When Should I Hire an Attorney in My Social Security Disability Case?

Opinions differ about when the most ideal time is to hire a Charlotte Social Security disability attorney to represent a claimant in a Social Security disability case.

Even without an attorney’s help, the Social Security Administration will grant more than a third of applications right from the start. After the SSA denies an application, the SSA will grant benefits to about 15% of applicants who request reconsideration, without an attorney’s assistance.

A Charlotte Social Security disability attorney does not generally get involved in disability cases in the initial application stage. In fact, the SSA makes it difficult for attorneys to offer much assistance at this stage. Cases that require an attorney at the application stage are very rare and usually present very unique facts.

In the reconsideration stage, it is still often challenging for attorneys to represent claimants. It is hard for attorneys to access SSA files and to determine whether a claimant will be disabled for 12 months, as required by the Social Security Act. If you seek legal assistance during the reconsideration stage, it may be easier for you to gather the necessary information and bring it to a Charlotte Social Security disability attorney than for us to access the SSA files.

Consider whether you would like Charlotte Social Security disability attorneys Bridgman & Serbin to represent you in the initial application or reconsideration stages. Otherwise, contact us for advice as soon as the SSA denies your reconsideration request.