Before Hiring a Social Security Attorney
How Much Are Attorney Fees?
The amount that an attorney can charge in a Social Security case is set by the Federal government. Fees are 25% of the amount of back benefits you are owed by the Social Security Administration, up to a maximum of $5,300; the fee is usually deducted by the Social Security Administration from your benefit check. This maximum will be increased by the Social Security Administration to $6,000 in the near future. In addition, you are responsible for medical record costs, if any.
How Can a Disability Lawyer Help My Case?
The regulations and process of a Social Security claim and the subsequent appeals process are confusing to many applicants. Often times it is overwhelming to locate, prepare and present the information you are looking for when you are faced with a denial. Hiring experienced representation will alleviate that burden and help you to prove your disability to the Social Security Administration. Clients represented by Bill Gordon and Associates get a comprehensive suite of services including:
- Help you understand the appeals process
- Examine your claim under Social Security regulations
- Check status of your social security disability claim throughout the process
- File your appeals and help you complete Social Security forms
- Make sure that appeal deadlines are not missed
- Review Social Security’s decisions and actions on your claim
- Work with Social Security to make sure your file has complete records
- Help you gather and submit medical evidence
- Help prepare your testimony for hearing
- Submit an argument summarizing the evidence and facts in your claim
- Send your doctors medical questionnaires regarding your condition
- Request that Social Security send you to additional medical exams if necessary
- Review and copy documents in your Social Security file
- Represent you in a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
- File an appeal to the Appeals Council, if the administrative law judge issues an unfavorable decision that is not supported by substantial evidence
When Should I Hire a Disability Attorney?
You can hire legal representation at any point in your claim, but the sooner you contact us the better.
You can even hire representation before you have made your initial application; this way, your claim can be given the attention it deserves, and the application and appeal will adhere to the rules and regulations imposed by the Social Security Administration.
How Do I Find The Best Disability Attorney For Me?
When considering who will represent you in your Social Security case, the most important question to ask is how experienced the attorney is. The regulations of the Social Security Administration are different than any other area of the law, and require a high level of expertise. It is beneficial to hire a representative who specializes in disability cases.
