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Daniel A. Bridgman

Daniel A. Bridgman is a founding attorney at Bridgman Gantt Law Offices in Charlotte, North Carolina. He focuses his practice exclusively on Social Security Disability law, drawing on his unique background as a former Disability Examiner for the North Carolina Disability Determination Services. This experience gives him an insider’s perspective on how claims are evaluated and decided. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Bridgman helps clients navigate the complex disability system, from initial filings to appeals. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

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Ailments that may qualify you for SSD benefits

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Last Modified on Sep 25, 2023

It hurts to live, and it hurts to work. The wheezing, lack of strength and trouble breathing are signs that something is seriously wrong with you. Do not hesitate to…

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What are typical workplace injuries?

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Last Modified on Aug 17, 2025

The workplace isn’t always safe and many professionals suffer injuries on the job. A blue-collar worker placed in the proximity of chemicals faces significant risks. Don’t think a North Carolina…

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4 mistakes that could cost you getting workers’ comp benefits

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Last Modified on Sep 25, 2023

A work-related injury can have drastic effects on your livelihood and ability to financially provide for your family. Because you may no longer be able to work for a significant…

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Why were my Social Security disability benefits terminated?

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2025

Disabled workers who receive Social Security disability benefits must understand that the federal government may terminate those much-needed benefits. In 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ceased providing benefit payments…

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What amount in monthly SSD benefits will I receive?

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Last Modified on Sep 22, 2023

Many workers who contemplate seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits have so many questions. They know that their medical situation will prevent them from working a long time – at…

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Reasons the government denied your application for SSD benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

The chances that the government denies your claim for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are good. Join the club because two-thirds of all people who seek the much-needed benefits receive…

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Why you should file workers’ comp claims quickly

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

North Carolina imposes strict deadlines on workers’ compensation claims. If you miss this deadline, even by a day, you could lose the right to receive the benefits that you need.…

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How long must I wait before receiving SSD benefits?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2026

The waiting game can be a long one when seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Even so, you must not procrastinate when applying for these crucial benefits to help you…

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What workers compensation covers and doesn’t cover

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

When workers in Charlotte, North Carolina, get injured, they often cannot perform their job at full capacity as they once did. Even with good health insurance, the medical bills from…

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COVID-19 registries: Solution to understanding the virus?

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Last Modified on Sep 25, 2023

Would creating a national registry of survivors of COVID-19 be an effective tool to better understand what has happened to millions of Americans who suffer from the long-term systems of…

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What affects the amount of money earned from SSD?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

While there are several factors that ultimately affect your Social Security benefits, the income you have earned over the course of your lifetime is probably the most crucial one. In…

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What long-haulers can do while waiting on SSA decisions

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

While the federal government struggles with indecision in addressing whether COVID-19 “long-haulers” qualify for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the physical and emotional struggles persist among the people who have…

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