The number of people filing for social security disability benefits has been on the rise in these last three years. The poor economy can be regarded as the foremost reason for this boost.

People who are disabled are becoming discouraged in the current job market. Fewer employers are interested in hiring an employee with a disability due to the liability for the company. Therefore, these individuals are turning to disability benefits in order to receive the medical attention they need.

Disabled workers received around $115 billion in payouts through disability benefits in 2010 which is up from $98 billion in 2008. Claims that go through the first time are usually about one third of the applications received.

If you need assistance with the social security disability benefits process, please contact the New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.