Has your social security disability claim been denied?

You are not the first person to get denied a social security disability claim, and you are not the last person either.  In fact, almost every claim that goes to the Social Security Administration gets denied in the first round...so you have joined the league of many when you are faced with the denial of that which you righfully deserve.

Do I need an attorney to handle my claim?

The short answer is "no".  Whenever you initially file a social security claim, it is best to do it on your own without incurring attorney's fees.  However, when your claim gets denied, it usually means the the Social Security Administration is requesting a more detailed documentation of your disability.  It is at this point you should consider legal assistance to handle the convoluted structure of the Social Security Administration and be rest assured with the peace of mind that you have somebody on your team fighting for what you are rightly entitled to.

Do I have to pay attorneys to handle my claim?

The short answer is "no".  Whenever the Social Security Administration denies your initial claim, it provides a provision for a legal representative to jump in and handle the paperwork for you.  In so doing, the Social Security Administration provides a payment to your legal representative based on the amount of the settlement of your disability claim.  Should you require an attorney to do the initial paperwork to process your claim (a claim that has a high probability of getting denied) then you will incur attorney's fees.  Your best bet is file a claim and then seek legal help the minute that it gets denied.

When should I contact an attorney?

It is best to seek legal help the minute your initial claim gets denied.  The Social Security Administration provides a very short window of time to file an appeal after they have denied your claim, so it is extremely important to seek legal help as soon as you are notified of a denial.  Once that window of time passes to file an appeal to your claim - your rights to Social Security Disability benefits can be lost forever, so it is of utmost importance that you get an appeal filed as soon as you are informed of a denial.