Regardless of what involvement you have with the government, the process is not easy. In the event you are disabled and you want to apply for Social Security disability benefits you stand a far better chance of success when you are represented by Social Security lawyers in Chicago. Lawyers that are intimate with the laws, rules and regulations that apply can help you avoid the common mistakes that are detrimental to your application being approved.
When a person is disabled and is unable to earn a living for themselves as well as their family it becomes critical that they file for benefits quickly, not only because their income stream is disrupted but because claims for disability benefits can take a considerable amount of time. A seasoned Social Security lawyer will help in getting your application processed quicker.
Anyone that has a physical or mental disability that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death might be eligible for disability benefits. It is of paramount importance that your initial application presents a very strong case otherwise the application may be denied. Even if you meet all of the requirements as laid down by SSA, all you have to do is make a small error somewhere in the application to have it rejected. It is a sad statistic but about three quarters of all applications for Disability benefits are denied, this is the best reason there is for you to hire Social Security lawyers in Chicago.
Even with such overwhelming evidence that a lawyer should be engaged early, many applicants go it alone. If and when the application is denied you are given sixty days to ask that your application be reviewed; rarely does this review result in approval. It is at this time that you need to hire a Social Security disability lawyer. The next stage is a disability hearing; it is at this time when the majority of claims are won.
Your case will be heard by an Administrative Law Judge, it is this individual that decides whether you will be granted benefits or not. Your Social Security lawyer will take the responsibility of preparing the entire case on your behalf, you will be prepared to answer numerous questions that an experienced lawyer knows in advance will be asked. As a number of months go by from the hearing request to the actual hearing the judge will be kept abreast of your condition by your lawyer.
Social Security lawyers in Chicago are very aware of the difficulties associated with applying for and being granted disability benefits. To discuss your case in detail you are invited to contact The Law Offices of Rabin, Kodner & Brown.
