When Should Someone Hire an Attorney for Their Monthly Disability Payments (SSDI)?
If you or one of your clients can no longer work due to a serious medical condition or a disability, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be the safety net that makes the difference. But filing a disability claim isn’t as simple as filling out a form and waiting for benefits. In fact, more than 60% of initial applications are denied. Research indicates that having an attorney that specializes in SSDI can substantially increase your probability of winning your case.
Why Timing Matters in SSDI Claims
SSDI cases involve complex rules, detailed medical evidence, and multiple stages—each with deadlines and specific legal standards. From the initial filing to hearings and appeals, the right legal help can make or break a claim.
At Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, we ensure there are no:
Missed deadlines
Incomplete medical documentation
Avoidable denials
Stressful appeals that could have been prevented
When is the best time to partner with Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia?
1. Before the Initial Application.
This is the ideal time to involve an attorney. We will:
Help your client gather strong medical evidence
Properly describe work limitations
File a clean, complete, and compelling application
This can improve the odds of approval on the first try, avoiding months—or years—of delays.
2. After an Initial Denial.
Most claims are denied at the initial level. If an application has already been turned down, we can:
Review the SSA’s reasoning
Gather missing or stronger evidence
File a Request for Reconsideration within the 60-day window
This is a critical turning point where legal support can refocus the claim and fix earlier issues.
3. Before a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
If the claim reaches this stage, it means the earlier levels didn’t succeed. We can:
Represent your client at the hearing
Prepare them to testify effectively
Cross-examine medical or vocational experts
Present legal arguments that align with SSA rules
Statistically, claimants are far more likely to win their case at this level with representation. At Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, we are proud to say that we win more than 80% of our cases.
4. If the Case Is Complex
These cases benefit from our experience as we know how to strategically frame the claim to meet SSA standards for conditions like:
Multiple disabling conditions
Mental health limitations
Past work that doesn’t fit the SSA’s criteria
Age or education factors that change eligibility
If you or your client have a client with a serious medical condition or Disability and a limited ability to work, we can help without any up front costs. If we win the case, Social Security will pay us directly 25% of the client’s first check. In just ten minutes we can let you or your client know if they qualify. Just call Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, at 1 800 454 5454 and we will help without a penny coming out of your or your client’s pocket.
