). Depending on the severity of your disability, you may be able to receive benefits that would amount to what you would have received for a full retirement.

While the process may seem as simple as "I worked now I can collect", that is rarely the case. SSDI/SSI claims cases can be very complex, requiring the assistance of an attorney who is familiar with Social Security disability law. Our attorneys will do whatever it takes to ensure you are in a position to receive the full benefits you deserve.

You Don't Pay An Attorney Fee If We Don't Win Your Case

Are you eligible for Social Security disability benefits? To find out, call 810-471-3130 or toll free 888-312-6511 for a free consultation.

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Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-752-9595
Toll Free: 888-444-4744
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Flint, MI 48507
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3303 West Saginaw Highway,
Suite B-1
Lansing, MI   48917
Phone: 517-323-1615
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Grand Rapids office
3333 Grand Ridge Dr., N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-363-6802
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Oakland Towne Center
28 North Saginaw, Suite 602
Pontiac, MI   48342
Phone: 248-322-4022
Fax: 248-322-4426
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If you have been injured in the Metro Detroit area, the attorneys of Davidson, Breen & Doud, P.C., have what it takes to get the benefits you deserve. Contact Davidson, Breen & Doud today!