Social Security Disability Lawyers

Social security disability lawyers should be retained by anyone making an SSD, or social security disability claim. While claimants are not required to have the services of an attorney during the initial claim, there are several reasons why a person may decide that it is much more beneficial to retain the services of a social security disability lawyer. It is simply unwise to proceed with a claim on your own. Applicants are allowed to file their own claims and appeals, which includes appeal the initial denial.

Social security disability lawyers are trained and educated in the complicated and involved process surrounding the social security system and claims made to it based on disability. They are also well versed in the legal processes surrounding the appeals system when a claim is initially declined. In fact, the initial claim may be straight forward enough, and if any part of the process can be attempted without a lawyer, that would be the only phase.

If You've Been Denied Social Security, Don't Wait

After that initial claim, anyone making a disability claim would be highly advised to retain the services of a trained attorney in order to increase their chances of a successful appeal. The fact of the matter is that if an application was initially denied, it is unlikely that a person undergoing self representation will understand the legal details of why the application was initially denied. This means that they will likely be unable to provide the supplemental evidence and documentation in order to have a successful appeal. Most applications that represent themselves in the appeal process are denied for a second time.

Social security disability lawyers represent a claimant’s best chance for a successful claim; however, many people are hesitant to retain the services of such a lawyer because they don't want to pay attorneys fees. The truth is, in cases involving social security disability, a lawyer will not charge up-front fees and they do not charge by a system of billable hours. Instead, they will charge a set percentage of the total back pay that is awarded in the event of a successful claim or appeal.

In the event that a claim or appeal remains unsuccessful throughout the entire process, the lawyers will not attain any fee from the claimant. The percentage that the majority of attorneys receive is typically 25%; however, there is a cap that is adjusted yearly that sets a ceiling to the total amount of fees that the attorney may be able to receive. If the 25% would exceed that amount, it stops at the payment cap instead. This ensures that social security disability lawyers are compensated fairly and justly for their time, while also protecting the financial status of the claimant. It could be very difficult for someone on disability to pay for a lawyer if their case was unsuccessful, which is why this system is in place.

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Do not be discouraged if your claim has been denied. Choose a law firm that handles Social Security Disability appeals. Call or email the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. We are Social Security Disability lawyers who represent working men and women who have been wrongfully denied benefits. We want for you to have a fair hearing with competent legal representation. Call us today at 1-(800)- 779-4950. Or, if you prefer, email us at Info@Ogletreeabbott.com and we will contact you right away. Let us help you today.