The question should not be “can you afford to hire a disability lawyer,” the real question should be can you afford not to have legal representation when your claim for disability benefits was denied? All legal matters are complex; the rules are difficult to comprehend as are the rules and regulations that have to be followed when dealing with a government agency.
It is important that those claiming benefits can be represented by a disability lawyer in Oak Ridge and it won’t cost anything until such time as your lawyer is successful in getting you benefits. Disability lawyers work on a contingency basis, this simply means if they win they get paid, if they don’t win, they don’t get paid. As a disability lawyer is paid from the back pay he or she wins for you, you really cannot afford not to be supported by an experienced lawyer.
Fee agreement:
The fee that a disability lawyer in Oak Ridge can charge for professional services is set by law; it cannot exceed $6,000 or 25 percent of the back pay you are awarded. An agreement between you and the lawyer must be drafted and submitted to Social Security for approval, the agreement is one of the first things the lawyer will arrange once he or she has agreed to take your case.
This arrangement is very much to your advantage. It is not unusual for a disability claim to take several months or even years to be processed. During this period of time the monthly benefits that you will get are accruing. It is not unusual for back pay to be $20,000 or more. This being the case, you can expect to pay your disability lawyer $5,000; 25 percent of $20,000. The balance of $15,000 is yours.
There may be out of pocket expenses that your disability lawyer in Oak Ridge will have as the case is being pursued, these are not much but they are your to pay regardless of the outcome.
It is not easy to pursue a claim for Social Security disability benefits without professional help. If you are looking for a seasoned disability lawyer in Oak Ridge you are invited to contact the Law Offices of Miller & Drozdowski, P.C. Follow us on Google+.
