Although it is not required to have a lawyer at your disability hearing, having an attorney will help to ensure that you are given a fair hearing. With over 20 years of experience we at The Law Office of Lori A. Gaglione always make sure that all the right questions are asked at each hearing. We will also help to organize your case, so that it is the most presentable for the Administrative Law Judge.
As your attorney we are proficient in disability law, know which medical records are needed to prove your disability and will make sure that your physician(s) fill out these forms, as well as gather any other valuable information regarding your case. As your representative, we know how best to prove that you are unable to return to work.
Simply put: if you are represented by a disability attorney, you don’t need to bring anything to the hearing (except yourself). A good disability representative will make sure that all of the documents needed to prove your claim are assembled in your file for The Administrative Law Judge to review. He/she decides cases based on what they see in your file. This will include information that has been gathered by a disability examiner, which may not always be favorable to your case. You attorney is knowledgeable in how to counter any negative input that a disability examiner may have added.
Disability hearings typically last between 20 and 40 minutes. For the average person who has not been trained in disability law, this can be an intimidating time. Having a disability attorney represent you will allow you to be confident that your case will be presented as clearly and efficiently as possible.
And remember, there is no fee unless you win! Contact us now with any questions.
Source: Disability Judges
