Working With a Disability Lawyer
Working With a Disability Lawyer
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Should You Get Legal Help for Your Disability Claim?
You’re not required to hire a disability attorney, but having a lawyer can improve your chance of getting SSDI or SSI benefits.
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What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Do?
Here is how disability firms and lawyers develop and manage cases in preparation for a disability hearing.
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How a Lawyer Can Help You With a Disability Claim for Mental Illness
Here's why it makes sense to hire a disability lawyer familiar with mental illness for your Social Security claim.
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How Much Does a Social Security Disability Lawyer Cost?
Most disability attorneys will be paid a fee only if they win the case (this is called a contingency fee).
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How to Find a Disability Lawyer, Attorney, or Representative for Social Security Benefits
Having the right help on a Social Security disability case can mean the difference between winning and losing a claim for benefits.
Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer?
Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer?
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Appeal?
Although not required, having a Social Security Disability appeal lawyer will greatly improve your chances of winning your disability claim.
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Survey Statistics: Is a Social Security Disability Lawyer Worth It?
Our survey showed that hiring a disability lawyer makes a big difference in the outcome of SSDI and SSI claims.
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Survey Results: How Much Does a Social Security Disability Lawyer Cost?
Even though disability attorneys’ fees are capped at $6,000, the majority of our readers told us their attorneys received less than that amount.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Lawyers
Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Lawyers
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How Can I Get a Disability Lawyer for Free?
Even at legal aid offices, most disability attorneys and nonattorney advocates work on contingency.
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What Disability Claims Is an Attorney Likely to Reject?
Disability attorneys and law firms only get paid if they win your case, so they may reject cases that are unlikely to win benefits.
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Can I Fire My Disability Lawyer?
You can always fire your disability attorney, but you should consider the option carefully.
Who Are Disability Advocates (Non-Lawyers)?
Who Are Disability Advocates (Non-Lawyers)?
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Should I Hire a Disability Lawyer or a Nonattorney Advocate?
If you decide to hire someone to represent you at your Social Security disability hearing, you can choose either a disability attorney or a non-attorney representative.
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Getting Disability by Arguing You Can't Even Do Sedentary Work
If you have physical or mental limitations that prevent you from doing even sit-down work, you should be approved for disability benefits.
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What Is a Social Security Attorney Advisor Opinion?
If your case qualifies, you can request that an attorney advisor look at your records and make a decision on your benefits before your hearing takes place.
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Social Security Disability: On-the-Record (OTR) Decisions
By requesting an on the record from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be approved for disability benefits without needing to go to a hearing.
