The Nicholas Law Firm provides expert legal guidance for Social Security Disability (SSD) across Northwest Connecticut. Our experienced Connecticut Social Security Disability lawyers help residents navigate the complex SSD application and appeal process to secure the benefits they deserve.
Free Consultation8.7M
Americans receiving SSDI benefits annually
30-40%
Initial SSDI application approval rate
$1,580
Average monthly SSDI payment in 2025
Take these steps to protect your rights and improve your chances of securing Social Security Disability benefits.
Collect comprehensive medical records, test results, and doctor statements documenting your disability’s severity and impact on work.
File your SSDI application online at ssa.gov, by phone (1-800-772-1213), or at a local SSA office in Torrington or Waterbury to start the process early.
Do not earn above the substantial gainful activity limit ($1,550/month in 2025) to maintain eligibility for SSDI benefits.
Track your claim status and respond promptly to SSA requests for additional information to avoid delays or denials.
Reach out for a free consultation to navigate the SSDI application or appeal a denial, ensuring you receive the benefits you’re entitled to.
The Nicholas Law Firm specializes in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims across Connecticut, including Torrington, Thomaston, Winsted, Litchfield, and Harwinton. Our experienced Connecticut Social Security Disability attorneys leverage deep knowledge of federal disability laws and SSA regulations to secure the benefits our clients deserve.
We have a proven record of helping clients win SSDI and SSI benefits through initial applications, reconsiderations, and hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). Our disability lawyers in Torrington and Waterbury have successfully overturned denied claims and obtained maximum backpay for clients across Connecticut.
Our team understands SSA regulations (20 CFR Part 404 and Part 416), the Blue Book medical listings, and the evidence needed to prove disability. We collaborate with medical professionals and vocational experts to build strong cases for physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and long-term illnesses.
From filing Social Security Disability applications to appealing denied SSDI claims, we handle every stage of the process. Our Connecticut SSD lawyers prepare compelling documentation, gather medical records, and represent you during hearings to maximize approval chances.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fees are capped by federal law at 25% of your backpay or $9,200, whichever is less.
Over 60% of initial SSDI applications are denied, but our attorneys can significantly improve your chances of approval through appeals, using detailed medical evidence and SSA regulations.
We fight to secure the Social Security Disability benefits you deserve for your disabling condition in Northwest Connecticut.
Monthly SSDI payments based on your lifetime earnings, averaging $1,580 in 2025, to support you during your disability.
Access to Medicare health insurance after 24 months of SSDI entitlement to cover medical expenses related to your condition.
Retroactive payments covering the period from your disability onset to approval, up to 12 months prior to your application date.
Additional benefits for eligible spouses or children, providing financial support to your family based on your SSDI eligibility.
You may be eligible if you have a disability preventing substantial work for at least 12 months and have sufficient work credits.
There’s no strict deadline, but benefits are payable only from the application date or up to 12 months prior, so apply promptly.
You can appeal within 60 days through reconsideration, a hearing, Appeals Council, or federal court, and our attorneys can represent you to improve approval chances.
Initial decisions take 3–6 months, with appeals like hearings taking 10–14 months in Connecticut, but our attorneys can expedite the process with strong evidence.
Our experienced Social Security Disability lawyers in Connecticut assist clients in Torrington, Waterbury, and throughout Northwest CT with every step of the SSDI application and appeals process, ensuring you receive the benefits you deserve under federal law.
We help complete and file Social Security Disability Insurance applications, ensuring all medical evidence, work history, and eligibility details are accurately presented to avoid common claim denials.
We gather detailed medical records, doctor statements, and diagnostic reports to prove that your disability meets SSA’s Blue Book criteria, strengthening your claim.
Our Connecticut SSDI attorneys represent you during reconsiderations, administrative hearings, Appeals Council reviews, and even federal court challenges for unjust denials.
We manage all communications with the Social Security Administration, ensuring timely responses, accurate paperwork, and fewer delays during the SSDI process.
We fight for the full benefits you are entitled to, including SSDI backpay, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and dependent benefits to support your financial stability.
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Proven Success in Securing Compensation
$1,333,672
Closed head injury with concussion and traumatic brain injury, improved with treatment over time; no surgery required.
$1,295,000
Motor vehicle accident resulting in a wrongful death claim, with compensation obtained for the estate and surviving family.
$1,100,000
Injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, sustained multiple fractures requiring surgery, and made a strong recovery.
$1,000,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries, additional knee surgeries, and early retirement due to ongoing disability.
$900,000
Client’s workplace head trauma caused permanent damage, with settlement addressing long-term care needs.
$850,000
Passenger in a head-on collision, sustained fractures requiring surgeries and made a good recovery
$850,000
Decedent was passenger in motor vehicle that was struck by hit and run Defendant driver who fled the scene.
$840,000
Passengers injured by a DUI driver; bars notified. One required triple-level cervical fusion, the other sustained significant scarring.
$750,000
Motorcycle passenger accident resulting in wrongful death; policy limits fully recovered.
$688,000
Rear-end work truck accident causing neck and lower back injuries requiring lumbar fusion.
$680,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries; received Social Security benefits before ultimately returning to work.
$629,569
Fully contested case involving a back injury from an accident; required surgeries, went to a formal hearing where we prevailed, and the client made a good recovery.
$610,000
Head injury with concussion, inner ear damage, memory issues, chest pain, lower back spasms, and multiple injuries to hip, knee, and broken ankle.
$593,000
Work-related knee injury requiring total knee arthroscopy, followed by infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
$575,000
Severe injuries to head, vision, back, shoulder, hip, and leg, causing constant pain and lasting daily limitations.
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You deserve justice without worrying about upfront legal bills. We only get paid if we secure compensation for you.
We live and work in the same communities you do. From Torrington to Waterbury and beyond, we know the local courts, judges, and insurers inside out.
Injuries don't wait, and neither do we. Day or night, holiday or weekend, you'll always reach a real person who's ready to help.
We take time to learn your story, understand your pain, and treat you like family. You'll know your attorney—and we'll know you.
We've recovered millions for injury victims and earned 5-star reviews from people just like you. Our results speak for themselves.
From paperwork to negotiating with insurance companies, we do the heavy lifting. You focus on your recovery—we'll take care of the rest.
