Americans who find themselves unable to work due to a medical condition or accident injury are eligible for Social Security Disability, which provides both cash benefits and medical treatment for qualified workers. While the process of claiming the benefits you deserve is anything but simple, preparing in advance and hiring a skilled legal representative who understands the system can help you avoid mistakes, thus preventing unnecessary delays.

Your initial Social Security Disability application can either be submitted in person at your local Social Security office, over the phone at (800) 772-1213, or through the Social Security Administration's online application system. While this initial step may appear relatively easy, it's likely in your best interest to have an experienced disability attorney guide you through the application. They'll help you avoid some of the more common missteps that could cause your application to be denied.

It's important to keep in mind many applications are initially rejected, even though many of those will be approved later on an appeal. Your attorney can help assemble the medical evidence the Social Security Administration needs to support your claim and will use it to build the strongest case possible.

Many denials are issued because the SSA decides the individual in question isn't sufficiently disabled or lacks the necessary work credits. However, a significant percentage are turned down because of technical errors, which are usually problems with the application itself. An experienced attorney who has been through the process several times before can ensure hat your application is filled out correctly and can complete it for you to ensure accuracy.

For over 35 years, Daniel R. McComb, Attorney at Law in Batavia, New York, has been helping disabled workers access the financial resources they desperately need. Visit his website to learn more about how he can help with your Social Security Disability application, or call (585) 343-2250 to schedule your consultation today. For more insight into the legal system, follow the law firm on Facebook.