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The People's Disability Advocates Of America Pro

3.8
12 reviews

66 Route 17, Suite 160, Paramus, NJ 07652, U.S.A.

Benefit Assistance and Veterans Disability Benefits

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About The People's Disability Advocates Of America

The People's Disability Advocates Of America are dedicated to representing injured Americans obtain the Social Security benefits they deserve. If you have an injury that is keeping you from working, we can help you apply for Social Security disability benefits and get through government red tape. People’s Disability will help fight for you, whether you are starting a new application or your first one was denied. You owe us nothing until you start receiving benefits. Simply fill out the form on our website or call us for a free consultation for help with the complex Social Security application process, so you can start receiving benefits as soon as possible.

 

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Posted by anonymous
July 21, 2024
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

Lorna orak was a very good addition to this claim she assisted me on demand an supportive of my claim the whole case I would like to thank the firm for winning my case and making it a priority… thank you tha

Social Security Disability
Posted by DZ
June 08, 2023
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

Thank you & Bless both of you Lena (Case Mgr.) Attorney Lorna for helping my life by helping me get SSA Benefits for case I had appealed. I will forever be grateful! They came through for me & did excellent job & at hearing. Knowledgeable Professional Compassionate and responded timely to any emails or calls ( I understood I wasn't the only case). My advice to others is Patience & work with your Case Manager to help your case & do everything you are supposed to. Don't give up, many times I was ready to give up with all the frustration with SSA. I'm glad I came across this firm the People's Disability Advocates of America and from day 1 they made it an easy process! Thanks again & blessings to all!

 
Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
January 20, 2023
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

I will refer The people disability advocates of America to individuals that need advocacy, since I've had Lena as my CM my case has excelled and receives the dedicated attention Needed to win my case. Lena is compassionate, professional to me, knowledgeable, timely, and has removed the barrier of the unknown in my situation that wasn't looking to good previously. With Lorna and Lena on my side now my case have a winning chance.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Melissa
October 02, 2022
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

I have work with this law firm and really appreciated all they have done for me . They kept in touch they were on top of everything and kept me posted with everything they are well recommended I must say . I going to use them again actually because service like this is hard to find.

Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2020
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

Erica Dougherty was my case worker this entire 2 years and she was so amazing throughout the whole process. She is such a sweet and caring person who listened to everything I had to say and kept encouraging me even when I’d felt defeated. She was always there to take my calls and answer my questions and thanks to her AND ONLY HER I finally won my case!!!!!! She’s the hardest worker and she never ever gives up!!! Thank you Erica for being my rock throughout this entire experience!!! You’re an asset to your company hunny!!! God bless you and yours! Noelle Decambra Tulsa, OK AUG 2020

 
Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
October 09, 2019
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OMG amazing they helped me so much always had a nice attitude willing to help Erica you are so polite efficient and caring Lorna Thankyou for supporting me and always giving me the strength to carry on it was a difficult hard financially health wise but at the end I was so happy to know that I can take care of my health with less stress Thankyoi

 
Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2019
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Excellent!

Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Nothing but positive feedback from them. They handled EVERYTHING! They were a great company to work with. The rep I worked with, Karen was kind, caring, knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak with. She went above and beyond. She took her time to get to know me and cared about me as a person. She was a delightful woman to work with. The whole experience was wonderful. Thank you for all of your hard work.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2021
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

During my time working with them my contact person changed 4 times. It was really hard getting updates or asking questions. I provided them all the info they needed. Not sure what all they did. They didnt tell me to tell SSI I had an agreement with my son for him to pay me back 250/mo for the back pay so lost that. They should have prepared me for answering SSi questions. So i lost 3700$ because they didnt prethink that issue which should have been explained. With all the changes in personnel it hurt the process

 
Long Term Disability
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2023
Hired Attorney Lorna Orak

Do NOT and I repeat DO NOT use these people. My experience went like this: They had me in contact a lady name Erica. She was nice but she was more concerned about telling me about how she had to move from a huge 5 bedroom home down to a 3 bedroom home. She asked me for all of my paperwork which I sent. We spent time talking as I was telling her all of my issues. This was right in the middle of covid so while I had 1 autoimmune issue on record I had a bunch of doctor records and film of all the testing i had. I needed to see other specialists but that took time and the appointments were set but not in time for the court date. One day I get switched from speaking to Erica to speaking to a Melissa. She gets caught up on my issues. The day of court I'm expecting Melissa to be on the phone simce I've explained my whole issue only to find the attorney was a lady I think her name was Lorna and she was representing me and did not even know how to pronounce my condition!! Pt1

 

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