What a Lawyer Can Do for You

Birmingham, Alabama

Cross-examine Medical Experts
Social Security hearing hearings are less formal than average state court hearings, but there are certain rules and procedures you probably aren't familiar with. You might also have to cross-examine a medical doctor or other expert. If you don't have a solid grasp of your case, the law, and the all the medical details that pertain to your situation, you might struggle to fairly represent yourself.

Reopen Old Applications
The experienced Birmingham Social Security Disability lawyers at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski can help you in several ways. First we can make sure you've applied for all the disability programs you are eligible for. Sometimes disability claims offices "lose" files or do not process them in a timely fashion. Our lawyers can also determine if you are eligible to reopen old applications. Under some circumstances, applications filed three or four years prior can be reopened, making you eligible for thousands of dollars in back benefits. Be sure to tell us about any past applications you may have filed, or any communications with the Social Security Administration.

Obtain Records
Our experienced attorneys will act as your liaison with the Social Security Administration. We'll file your necessary appeal documents, and make calls to the Social Security field office or Bureau of Disability Determination to check your status. We might obtain and submit additional medical records if it would be advantageous to your case prior to your hearing.

At the disability hearing level, our Birmingham Social Security Disability attorneys will investigate, gather and make copies of your physician's statements and medical documents. We'll submit updates to the hearing office and the administrative law judge assigned to your case. Our lawyers will then speak for you and represent your case. We'll present persuasive, intelligent reasons for why you deserve Social Security Disability benefits.

It Takes Patience
Statistics reveal that individuals who are represented by an attorney for Social Security Disability claims win more often than those who represent themselves. The most difficult part of these particular claims is being patient. After you and your lawyer request a hearing, it could take up to a year for that hearing to occur, and another three to six months before a decision is made.

A lawyer will evaluate your case and suggest a winning strategy. Most attorneys have handled hundreds of cases, and have a good perspective of which cases will be successful, and what it takes to wind up victorious.

You can hire a lawyer to represent you at any stage during the disability application process. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer and any of these factors apply to your case, please contact the Birmingham Social Security Disability attorneys Burke at Harvey & Frankowski:

• Your case involves an unusual or complex medical history.
• Your case involves a prior application that needs to be reopened.
• You are too sick or uncomfortable to deal with all the paperwork
• You do not have a stable address and you need to ensure you meet all your appeal deadlines.
• Your case has been remanded by the Appeals Council.

We offer free consultations, so don't hesitate. Call or e-mail our law office today.

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