Even legal cases are often not black and white.
There are rules and laws but human beings are the ones who interpret the laws and rules.
This is certainly true in Social Security Disability cases.
You need to keep this in mind when you enter the court room for a disability trial.
The Judge has certain inclinations and leanings.
You can either influence your case favorably or unfavorably through your behavior.
The importance of how you treat others starts before the hearing.
Doctors and nurses write notes in your records.
The Judge will read your medical records.
Treating your medical providers with politeness and care may help shape the records to reflect your limitations and restrictions in the light most favorable to you, and may make the doctor willing to become your advocate in your Social Security Disability case.
You should treat the Judge with politeness.
It never hurts to give the Judge a reason to like you and to look on your case in the most favorable light.
It does not help to argue with the Judge. You should answer the Judge’s questions openly and candidly.
This will keep the Judge from questioning your truthfulness about other matters in the record.
Explaining the apparent weaknesses in your case will help the Judge understand that you are human.
For instance, some days may be good days when you can do some chores or special activities but it may not happen very often.
You may be in pain and under stress at the time of the hearing, however, it will really help your case if you treat the Judge respectfully and with kindness.
Questions about the best way to win your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.