If the stories that you hear about applying for Social Security disability benefits are anywhere close to being true then the whole process is tough, and that is putting it mildly. It is thought by many applicants that hiring a Social Security attorney in Fort Walton Beach right from the outset can prove to be advantageous when it comes to winning what many say is an uphill battle.
The facts are not very encouraging, at least three quarter of the people who do apply for disability benefits independently have their application denied. Many people tend to take this route; they apply by themselves and then turn to legal help when their application is not approved. Knowing in advance that the chances of success are so poor it makes sense to hire an attorney right at the beginning of the process. Although there are no guarantees that an attorney can assure approval, there is a better chance that you will get your benefits quicker. One thing that must be taken into account is the practice of the attorney. As Social Security law is extremely complicated you will want to hire an attorney that focuses on Social disability benefit cases.
There is no way to accurately determine in advance what financial benefit the Social Security Administration will give. Like a personal injury law suit, the amount of award is very much a crap shoot. The fees that the attorney can charge are set by law; the fees are currently set at 25 percent of the back pay or $6,000 maximum. With this in mind, knowing that all Social Security attorneys charge the same, it is certainly in your best interest to hire an attorney that has a reputation of winning the bulk of the cases dealt with.
The law is far reaching and very complex. Attorneys invariably focus their attention on certain specific areas of law; some attorneys will handle criminal cases while others are quite happy working in the corporate arena. A Social Security attorney in Fort Walton Beach knows all the rules, regulations and laws that pertain to disability benefits. This attorney can do many things that a layperson will find is beyond their capability. The attorney knows how to gain access to all the documents that are needed to make a compelling application, he or she can gather all pertinent medical records and present them properly as evidence in support of your claim. In the event you find yourself facing financial difficulties due to the lengthy process, your attorney can explain the issues to the administration in hopes of expediting the claim.
