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Find Out How a Lawyer Can Help You Apply for Social Security Disability

Filling out the application for Social Security disability does not necessarily require a lawyer, but in many cases, it can be helpful. Considering the fact that you only have so many chances to apply, and are often faced with a long wait period each time, it is advised that you seek the opinion of a professional at the beginning of the process.

Some people only reach out for a lawyer's help when they are denied disability payments and want assistance filling out a Reconsideration request form. However, if that is denied, you could be made to wait up to two years, which is time that you will have to get money from other sources. Rather than wasting years trying to do the process alone, you can seek out a lawyer right away.

You might wonder how disability lawyers can assist you. Some of the main ways include the following:

• They can keep you apprised of your doctor appointments and deadlines
• They can keep in touch with the SSA so you do not have to have direct contact
• Lawyers can also collect your medical records to help you back up your claims that you cannot work

Such tasks are just some of the responsibilities that a lawyer can help you with before you even apply. If you do get denied, it is more important than ever to have a lawyer, since most people have no idea what the next step would be.

There is a chance that your request for Reconsideration will be denied, with or without the help of an attorney. If this occurs, you will likely need a lawyer to ask for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. Additionally, your chosen attorney will help you prepare a statement, gather your medical records, and talk to witnesses, such as your doctors, if necessary.

Overall, it is found that applicants with professional representation tend to succeed far more than those without it. Don't leave your disability benefits to chance by dismissing the help a lawyer can offer you. 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida disability lawyers, LaVan & Neidenberg, represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining agency-appointed medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your disability claim. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.