There Are No Costs Unless You Are Awarded Benefits
If you are disabled and unable to work, don't handle your claim for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits alone. You can afford to have an experienced attorney manage the claims process for you — even if you're flat broke.
How does that work?
Simple, attorneys for Social Security disability claimants are only paid for their efforts if they are successful (if benefits are awarded). This means that you can hire a lawyer right now and it will cost you nothing.
Will there be anything left of those benefits if you have to pay an attorney?
Yes, attorneys' fees in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income cases are limited by statute to no more than 25 percent of the retroactive benefits owed to you, or $6,000 — whichever is less.
Are there any hidden costs?
As a firm, our practice is to waive almost all of the costs that go into preparing a case except for the costs associated with obtaining medical records. These costs we advance where needed, and we work with you to get all relevant records regardless. We also give you the choice to assist in getting certain records in order to reduce your
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Milam Law handles Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims for people throughout California's Central Valley. For a free consultation regarding your disability claim — call at 877-822-1346 (toll free) or, contact us online. Flexible appointment times are available as well, and can be done by telephone and facsimile or mail if you cannot travel. We maintain office locations within an hour's drive of most areas between Bakersfield and Sacramento.
