Social Security & Disability

Why Hire an Attorney?

Hiring an Attorney for your Social Security Disability Claim

Without professional legal representation from an experienced attorney, it can be difficult to achieve a positive outcome from your social security disability (SSD) claim, or SSI claim. We pursue all options available to help clients secure the benefits they need.

Why Hire an Attorney for My Social Security Disability Claim?

Attorneys are familiar with what is required by Social Security regulations to prove a disability. A lawyer will know what evidence is necessary and how to go about obtaining and presenting it in the most efficient manner possible. In addition to knowledge of rules and regulations, attorneys understand the legal process and know how to resolve cases more quickly.

The SSD process is complicated, and having an attorney to help you walk through it can save you time and money. You have enough to worry about in your day-to-day life without focusing your energy on mastering the SSD claims process. Most importantly, you will not be charged a fee unless you win your case. Attorneys fees are a percentage of the benefits you are awarded.

An attorney at Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte, P.L.L. will evaluate your case, and, if accepted, will follow it through to your hearing. You will not be referred to someone in Columbus, Ohio for your counsel.

If you have been denied the social security disability (SSD) benefits that you need, you should contact Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte, P.L.L: in Zanesville, Ohio today to schedule your free initial consultation. If your claim has been denied, it is of the utmost importance to have an attorney fighting for your interests.

There are a number of requirements that need to be met for you to qualify for SSD benefits. Among these requirements are medical findings that show you have a condition that satisfies the criteria for qualifying condition. An attorney can help you determine whether you qualify for SSD/SSI benefits and be an advocate for you in the legal system to give you the best chance at a positive outcome.

If you do not satisfy the requirements for SSD/SSI benefits on the basis of a specific medical condition, it must then be determined whether you are able to do the work you did in the past. If you are unable to do other work, you will still be eligible for benefits. We will work closely with you, guiding you throughout the entire process and keeping you informed at all times of your best options.
Common Misconceptions About SSD Benefits

One of the misconceptions about SSD benefits is that you can receive partial disability benefits. This is not true, much like the belief that temporary medical conditions can meet the requirements.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see bankruptcies and foreclosures occur while disabled people wait for the benefits for which they are qualified. The appeal process can be very slow. Call today for a free initial consultation.