I was temp disability after my accident for six months then applied for ssdi and was lucky to get that about three months after my temp disablity ran out. I did see a ssdi lawyer to help me and he was really nice. I haven't worked since I broke my wrist because I've been in too much pain from rsd I got from my accident and because of all the strong meds I've been on since I broke my wrist. It was a multiiple fracture that was very painful and brought on rsd a three months after. I have been getting worse because of all the surgeries I've had on my mouth and stomach and because of the fibromyalgia I've develped from rsd. I know have rsd spread adn pain all over from rsd and fibro combined. I've also experienced bone loss in my right hip now and it's hurting more and more to move it and walk. My mental health isn't much better. The constant pain and fear of spread make me so stressed out that I need strong meds from my physciatrist to deal with my pain. I don't drive anymore because my right hand doesn't close all the way and my wrist doesn't bend, so I'm unable to grip the steering wheel. I can't drive with all the pain and meds I take either. I can't type too much with my rsd hand either because of the pain that arises from pushing on the keys. I usually use my left hand to type and it takes forever to be able to do that. I can't even hold a phone for long because it hurts my hand so mcuh and I just can't grip it too well. My cell phone fall s out of my hand sometimes while I'm talking on it because of this. I hope that your settlement works out and that things work out for you if you decide to stop working. My thoughts are with you.