Yakima Social Security Disability Lawyers Serving Central Washington
When you can’t work, a Bothwell Hamill & Sutton, PLLC, a disability lawyer can help you get monthly checks from Social Security Disability.
Get Financial Relief From Social Security Disability
Social Security pays disability benefits if a physical or mental disability prevents you from working.
But many deserving people are denied.
I’m Tom Bothwell.
If you were denied, don’t assume the government must be right. I’ve helped many people with their disability claims in Central Washington.
Get Benefits So You Can Move On With Your Life
Bad health has hit you hard. You can’t work like you once did. Now you’re worried about money and survival.
You never thought you’d be unable to work and have to rely on Social Security Disability benefits.
But this isn’t just about benefits. It’s about your life. It’s about getting some stability so you can move past a difficult time.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly checks to help you through. This is an insurance program you paid for out of your paychecks when you worked.
But Social Security doesn’t award benefits easily. It takes a lot of work, filling out long applications, waiting – and very often getting denied and having to appeal.
Get Help From Someone Who Works With This All The Time And Can Make A Strategy Just For You.
The attorneys at Bothwell Hamill & Sutton, PLLC, have helped thousands of people win benefits in Yakima, Kennewick, Sunnyside, Spokane, Richland, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Walla Walla and all across Central Washington.
If you can’t work, let us go to work to get you benefits. Call 509-606-6917 or complete this online form to set up your free case review.
How Do You Know If You Qualify For Benefits?
Social Security has some basic conditions to qualify for disability benefits:
- Past work: You worked and have a substantial record of paying into the Social Security system.
- Medical condition: Because of health problems, you cannot continue working.
- Can’t work: You also cannot switch to another job.
- Long-term disability: Your medical conditions have lasted, or will last, at least a year – or eventually lead to death.
If you’re unsure whether you have a qualifying disability, we can help evaluate your situation.
How Do You Apply For Benefits?
To apply for SSDI benefits, you’ll need to navigate the application process, which includes filling out forms, providing health records and summarizing your work history.
You need to make sure your application is:
- Accurate: Don’t exaggerate your health problems – but don’t downplay them either.
- Thorough: Including medical evidence from doctor visits is extremely important.
- Timely: Apply as soon as you know you can’t work. Waiting can reduce your back benefits.
An experienced disability lawyer makes sure you have all these points covered. At Bothwell Hamill & Sutton, PLLC, you pay no attorney fee until you win. And we don’t charge you anything for talking to us about your case.
What If You’re Denied?
It feels terrible to get denied SSDI benefits. But you shouldn’t panic. Most people get denied on their first try. It’s often through the appeals process that people win benefits.
Keep this in mind when you need to appeal:
- Move fast: You have to meet a deadline of 60 days from the date on your denial notice.
- Get prepared for a disability hearing: When you’re going to meet a judge to talk about your health problems, you need to be ready. We strongly encourage you to get a lawyer at this stage.
Social Security’s own numbers have shown that if you don’t have a professional representative, you’re less likely to be approved for benefits.
How Long Will Your Social Security Disability Benefits Last?
SSDI benefits usually continue as long as you can’t work. The government periodically reviews your case to determine if you still qualify for disability benefits. Also, when you reach full retirement age, the benefits you get change. You’ll still get financial support, but it converts from disability benefits to Social Security retirement benefits.
Do You Have To Hire The First Washington Social Security Disability Lawyer You Consult With?
No, you don’t have to hire the first lawyer you consult. You should speak with several attorneys to find one who best fits your needs and has relevant experience. Consider their skills, communication style and fees before making your choice.
How Can The Yakima Social Security Disability Attorneys At Bothwell Hamill & Sutton, PLLC, Help With Your Case?
Life is hard when you can’t work. Our caring disability lawyers are here for you. Here’s how we can help:
- Make applying easier: We know how to navigate the application process for benefits. Let us guide you through it in Central Washington.
- Help older workers: If you’re over 50, we can help with your Social Security Disability claim.
- Get you ready for important disability hearings: We’ll prepare you to talk about your health problems with confidence at your disability hearing.
- Show you qualify: We’ll help prove that your health issues meet the requirements for disability benefits in our region.
- Answer your worries: Have questions? We’re here to explain everything about Social Security Disability clearly.
- Fight for you if you’re denied: Don’t give up. We’ll help you through the appeals process if they say no to your initial application in Washington.
- Be your strong voice: We know how to speak up for you better than non-attorney advocates can.
Our team cares about you and your family. We’ll work hard to get you the help you need. Let’s talk about your disability claim today.
Local Social Security Disability Office – Visit Us Today
Bothwell Hamill & Sutton, PLLC, is here to assist you with your Social Security Disability needs. We serve clients in Central and Eastern Washington in English or Spanish. To get started on your Social Security Disability matter, schedule a free consultation at our Yakima office by calling 509-606-6917 or completing this online form.
Our address is 1400 Summitview Avenue, Suite 100A, Yakima, WA 98902. To reach our office, use these driving directions:
- From downtown, head west on Yakima Avenue
- Continue onto Summitview Avenue
- Our office will be on your right, just past 14th Avenue
We’re conveniently located near Milroy Park. Visit us during our business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fridays. We’re closed on weekends.
