Hiring A Social Security Disability Insurance (ssdi) Attorney

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Hiring a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Attorney

You can hire an attorney to help you with your SSDI claim at any stage of your application process, but the only stage at which youre required to have legal representation is at the final appeal when you appear before a judge in Federal District Court.

For most people, filing a claim for SSDI is an arduous process that can be more than a disabled person can manage. In that case, hiring an attorney to manage your initial claim can take some of that burden off you. While you can begin the process of filing your initial SSDI claim with an attorney, some people prefer to file the initial paperwork on their own, which includes filling out the application forms, plus gathering pertinent medical records, work history, tax filings and financial information. Then, if the claim is denied, as is the case in about 70% of cases, some people hire a disability lawyer at that stage to help them with their claim.

If you hire an attorney from the very beginning of the application process, they will make sure all of the forms are prepared properly, so you dont waste time having to make corrections to your application after submittal. They will also make sure your application is submitted to the proper channels, so you dont discover that its been lost in the pipeline somewhere during the review process.

An experienced disability attorney also has the expertise to know exactly what kind of information is necessary to substantiate the seriousness of your medical impairment. They can work with your doctors to ensure they correctly document your health condition to best illustrate your inability to work. And, if they determine that your doctor isnt fully able or willing to assist you in getting your disability benefits, they can direct you to another physician you can be more supportive of your claim.

Whichever route you choose to take, theres no denying that an attorney with long term experience working with the Social Security Administration and who knows the ins and outs of the business can give you an advantage in getting your claim for SSDI approved in a timely manner. Their expertise in knowing your rights and handling many different types of claims allows them to come up with the right strategy in presenting your case in such a way as to increase the odds of winning.

If youre wondering how much it will cost you to get legal representation for your claim, the good news is that there are strict rules as to how much a Social Security disability attorney can charge. A reputable attorney will offer you a free consultation to review you case and assess your likelihood of gaining SSDI. Almost all disability attorneys represent their clients on a contingency basis, which means that you pay nothing until your case is resolved, at which point you pay a percentage of your initial benefit payment.

The Social Security Agency limits attorney fees in SSDI cases to 25% of total payment, or $6,000. That means that if your case is granted, you will collect past due benefits from the time of your initial application. As an example, if its taken eight months for your case to be approved and your monthly benefit is $1000, youll get an initial payment of $8,000 and pay the lawyer up to $2,000. You will owe the attorney nothing out of your subsequent monthly payments. If you do hire a lawyer, make sure you review their contract carefully so you know exactly what you will owe them for representing you.

There are many trustworthy, experienced attorneys to choose from if you decide to go that route. One way of choosing a lawyer is to consult your State Bar Association and ask for a referral. The legal field is very specialized and a divorce or personal injury lawyer probably wont have the proper expertise to best serve your needs. Hiring a lawyer who doesnt specialize in Social Security disability law is like hiring a heart surgeon to give you a colonoscopy!

by: Burt Owens

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