Social Security Law & Disability

 Like other wings of the law, a Social Security Disability attorney is only paid if the case is won. Very often in Social Security disability cases, the claimants are not wealthy individuals and cannot afford the cost of a high-price lawyer who charges at an hourly rate. Additionally, claimants have increased financial distress due to loss of wages that have led to the claim for benefits in the first place. It is a mistake to automatically assume that a lawyer is prohibitively expensive, as you will only be paying money if your case is won.

What is Social Security Disability?

Additional features of a quality SSD attorney include:

1. The lawyer should explain how the back pay system works, as well as what you should expect from your settlement. Setting realistic expectations is part of the lawyer's job. If you are approved for both SSI and SSD, back pay terms can be confusing.
2. The attorney should also explain how he or she intends to get the claim approved and should walk you through each step of the process.
3. The attorney will gather together all relevant evidence and likely request more to make the strongest case possible.

All told, this is not a process you should do alone because it is a vastly complicated process, and given the fact that you will only owe money on the back end, it is highly advisable for anyone seeking a claim.

About Social Security Attorney California: West Coast Disability Law Group, LLP is an experienced and caring firm. The founding partners have handled thousands of cases and are well-versed in all the areas of Social Security law at every stage. Our attorneys are also knowledgeable in other areas of disability and estate planning law such as veterans disability law, long term disability claims, and healthcare directives.