Should I Get an Attorney for My Social Security Disability Case?

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Orlando, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 28, 2011 -- If you should become injured or ill for any reason and are unable to work for at least five months, you have a federally protected right to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Yet the process for filing a claim can be so overwhelmingly difficult that thousands of people choose to forego this right and instead struggle to make ends meet.

When you are unable to work due to a health condition, you will already be facing a loss of financial support. In addition, you will be faced with increasing medical bills alongside emotional and physical pain and suffering. These things are difficult enough to deal with without having to also go through the arduous task of seeking some sort of compensation. For this reason alone, having an SSDI attorney on your side is essential during every part of this process.
Why Hire an SSDI Attorney?
In addition to helping make the process smoother and allow you time to focus on your health, having an SSDI attorney on your side can help ensure you receive compensation. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 64 percent of all SSDI claims are denied upon their initial filing. This can be due to something as simple as one missing piece of information. When you have an attorney on your side, he will help you with the paperwork, making sure everything is in order when you file.

When your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision. The SSA states that 52 percent of appeals are granted. This is a long and difficult process involving meetings and even hearings. The appeals process can be so overwhelming that many people choose to accept an initial denial and struggle on without SSDI. An experienced SSDI attorney will know exactly what to do if your claim is denied and will make this process more successful by shouldering the responsibility for evidence gathering while building a strong argument on your behalf.
Knowing how difficult the process for collecting SSDI can be, the SSA actually recommends you hire an attorney before you file. This makes their jobs easier and increases your chance for a successful outcome. Your attorney cannot collect any fees until your SSDI has been approved. Having an attorney on your side enables you to focus all of your energy on recovery while he tackles the complexities of filing an SSDI claim.

If you need to file an SSDI claim in Central Florida, please visit the website of the Social Security Disability attorneys at Best and Anderson for more information on how we can help.

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