About 90 percent of claimants trying for Social Security disability benefits are represented by attorneys or non-attorney advocates who charge a fee for their representation.
Social Security has structured the fee for these representatives to protect the claimant, not the representative. This assures the claimant that he/she can get top notch legal representation and not worry about high legal fees.
Some examples of how Social Security protects the claimant:
1. No fee unless you win your case.
2. No fee unless you also receive back pay.
3. In most cases, up-front fees are not allowed.
4. The fee is limited to 25 percent of your back pay and there is a dollar-amount cap on top of that.
5. Social Security must approve the attorney's fee in writing before a fee may be charged.
This arrangement assures the claimant that may be charged will be the result of a successful claim or appeal, that the amount of the fee will be reasonable and fair (and agreed to upfront by both the claimant and representative).
Helping the disabled in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee: Social Security applications, appeals and hearings. Free Consultations. (256) 799-0297
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