If you or a loved one is disabled and unable to work as a result - whether indefinitely or only for a year - you'll almost certainly have to begin navigating the process of applying for social security disability benefits. This is a long and complicated process with plenty of bureaucratic obstacles to clear along the way. While anybody can submit an application for disability benefits, the advantages of having an attorney assist you are incalculable. Keep reading to discover just three reasons why you shouldn't hesitate to hire a social security disability attorney.

Reduce the Chances of Initial Rejection

Most people who apply for disability benefits are initially denied, and many of these rejections are on technical grounds, not medical ones. These technical issues can be as minor as a form that hasn't been filled out, or one that has, but not in time to meet an obscure government deadline. Fortunately, attorneys who specialize in social security disability benefits have extensive experience dealing with the application process, and can tell you exactly what needs to be done and when. Especially when you're dealing with a disability, it's a huge comfort to know that you don't have to also deal with the technicalities of getting the benefits you need and deserve.  

It's Money Well Spent

Almost all social security disability attorneys work on a contingency fee, which means that they don't make any money unless you're awarded some by a court. In addition, there is a legal ceiling to how much money an attorney can earn on a case representing a single individual -- you won't pay more than a quarter of the past due benefits that are awarded to you, or $6000, whichever is less. There's no need to worry about squandering your wealth trying to obtain disability benefits. 

Persistence Pays Off

When many people have their initial claim denied, they lose help and don't know where to turn next. Fortunately, an experienced and knowledgeable attorney will. They will request that your application be reviewed again, in a process called reconsideration. If your application is denied yet again, there's still hope -- an attorney can help you file an appeal so that your case is heard by a judge (and, if necessary, an appeals council and federal court). So if you feel like all hope is lost and the roads to disability benefits are blocked, think again -- an attorney may be just what you need. 

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