Most people collect Social Security benefits when they reach 65 or older, depending on when they were born. However, if you get sick or injured before retirement age, you will need disability compensation. That’s where a Social Security disability attorney can help you. Here’s how.
No Risk
Most Social Security disability attorneys in Kansas City will not charge you upfront for their services. In fact, you typically won’t pay anything unless you win your case. At that time, your law firm will receive a percentage of the back pay you’re awarded.
Help with Application
The application for disability is lengthy and takes an hour or more to fill out. However, if you make a mistake, you will be disqualified from getting disability benefits. A paralegal at the law firm will usually fill the form out as she asks you various questions about your condition and work history.
Helpful Advice
Social Security disability attorneys in Kansas City can offer their clients helpful advice. For example, your attorney may suggest that you see a psychologist if you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, just to update your medical records. This will ensure you have more recent documentation for the Social Security Administration’s decision-makers.
File Necessary Appeals
Most Social Security disability attorneys in Kansas City will also file appeals when necessary. Most people don’t win their cases during the initial judgement stage. That’s why they have to file appeals. Appeals are usually filed up to the time a hearing is granted to you.
In disability cases, you can either represent yourself or hire an experienced disability attorney. Considering all the benefits the latter can offer, you know which choice is best.
Attorney Matthew R. Grundy, owner of Grundy Disability Group, LLC has specialized in helping people win Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income for more than 12 years.
