What type of things will my attorney need to help me win my Social Security Disability case?

A: In Social Security Disability cases, and really in any type of legal matter, what an attorney needs most from his client is information and accessibility. By the time you retain an attorney to represent you in your Social Security Disability case chances are you will have already been denied on your initial Application and on your First Appeal. You should have copies of all documents used for these first two steps. This doesn't just mean copies of anything that was sent to you, but also includes copies of anything you sent to the Social Security Administration. It includes all incoming and outgoing letters, applications, notices and medical records. You should make a list of all medical conditions you suffer from. This includes illnesses, injuries from accidents, birth defects and genetic defects. It includes physical injuries and psychological injuries. You should prepare a list of the names, addresses and approximate dates of treatment of all your doctors as well as a list of all medications you are taking. Many attorneys will have an intake form that they require you to complete before your initial interview.

©2012 Manfred F. Ricciardelli Jr., LLC., All Rights Reserved, Reproduced with Permission Privacy Policy