You Could Go It Alone with Social Security Disability. But Should You?
You should hire a lawyer to help you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). That’s the simple answer.
Since we’re a team of Chicago disability lawyers, it’s probably not surprising that we would say that. But at Nash Disability Law, this is our honest opinion.
Even if you don’t work with us to file for SSDI or SSI, our best advice is to get someone who has experience dealing with this system.
You’re not required to get a lawyer for Social Security Disability, but having one can make the process easier and improve your chances of winning benefits.
Plus, you don’t pay a disability attorney fee unless you win benefits. When you win, the fee comes from your back benefits, not your monthly disability checks or bank account.
What Does a Disability Lawyer Do for You?
These are some of the reasons to get a Social Security Disability lawyer:
- Less work for you. Disability claims involve gathering reams of information and filling out pages of forms. Your lawyer helps.
- Less confusion for you. Your lawyer knows what you need, and don’t need, for your case. You don’t have to wonder what to do.
- Avoiding mistakes. Social Security routinely denies disability benefits. A skilled disability lawyer minimizes errors that can sink your claim.
- Better chance of winning. Especially in a hearing with a disability judge (a common step), government numbers say your chances of approval are almost three times higher with a lawyer.
- Someone who actually cares. You can get lost in the enormous Social Security Disability system. Your lawyer is someone to talk to, someone to ask questions, someone who looks out for you—and someone who treats you with the respect you deserve.
Why Get a Local, Chicago Disability Lawyer?
National firms would gladly add your case to their assembly line, but a local disability lawyer is familiar with the local Social Security offices, medical providers, disability judges, job market—and people.
In Chicagoland, across Illinois and in Northwest Indiana, the disability lawyers at Nash are also your neighbors. We tailor your case to the local system and provide individual attention.
Benefits approval rates are different in the hearing offices around Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. With our local focus, we’re in the best position to help you navigate this and secure financial support for a better future.
If you live in Illinois or Indiana, contact Nash Disability Law for a free initial consultation on your disability claim.
