When Is The Right Time To Talk To A Social Security Disability Lawyer?

by | Jun 5, 2020 | Law

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Disability law in Knoxville is extremely complex, there are many obscure rules and regulations and they frequently change. The Social Security Administration makes it difficult for applicants, close to 75 percent of applications for SSDI is rejected and then become subjected to long, drawn out appeals. If you are faced with making an application for benefits then you would be wise to discuss your situation in detail with a professional who knows all the ins and outs of disability law in Knoxville.

The cost of hiring a social security lawyer are straight forward; first understand that if the case is lost there are no legal fees but when the case is won the legal fees are simply 25 percent of the disability back-pay up to a maximum of $6,000. The benefits of having a seasoned lawyer in your camp are many, it is also important to know exactly when to get the lawyer involved.

Why hire a disability lawyer?

The reason is quite simple; with a disability layer your chances of approval are much higher than those who do not have a lawyer. Certainly there are people that make the application and fight through the various appeals and eventually get approved, but statistically there are a lot fewer of these applicants approved than there are applicants that are represented by legal counsel.

The initial application, right through the appeals and even beyond are difficult for a layperson to understand. Disability law in Knoxville is complex but seasoned lawyers know the law and they know how to apply it and present their client’s case to the SSA in the best light. Right from the initial application a lawyer can provide guidance on what recognized impairment your disability meets and helps put together a case which is most persuasive to the SSA. Even though you have a lawyer, don’t be surprised or disappointed when the initial application is denied, most are. When your case is denied and up for appeal the lawyer can gather and submit additional evidence that supports the claim, the lawyer can get an opinion from the doctor that treated you and prepare you for the questions that you may get asked at the appeals hearing.

When to hire a lawyer:

When it comes to making application for social security disability benefits a good rule of thumb is “the earlier the better.” Start with calling for a free consultation, let the lawyer evaluate the case on its merits and help you right from the start. You are far more likely to be approved if you are represented by a lawyer who fully understands disability law in Knoxville.

There is an old saying that goes something like “a man without a lawyer has a fool for a client.” There is a lot of truth to that because disability law in Knoxville is far too complex for a layperson to grasp. If you are going to apply for Social Security disability benefits visit Drozdowski & Rabin PLLC and get help to file for SSD or contact (865) 299-7080.

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