WHY WORK WITH A DISABILITY LAWYER?

Even though you may think you are eligible to receive disability benefits because you have a disability that prevents you from working, this doesn’t mean that you will get these benefits easily.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) carefully evaluates claims before reaching a decision.

Unfortunately, 70% of disability claims are denied initially which means you have to file an appeal to try again to get the disability benefits you believe you are entitled to receive. When the appeals process gets underway your chances of winning your appeal may improve if you work with a disability lawyer.

When you reach the hearing level, your disability lawyer can argue your case in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). He or she is qualified to point out the legal basis for your claim.

The key reason for hiring a disability attorney to help with your disability claim is that your chances of your claim being approved are much increased.

Evidence shows that the SSA is more likely to approve an applicant’s claim if she or he is represented by a disability lawyer. From the first application to the hearing date a disability attorney understands how to present a case that favors the disabled client.

Statistic show that only 31 percent of unrepresented claimants eventually win their claims, while 60 percent of claimants who have lawyers win. You will only be charged an attorney fee if you case is successful and you win back pay from Social Security.