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Maryland Association of Justice 
Washington DC Social Security Disability Lawyer
Filing a claim on Social Security Disability can be a daunting task if one tries to undertake it themselves. The right representation can mean the difference between a denied claim and compensation. 70% of initial claims are denied. That is a cold hard statistic that hasn't gone down or up very much in the last few years and it isn't expected to in the near future. Educating oneself and the decision in representation is important when seeking to make a claim for social security. When to file, knowing why most people are denied, and understanding the cost of hiring legal counsel will increase ones chance of successfully filing for social security disability.
When it comes to the question of when to file, a lot of people mistakenly think their condition must be near death before they can file. This couldn't be further from the truth. File should be made if your condition is so bad you cannot work anymore or your condition limits your ability to work to the extent you cannot earn enough to gainfully support yourself. A claimant puts himself at a serious disadvantage by waiting too long to file.
To successfully file a claim it is important to know why so many claims are denied, to avoid the common mistakes. The most common reasons are unfamiliarity with the appeals process and a lack of proper medical documentation. By not having the right legal representation a claimant would be at a serious disadvantage. A lawyer will be able to navigate their client through the appeals process and gather the correct medical documents for the claim to be successful. Most claimants aren't familiar with medical terminology and recognizing the documents needed.
A lot of people opt to file the claim themselves for different reasons. Often claimants feel as though they cannot afford an Attorney. That is why understanding the cost is important in order to disprove some misconceptions. When you hire legal representation for your claim there is no out of pocket expense. Your representation will be paid up to 25% of your claim and no more than $6,000. If you receive $20,000 in back pay your representation will receive $5,000. Most people don't know that legal fees for representing social security claimants are regulated by the Social Security Administration. The attorney isn't paid until you have successfully won benefits.
The more a claimant knows about filing social security benefits the more likely they will be successful. Knowing when to file a claim and understanding the importance of legal representation will improve your chances of winning. By filing your claim at the right time you can maximize on the money you will get back. If you make the right choice in having representation you can avoid the common mistakes claimants make that end up getting them denied. Your representation will also be knowledgeable about your options with appeal, and be able to gather the proper medical documentation for your claim.
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