When to Hire a Disability Attorney in Indianapolis?

Why and When Should I Hire a Disability Attorney?

Published by Scott D. Lewis

Social Security Disability Attorney in Indiapolis, IN

Oftentimes, clients call and ask us when they should hire a disability attorney. In a previous blog, we’ve reviewed the process to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, from initial application to a hearing.

When do you need a disability attorney to handle your case? And why?

We help claimants throughout the entire disability process, but most of our clients will come to us when they have received a denial of their initial application, or when they have received a denial for their Request for Reconsideration.

Why Do I Need a Disability Attorney?

First and foremost, claimants hire an attorney for legal expertise. We handle disability claim cases all the time, representing hundreds of Indiana residents in their disability hearings each year. Social Security Disability is all that we do at our Indiana law office.

What Does Our Expertise Means for You?

We are familiar with the local Social Security Administration (SSA), we are familiar with the criteria of a disability, and we know what the judges are looking for to evaluate your claim. As your legal representative, we will be in close contact with the Social Security office throughout the entire process.

In turn, SSA will work with us for any items needed to support and move your claim along. Our office staff will make sure your case is complete; we will meet deadlines for filing appeals and attempt to answer the questions you may have along the way.

How do I Pay for A Disability Attorney?

Many people wonder how they pay for a disability attorney. We provide a free consultation where you get to speak to an actual attorney to discuss your case.

Also, Social Security attorneys work on a contingency basis; that means no upfront fees, and no fees at all unless your claim is favorable. That’s right, if you don’t win, you don’t owe us anything.

If your case is successful, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will set aside 25 percent of any past due benefits recovered for you, with a maximum amount set by SSA.

The attorney fees will be paid by SSA directly to a disability attorney. Again, if we don’t win your claim, you do not owe us anything.

If Social Security pays disability attorneys the same, what are the differences between attorneys?

One of the things we take pride in is being accessible. When you call our office, you can speak to a disability lawyer – no appointment necessary. We hear many complaints from clients who never got to speak with their attorney at other offices.

At Lewis Disability Law, you get to speak with an attorney, from the first case evaluation, through the application and appeals process, and through your court hearing. We answer the phone calls, and we return your calls.

Social Security Disability is a long and complicated process, and we will work to guide you every step of the way. If you just want to talk to an attorney and see if it would be helpful for one of our attorneys to represent you in your disability claim, please call us.

If you have any questions about the disability process, or about how Lewis Disability Law can help with your disability claim, please click HERE or call us at (866) 950-5116..

I’d Like to File for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Where Do I Start?

If you’re unable to work due to physical or mental health impairments, the first question that will come to mind is do I qualify for disability benefits?

Do I Have a Good Social Security Disability Case?

I hear this question probably more than any other question from my clients. When I was in law school, one of my professors told me, “The facts always matter,” and a Social Security disability case is no exception.