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redstatebluegirl

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7. I apologize but I've had bad luck with lawyers in the past few years.

Tue May 24, 2016, 12:35 PM

May 2016

No offense, I should choose my words more carefully. My friend was in a serious accident, she is a single mom so I am trying to help as much as I can since she doesn't have a lot of family. I think I have everything I need to fill out the forms the first time and submit them.

I will begin to search for an attorney here in Oklahoma that will take her case if she is denied, which everyone says she will be the first time. She had a serious head injury, still very slow in communication. The doctors don't think she will ever return to her job in teaching.

I'm not sure what questions to ask when I call a lawyer to make sure I get a good one any suggestions?

Once again, sorry for the comment about lawyers.

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If you don't get an attorney to go to bat for you, you will get turned down. leftofcool May 2016 #1

Advice from a "low life" attorney: missingthebigdog May 2016 #2

I apologize but I've had bad luck with lawyers in the past few years. redstatebluegirl May 2016 #7

'Experience' would be the first question I'd ask, elleng May 2016 #8

It's okay. We are used to it. And we have thick skin, lol. missingthebigdog May 2016 #9

Thanks, I think it will be me asking the questions. redstatebluegirl May 2016 #10

No. CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #3

You didn't say what state you were in Runningdawg May 2016 #4

My son applied for disability himself. The first application is almost always turned down. djean111 May 2016 #5

Here is one website that appears to have good info. Hoyt May 2016 #6

That site includes 2naSalit Apr 2017 #16

No. Downwinder May 2016 #11

Make sure you print the first disability application before you submit it, LeftofObama May 2016 #12

Thank you! Medicare would be a lifesaver for her for sure! She is on Cobre right now. redstatebluegirl May 2016 #13

I agree with this TexasBushwhacker Aug 2016 #14

I didn't have an attorney and I was approved on my first try Victor_c3 Dec 2016 #15