In the majority of cases, anyone that cannot work due to a physical or mental disability will be very careful with what might be seen as unnecessary expenses. If you are disabled, do not think for a minute that you have to go without counsel, a Chicago Social Security lawyer will take your case on contingency, which simply means; they are paid when they win your disability claim. Regardless of whether you need help with a SSDI or SSI claim, your lawyer will pursue your case without your having to pay until the case is settled in your favor.
Fee agreement:
- The fees that a Chicago Social Security lawyer can charge for professional services are set by Social Security. To ensure their fees are paid upon a successful conclusion of the case, the lawyer and client enter into a written agreement; this is submitted to Social Security for approval. Once the agreement has been approved, Social Security will pay your lawyer direct out of the back pay you are awarded. Although the fee is capped at 25 percent of the back pay or $6,000, whichever is less, you and your lawyer can agree on any amount as long as it does not exceed the maximum prescribed by SSA.
Who pays out of pocket expenses?
In any legal case there are two different types of expenses:
- The fee charged for professional legal services, and
- Expenses incurred while processing your case
The legal fees are paid directly to your Chicago Social Security lawyer by SSA, you are responsible for any “out of pocket expenses”
Most Social Security lawyers will not ask that you pay for their out of pocket expenses as the expenses are incurred. Rather than this, they ask for reimbursement at the conclusion of the case. This subject is something to be discussed when the fee agreement is being drafted.
If you are suffering from a disabling physical or mental condition you should contact a seasoned Chicago Social Security lawyer for advice and assistance. You are invited to contact The Law Offices of Rabin, Kodner & Brown.
