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Can an attorney get my social security disability claim? How?
Asked on May 19th, 2015 on Litigation - Illinois
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Can lawyers help with social security disability? What if the process takes too long or if they reject it? I am on a limited budget.
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Experienced lawyers can help a lot. And as you know, actually having your claim approved can take quite a long time. Try to work out a fee you can afford with the lawyer.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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Gregory M. Janks, P.C.
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Yes, there are lawyers that "specialize" in helping clients present Social Security claims, as well as Social Security Appeals. Typically the lawyers fee comes out of a successful award. You should do an internet search, contact lawyer referral agencies/services/Bar Associations or ask those you trust for the names of Social Security attorneys and present your facts to them for an analysis of your possible claim, how long it would take, what it would cost, how they would be paid, etc.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:12 AM
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Devermont and Devermont does it on a contingency.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:12 AM
Edwin K. Niles
I think you will find that lawyers who do this sort of work might charge a percentage, so it might be a good idea for you to get a referral from your local bar association.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:11 AM
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There are attorneys who work on disability cases. Although we cannot make the government agencies process your application faster, usually an attorney's involvement speeds up the result simply because he or she knows what documents must be submitted and makes much fewer mistakes in the paperwork. Well-prepared application is less likely to be denied, and if it does get denied, we know what to do next. You do not need to worry about your limited budget: your attorney gets paid 25% of the back pay you get when your case is won (for example, your application gets approved 8 months after it was filed; the SSA will pay you the benefits for these 8 months, and your attorney will get 1/4 of that amount). If you do not get any back pay, you do not owe any fee to your attorney. The only money your attorney can ask you to pay in advance is the costs of obtaining records and medical examinations.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:09 AM
Sure, an attorney can handle anything you hire them for. talk to a few to see what they would charge and if you really need them. Their are Nolo press and other books written on the subject.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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Attorneys often work on disability claims. Your other question makes no sense to me.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 4:59 AM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, there are plenty of lawyers that will take your case on a contingency basis, which means there is no charge in the event of no recovery. Consider consulting an experienced Social Security lawyer.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 4:20 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Smart people usually use a lawyer to help. We cannot guarantee that we will win, but the odds are certainly better. The lawyer is entitled to a fee of 25% of the accumulated amount to which you would be entitled, up to a certain maximum. Most lawyers will work on a contingency fee, and only get paid if they win. Hire a lawyer.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:50 PM
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You must be totally disabled for 12 continuous months or be expected to die within 12 months. Go to ssa.gov and apply. If you are denied twice and still not returned to work, then call a social security disability lawyer for further advice about representation at a hearing.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:39 PM
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There are attorneys who do this work on a regular basis, and many who will have nothing to do with it. What you have to do is find a lawyer in your locality who takes SSD cases, call him/her up and talk about your situation. Initial calls are free, and that person can walk you through the process and discuss fees, etc. before you decide to sign a retainer. I am told that most claims are rejected the first time though and that you have to take an appeal. This is done to screen out meritless claims. Good luck.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:38 PM
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Yes, there are lawyers who represent people in social security disability claims. You can probably find such a lawyer by looking in the web.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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Commonly lawyers are used to represent SSD claims. The timing is up to the government, but payments are retroactive to the application date if granted.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A.
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Yes, seek out an attorney specializing in Soc Sec cases....they work on a percentage fee of the amount of back benefits usually.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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An attorney that handles social security claims normally takes the case on the basis of being paid if he can win the case (i.e., no money out of your pocket up front). There is usually a free consultation also.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 3:17 PM