Attaining disability benefits can be a challenging process, even if you have a documented medical condition that seems fairly straightforward. Hiring a disability lawyer will help you make sense of the process, what you need to do to qualify, and how to navigate the ups and downs of filing. Below are three situations that would benefit from the guidance of a disability lawyer.

3 Reasons to Contact a Disability Lawyer

1. You Haven't Provided the Necessary Information to Social Security

Social Security will ask you to complete and submit a substantial amount of paperwork as part of your filing. This paperwork must be completed accurately and within the guidelines stipulated by Social Security. It is also a chance for you to explain your condition and circumstances in further detail. If you haven't provided the necessary information to Social Security, either through errors on your application or your omission, a disability lawyer can help get your case back on course.

2. Your Claim Has Been Denied

If your initial claim has been denied, you have options. Those options, however, can seem daunting to the untrained eye, as the Social Security appeals process has several stages and is very involved. Having a lawyer on your side will ensure you have experienced counsel representing you throughout your appeal; an attorney may also strengthen your case and give it more legal weight.

3.  Your Case Keeps Getting Put Off

The appeals process can be long, drawn out, and more than a little frustrating. While it's not a guarantee, having a disability lawyer may help usher your case through the system a bit faster. If your condition is terminal and deteriorating rapidly or you are facing significant financial hardship like home foreclosure, your attorney might intervene and get you a hearing sooner. 

David W. Kapor & Associates is a team of disability lawyers serving the Cincinnati, OH, region. Call (513) 721-2820, or visit their website to schedule a consultation today. Having the support of a trusted disability lawyer can take tremendous weight off your shoulders as you focus on your health and healing.