Orlando social security attorney

Q: Do you have to have a social security attorney if you want to take the next step after your initial claim for disability insurance was not approved?

A: It is not required that you have an advocate like a social security attorney if you plan to move to the next phase with your claim. A fair number of people who wish to appeal their cases, however, obtain the services of an attorney at this point. The next step is to file a reconsideration. The majority of claimants are denied again after reconsideration. The next step would then be to file an appeal to have your claim heard before an administrative judge. A hearing is your last opportunity to present your case. Having a social security attorney on your side after your application is initially not approved can help you give your case the best chance possible. To have your case heard before an administrative judge, it is not mandatory to be represented by a lawyer. The majority of cases that are awarded benefits after this stage, however, are represented by a legal advocate.

Q: If you would like to hire a social security attorney, what things do you need to know?

A: If you know someone who was happy with an attorney they hired for a disability case, this is the best place to start. If you do not know of any recommendations, hop online and see if you can find any reviews for an attorney who handles your type of claims. Once you find some attorneys, make a list of basic questions you plan to ask any candidates. First, find out what percentage of cases the lawyer handles are disability cases. You would like someone who focuses on disability issues frequently. Make sure you send your file and medical records ahead of time, so the lawyer can review them before your initial meeting. Discuss the steps that will be involved with a claim. Have the attorney provide details on the challenges of your claim and how he plans to overcome them. Do not ask the ratio of wins to losses. Each claim has so many varying factors. It is more helpful to hire a social security attorney that has a lot of disability expertise and who has taken the time to know your particular issues.

Q: Is it wise to submit a new application if you were not approved for disability insurance?

A: It is generally not a good idea to simply apply again after you were initially denied. Your next step is to file for reconsideration. The deadline to file for reconsideration is no later than sixty days after you received notification that your claim was not approved for benefits. If your case is not approved after reconsideration, you will then move on to the hearing phase. You will only add more time to your process, if you begin at square one again and submit a new application in lieu of filing for reconsideration.