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Northern Alabama Workers' Compensation Attorneys
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Gadsden Workers' Compensation And Social Security Disability Lawyers
Gadsden Workers' Compensation And Social Security Disability Lawyers
Northern Alabama Personal Injury Attorneys
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our lawyers have been serving clients throughout Northeast Alabama since 1954.
We are a full service law firm, with the experience to effectively represent clients in a wide range of practice areas, including Social Security disability benefits, veterans benefits, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. We handle these matters through all phases, from the beginning of the case through all necessary appeals, both jury and non-jury.
Approximately 90 percent of our business comes from satisfied clients who are confident referring family members and friends to us. Referrals also come to us from fellow lawyers.
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If you would like to discuss your case and learn about what we can do to assist you, call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden workers' compensation and Social Security disability attorneys.
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Veterans Benefits Lawyers
Veterans Benefits Lawyers
Northern Alabama VA Benefits Attorneys
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our lawyers help veterans suffering from disabilities of all types get the benefits they are entitled to. Since 1954, we have been serving clients throughout Northeast Alabama.
Representation for All Veterans
Our clients include sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hearing loss, back injuries and other injuries suffered while serving our country. Our clients include veterans of World War Two, Korea, Vietnam and the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. We take pride in representing veterans from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.
The Veterans Benefits Process
We represent clients who have applied to receive service-connected benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but have been denied. We handle the appeals process, including the hearing in front of an administrative law judge.
Our lawyers also handle applications for increases in service-related disability ratings and veterans benefits. The processes involved in getting veterans benefits can be complex, but we have the experience to handle them at all stages.
Veterans Benefits and Social Security
In some cases, people may be eligible for veterans benefits and Social Security disability benefits. We can identify these opportunities and handle both claims.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
Would you like to discuss veterans benefits and find out more about what we can do to help you get them? Call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden veterans benefits attorneys.
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Estate Planning Lawyers
Estate Planning Lawyers
Northern Alabama Probate Lawyers
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our attorneys assist with all estate matters, from planning to administration and probate. Since 1954, we have been serving clients throughout Northeast Alabama.
Wills and Estate Planning
The will is the most important part of any estate plan. It must be carefully composed. In addition, an estate plan may require additional components. In some cases, we incorporate trusts into our clients' estate plans, as well as powers of attorney.
Probate and Estate Administration
Our clients include people who have been named estate administrators or executors. Our role is to assist in navigating the probate process and administering the estate in accordance with the deceased's wishes. We are experienced in and familiar with the probate court.
Probate Litigation
While probate is typically an uncontested process, disputes are not unusual during this emotional process. When will contests involving allegations of undue influence and other matters lead to disputes and litigation, clients turn to our law firm for assistance.
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Are you interested in planning for the future of your estate? Have you been named the administrator or executor of a loved one's estate? To find out more about what we can do to help you, call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden estate planning lawyers.
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Social Security Disability Lawyers
Social Security Disability Lawyers
Northern Alabama Social Security Benefits Attorneys
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our lawyers help clients who are seeking Social Security disability (SSD) and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. We have been serving clients throughout Northeast Alabama since 1954.
Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income
In order to be eligible for SSD benefits, a person must be disabled. A person must also have worked for a certain number of months out of the previous year, paying a portion of his or her income into the Social Security system. For those who are disabled but have not sufficiently paid into the system, SSI is the available benefit.
The Social Security Process
Applying for Social Security benefits is fairly straightforward. Clients typically complete this step themselves, filing the appropriate documents with the Social Security administration. After waiting several months, clients receive a response. Unfortunately, in many cases, that response is a denial of Social Security benefits. That is where we come in.
Social Security Appeal
It is important for clients to understand that a denied application is not the end of the process. Our attorneys are experienced in handling all phases of the appeals process, from requests for reconsideration, to appeals hearings, to appearances in federal court when necessary.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
Would you like to discuss Social Security benefits and learn more about what we can do to assist you? Call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden Social Security disability attorneys.
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Social Security Appeal Lawyers
Social Security Appeal Lawyers
Northern Alabama Denied Social Security Lawyers
Denied Social Security claims are extremely common. In fact, it is safe to say that the majority of claims result in denial initially. Thankfully, there is an appeals process that people can go through in order to further pursue the benefits they need.
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our attorneys represent clients who have been denied the Social Security disability (SSD) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits they have applied for. Having served Northeast Alabama since 1954, we are experienced in navigating the Social Security appeals process.
Social Security Appeals Hearing
The Social Security appeals process starts with an administrative hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Our attorneys prepare thoroughly for these hearings, making certain that we have the medical documentation necessary to make it clear to the judge that our client needs the requested benefits.
Appeals in Federal Court
If the Social Security appeals hearing is not successful, the case may be appealed in federal court. We have the experience to handle this ultimate level of appeal when necessary.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
Have you been denied Social Security benefits? Call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden Social Security appeal lawyers.
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Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyers
Northern Alabama Wrongful Death Attorneys
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our lawyers help victims of negligence get the compensation necessary to cover medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs. Since 1954, we have been serving injured people throughout Northeast Alabama.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
Our clients include sufferers of head injuries, back injuries, neck injuries and other catastrophic and life-changing injuries. We also represent family members who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident caused by an act of negligence. Our lawyers commonly represent victims of car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, product liability claims and premises liability claims, such as slip-and-fall accidents.
Action Against Insurance Companies
Our opponents in these cases are typically insurance companies. Our clients are often intimidated by the size of these companies and the resources they possess. We have the experience necessary to take on these opponents.
Personal Injury and Other Claims
In some cases, a personal injury claim is not the only recourse available for our client to get compensation. We identify additional opportunities. For example, if the injury was work-related, we may be able to assist our client in pursuing workers' compensation. The opportunity to receive Social Security disability benefits may also exist.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
Have you or a loved one suffered a serious injury? Would you like to learn more about how we can help you? Call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden personal injury attorneys.
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Car Accident Lawyers
Car Accident Lawyers
Northern Alabama Car Wreck Attorneys
Car accidents may be the most common cause of serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths in Northeast Alabama. The victims of these accidents have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs.
At The Rhea Firm in Gadsden, our lawyers represent clients who have had their lives changed because of a motor vehicle accident. Having served Northeast Alabama since 1954, we are experienced in pursuing compensation for accident victims.
Car Accidents and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our clients include victims of car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists hit by automobiles. There are distinctions in the way that cases involving each type of accident must be handled, and we are familiar with these distinctions, such as the necessity of gathering black box information in truck accidents.
Action Against Auto Insurance Companies
Our opponents in these cases are not the negligent drivers, but the auto insurance companies that insure those drivers. These companies are businesses and act as such, avoiding pay-outs whenever possible. We know how to take on these opponents and help victims.
Work-Related Auto Accident Claims
When an auto accident occurs when the victim is performing work duties, a personal injury claim may not be the only recourse available to the victim. A workers' compensation claim may also be filed. The opportunity to receive Social Security disability benefits may also exist. We will identify all opportunities.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, call us at 256-547-6801 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with our Gadsden car accident attorneys.