If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you probably already have a lot on your plate.

You might be dealing with health issues, struggling to pay bills, and unsure of your future. The last thing you want is to get buried in paperwork only to be denied the help you desperately need. That’s the scenario for many people who apply for disability benefits.

Do you need a lawyer to apply for disability? No, you are not required to have one. But legal advice can make the process easier, less stressful, and often more successful.

Here is why it might be worth bringing an attorney on board for your claim.

We all hope to have a decent job that pays the bills so that we can live comfortably. But sometimes, those jobs come with unexpected dangers. Even though we need to work to be able to pay bills, some jobs are not worth the danger that they put you in.