Statistically, chances are higher that Social Security Disability Claims will be denied the first time, rather than accepted. This does not mean that you do not deserve the benefits. This is just how the Social Security Administration weeds out who is serious and who is just hoping to get a little extra money. The belief is that people who are serious will take the time to hire an attorney and file an appeal to the rejection for the Social Security Disability Claims.
Can You Win Without a Lawyer?
One of the more popular questions people ask when they appeal a rejection is: can you win your disability claim without reaching out to a local law firm such as William D. McGillicuddy Law Office PC for assistance? The truth is that, yes, you can win without legal representation. However, the odds of winning a disability claim without legal representation are a lot less likely than having the representation is.
The biggest reason why people decide not to hire a lawyer is money. They know that the lawyer is entitled to a percentage of the money that they win. Is losing that small amount of money really worth the risk of not winning your case at all? Social Security lawyers are only entitled to 25 percent of your back pay or a maximum of $6,000. This is money you are being awarded, so technically you are not paying them anything.
You should hire a lawyer because winning your case is how they get paid which makes them more motivated to do so. A lawyer is your best chance at getting a more sizeable back pay. They can provide evidence regarding how long you have been disabled and how long you have lived a life where you really needed this money to help you and your family. You hire a lawyer because they know how the system works. They know what steps you need to take, what forms you need to fill out, and what you need to say in order to get as much of a back payment as possible. The only thing the lawyer cannot do is speed up the process of time in how long it takes to receive the money.
