DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR SSDI?

Here are 6 simple reasons why an attorney-advocate is advisable for Social Security disability claims.

• The outcome can affect you and your family for the rest of your lives.

• The process is complex and time-sensitive.

• The odds of winning are 3 times higher with a lawyer or advocate.

• An SSD advocate can help you navigate the process and avoid potential mistakes.

• An SSD lawyer knows how to ensure there is both a sufficient amount and the right types of documentation in your record to support a favorable decision.

• An SSD lawyer can ensures the right evidence is presented at a hearing.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT REPRESENTATION?

If you show up at a disability hearing without representation, the judge will encourage you to "get a lawyer and come back." This potentially delays your hearing for several months.

Why do judges do this? They want you to get a fair and reasonable chance to present your evicence. And that happens best when someone is present who knows that the case has been properly prepared, who knows the rules, and has experience before Social Security courts.