Social Security Disability Lawyer in Janesville, Wisconsin

Let a Janesville Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Every year, thousands of people from around the country are forced to take time away from their jobs because of injury or serious illness. If you or a family member have had such an experience, Social Security disability benefits could be vital to your household income. SSD benefits are a right to anyone who has worked and paid their taxes into the social security fund. To learn if you would be eligible, it begins with the application process.
You can begin the process either in person at your local Social Security Administration office, by phone through the national toll-free hotline or through the SSA's website. While some parts of the process can be handled without the help of a licensed law professional, the procedure can become confusing and overwhelming. That is why another way to begin a  disability claim is with the help of a social security disability lawyer.
Their expertise with SSD/SSI regulations is more likely to help you win your case. Your disability advocate can be with you through every step of the application process. Keep in mind that a high majority of original applications are denied. But with the help of an SSD/SSI attorney, you can be prepared for the appeals process. In the event that you are called to face a social security disability judge, your disability advocate can help you prepare to give persuasive testimony.

To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Janesville, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:


This office also serves clients in Afton, Milton, Hanover, Beloit, Edgerton, Footville, Avalon, Clinton, Orfordville, Evansville and surrounding areas.
Founded in 1835 on the east bank of the Rock River, Janesville was named for early settler Henry Janes. It was also the site of the first Wisconsin State Fair in 1851. Today, however, more than 24,000 people with disabilities  live in Janesville and surrounding Rock County. Many of them may be eligible to receive disability benefits.
There are a number of variables to be determined when it comes to a disability benefits claim. Oftentimes the applicant's age and prior occupation are factored into a decision. To help your disability claim, it is imperative that you keep detailed medical records. Be sure to speak with your doctor about your intention to file an SSD application. He or she will be able to give an opinion regarding your condition and can write a letter to include with your file. If you are injured or dealing with an illness, you may not have the time and resources to track down all of the necessary paperwork to submit with your case. Hiring a disability advocate can eliminate much of that legwork.
Chances are if you have lost your income, it can be difficult for your to pay for doctor's visits. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to win your case if you have not seen a physician and have no documented medical records of your condition. If your means are limited, there are free and low cost medical centers that can treat you.

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