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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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Workers’ Compensation Benefits When You Cannot Return to Work

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. Contact David Gantt at…

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Q. What should I do when Social Security denies my claim?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. Most claimants are denied several times before they receive a favorable decision on their claim. DO NOT GIVE UP. Your best opportunity to prove your disability occurs with a…

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Q. Once I am approved for SSD, will I be reviewed for continued disability?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. Probably. You have an ongoing requirement to report any earned income while you draw SS disability checks. SS will not terminate your benefits unless your medical condition has improved.…

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Child Eligibility for Social Security Benefits and Social Security Insurance

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. Contact David Gantt at…

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Q. If I make a settlement in a personal injury arising out of a work injury, do I have to pay the workers’ compensation insurance back for money they have already paid me?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

Sometimes. NC law is very complicated on these obligations. A Superior Court Judge can be asked to set what, if any, lien is due the workers’ compensation insurance carrier when…

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Reopening Workers’ Compensation Cases

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefit matters. Contact David Gantt…

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Q. Can I draw private disability checks while also receiving Social Security checks for disability?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. Yes. The terms of your private disability checks are contractual and control whether these payments are pro-rated or changed by the receipt of Social Security checks. Federal law requires…

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Q. Can I draw private disability checks while also receiving workers’ compensation checks for disability?

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

A. Yes. The terms of your private disability checks are contractual and control whether these payments are pro-rated or changed by the receipt of workers’ compensation checks. NC law requires…

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Drug and Alcohol Dependency and Social Security Disability

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefit matters. Contact David Gantt…

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Q. Can I work for any period of time and still receive SS disability benefits?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. Generally, No. You are required to report any earnings or substantial gainful activity to the SS office as a condition of receiving monthly disability checks. Congress has recognized the…

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NC Workers’ Comp Covers Many Different Kinds of Injuries

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…

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Q. I was involved in a car accident while working. Can I make a claim against the car insurance in addition to the workers’ compensation insurance company?

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

A. Yes. You will likely have a workers’ compensation claim regardless of how the car accident occurred. If the wreck was caused by someone else’s negligence, you will also have…

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