When an individual engages the services of a lawyer they will pay for the legal services in one of two ways; a set hourly charge or contingency. A disability lawyer in Maryville will represent a client based on the contingency fee arrangement which simply means that the lawyer will be paid a percentage of the award upon success. In the case of Social Security benefit awards, the contingency fee is based on the amount of back pay awarded.
The contingency fee agreement:
Regardless of whether you plan on filing for SSDI or SSI you will be asked to enter into a contingency fee agreement, by entering into this agreement you are giving the Social Security Administration the authority to pay your lawyers fee direct out of the back pay upon approval of your claim.
What is the fee structure?
A disability lawyer in Maryville can charge a client 25 percent of the back pay award up to a maximum of $6,000. This is the extent of the lawyer’s fee, it is only paid from the back pay; there are no other payments s time passes. If you opt for legal representation it will not cost anything, the legal fee will be paid directly to the lawyer after the case has been won and you are awarded benefits.
Out of pocket expenses:
To pursue your claim effectively your lawyer will have to get a considerable amount of information which includes your current medical records and work records. There are times when the lawyer will need to arrange medical exams or extensive psychological tests; these are expensive and the costs will be charged to the client. There is other incidental out of pocket expenses such a photocopying and postage as well.
Although the legal fee is fixed and paid from the award, your lawyer may ask you to pay an amount up front to cover out of pocket expenses or simply request reimbursement once the case is completed.
As a seasoned disability attorney in Maryville is more likely to see that you are granted Social Security benefits, hiring the best is always the right decision. You are invited to contact the Law Offices of Miller & Drozdowski, P.C. We are also on facebook.
