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Is It Too Late to Get a Lawyer?

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Many people hire a lawyer to help them with the Social Security Disability application.

Other people wait till they are denied before they hire a lawyer to file the appeal.

But it is not too late to hire a lawyer if you are at the hearing stage.

It is important to get your case ready to go before the Administrative Law Judge.

You will need updated medical records.

You will need to know what kind of questions the Social Security Judge will ask.

You will need to know what the Judge is looking for in deciding whether you are disabled.

You will need to know what questions to ask the vocational expert.

You will need to know how to explain your disability case to the Judge.

Questions about your Social Security case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Arbitrators awarded millions of dollars, but ignored state experts in workers’ comp cases – Workers’ comp investigation – bnd.com

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Arbitrators awarded millions of dollars, but ignored state experts in workers' comp cases – Workers' comp investigation – bnd.com.

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Work Comp Hot Issues

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Here are some big issues that occur in Illinois Workers’ Compensation Cases:

History of injury in the medical records. If you do not mention your work accident to the hospital or doctor, then you have an uphill battle.

Surveillance videos. Private investigation tapes of you working in the yard or on the golf course. Not always pretty.

Spotty medical treatment. The insurance company will try to nail you for long periods without treatment.

Not doing a strong job search. This will drop your case value quickly.

Combative witness. Fighting with the opposing attorney, and being surly before the judge will not help you.

Questions about your Workmans Compensation case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Disability Hot Spots

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The biggest problem areas I have seen recently in Social Security Hearings:

Unemployment benefits. Some judges believe it is inconsistent to get unemployment and ask for Social Security Disability.

Drugs and Alcohol. Big time problems if you cannot show treatment.

Following a Diabetic diet. Do you have diabetes? Are you compliant? Do you eat right. Some judges are starting to ask these questions.

Travel a lot? Seems to imply that you are not disabled if you can drive or fly long distances.

Babysitting. Some judges treat this like a job, even if it is for family on a sporadic basis.

Questions about what Social Security Judges look for? Call Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.