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    Why Should I Work with a Social Security Disability Attorney Near Me?

    Social Security Disability is a national program, but that doesn’t mean you should go to a national disability law firm or representative company when you need help getting benefits.

    If you’re in Charleston or across South Carolina, working with a local Charleston disability lawyer can mean more personal attention and focus on your individual claim.

    Robertson Wendt Disability is a local disability law firm dedicated to helping our neighbors in South Carolina, not a large, out-of-state organization pushing through as many cases as possible.

    We focus on helping people in Charleston, Columbia, Beaufort, Florence and across the state regain financial stability and reclaim their lives after health problems pushed them out of work.

    You worked hard. You paid into the system. Now Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits should offer you a financial lifeline.

    But it’s difficult to convince Social Security that you deserve benefits. And your path to winning benefits will go through local people and resources, including local health care centers and Social Security offices.

    Your local disability attorney can be your guide.

    Don’t leave your disability claim to just anyone. At Robertson Wendt Disability, we see you as a person, not just another case file.

    We’re here to help South Carolinians get the support they need to focus on their health and their families.

     

    Do I Really Need a Local Social Security Disability Lawyer?

    The process of applying for disability benefits isn’t simple. It isn’t just about filling out paperwork.

    It takes significant time and effort to make your disability claim convincing. According to recent Social Security data, around 60% to 65% of initial claims are denied.

    There’s no shame in asking for help from a local South Carolina disability lawyer who knows this system well.

    Our team can help you with each step in this process:

    Step #1: Qualifying for benefits

    The first step is figuring out if you qualify for disability benefits.

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has high standards. You won’t get SSDI just because you have a health problem.

    You need to prove that your health issue is severe enough to stop you from working any job for 12 months or longer.

    Step #2: Applying for disability benefits

    Applying for disability benefits takes a lot of work, but a Charleston disability lawyer can lighten your burden.

    Social Security won’t take your word for it when you say you have a work-stopping health problem. You’ll need to back up your claim with medical records and other objective evidence.

    Your lawyer can help you gather evidence, build your case and avoid common mistakes.

    Not every disability lawyer will help you with the beginning of your disability claim. Some big national firms may tell you to apply on your own and come back if you get denied.

    That’s not how our Charleston Social Security Disability lawyers at Robertson Wendt Disability work. We’re ready to help you put together the strongest possible claim from the very start.

    Step #3: Appealing a denied disability claim

    Even if you think you did everything right on your disability benefits application, you could still be denied.

    Don’t get discouraged. Many people end up winning disability benefits on appeal.

    The SSA gives you just 60 days to start your appeal. The team at Robertson Wendt Disability can help you request reconsideration, the first stage of appeal, before that deadline passes.

    Then we’ll guide you through all the steps of the appeal process to give you the best chance at winning benefits at every stage.

    A key moment is your hearing with a Social Security administrative law judge.

    Our South Carolina disability lawyers make a point of meeting with you ahead of time to help you prepare for your hearing. With out-of-state or national firms, you may find that your lawyer only meets you on the day of your hearing.

    No matter how long your case takes, you won’t pay an attorney’s fee until you win benefits.

    Get a FREE telephone consultation with our team.

     

    What’s Different About Working with a Local Charleston Disability Lawyer?

    A big national law firm may have a lot of lawyers, or even non-lawyer representatives, but that doesn’t replace local knowledge and the individual approach our attorneys take to your claim.

    Our local disability lawyers:

    • Take the time to speak with you and really understand your case
    • Know the local clinics, hospitals and doctors and help you secure important medical records from them
    • Answer your questions any time in the process
    • Help you navigate local Social Security offices, which we’ve been dealing with for years
    • Help you prepare for your disability hearing so you can walk in with confidence
    • Support you through all stages of the appeals process if you get denied disability benefits
    • Represent you in front of South Carolina-based disability judges, whom we have extensive experience presenting cases to
    • Point you toward local resources that can help you make ends meet while you wait for benefits

    You didn’t ask to develop a health problem that made it impossible to work.

    Social Security isn’t fast at helping you, but our local Charleston disability attorneys are.

    We’ve been helping people like you for more than 30 years. Our firm’s founder Robertson Wendt is a board-certified lawyer who has represented thousands of people in disability hearings and taken hundreds of disability benefit appeals to federal court.

    If you’re in South Carolina, can’t work because of major health issues and need financial assistance through Social Security Disability, talk to us.

    We’re real people—not a giant corporation—who help real people.

    Contact Us Today.

     

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