Blog - Skip Wilson, Attorney - Atlanta, GA
How can an attorney help with my Social Security case?
Last Updated (Friday, 08 October 2010 20:29) Written by john Thursday, 07 October 2010 15:21
If you have been denied your Social Security Benefits, you should speak to an attorney. An experienced Social Security attorney can help in several ways. First, your attorney should help in developing medical evidence. This includes gathering medical reports and making sure the Judge has the reports to aid in deciding your case. Second, hiring an attorney will give you an advocate in the court room. Several theories of disability may be presented to the Judge which give the Judge more ways to find you disabled and rule in your favor. Your attorney should inform you on how the court proceeding will take place and what to expect. Third, an attorney can explain the disability process so that you understand where your claim is and how it is progressing. This is very important because most Social Security claims take months and sometimes years and the frustration with the system can be a lot to deal with on your on.There are many other reasons to contact an attorney if your benefits have been denied. These will be discussed later. But do keep in mind that you have 60 days to appeal a denial. So if you are denied and you think you may want to speak with an attorney, don't delay!
Injured on my job. What do I do first?
Last Updated (Tuesday, 14 September 2010 13:59) Written by Administrator Friday, 10 September 2010 18:50
If you are injured while working at your job, you need to report the injury as soon as possible to your supervisor. Georgia law requires that notice of an injury be given to the employer within 30 days (although there are a few exceptions to this rule). In my practice, I've noticed that the cases which are denied most often because of "notice" are those cases where a worker is injured one day and reports it the next. Even worse is when someone gets hurt on Friday and reports the injury on Monday morning. I see this all the time where someone gets hurt on Friday and thinks they will rest over the weekend and feel better on Monday. But when you are still hurting on Monday, it can present a problem. This time gap gives the employer and their insurer the argument of "how do we know the injury didn't happen over the weekend?". Although we usually are able to secure benefits for our clients who are in this situation, it takes time and often filing for a hearing in court. Don't take chances. If you are hurt, report it. Get the medical attention you need.
