6 Questions to Ask your Veteran Disability Lawyer

When you hear about court cases and lawyers, what is the first thought you have in mind? A feeling of fear, helplessness, the long process, or stress to make the right choice while hiring the lawyer. Right?

With all these thoughts,  you start feeling messed up. But, don’t worry; you are not alone because these are some common thoughts everyone may face. 

When the time comes to hire a lawyer, you want an attorney who will get you through all the complex cases and help you get the benefits. 

But it would help if you remember that before hiring the right veteran disability lawyer, the lawyer should have answers to your questions. 

If you are confused about what questions you need to ask, then here are six questions that need to be answered:

Questions to ask your lawyer:

• How many years of experience do you have with VA disability cases?

It is the first and essential question you can ask your lawyer while hiring them. 

You can ask them how long they have been practicing veteran disability cases. 

Also, talk to them about the number of disability cases they have handled that are  similar to your case . 

In addition, don’t forget to find out if they have knowledge of the Social Security Administration of your locality? 

All these questions can make you analyze the lawyer in a better way. As in most cases, an experienced lawyer in a specific field can make a difference.

• Do you  hold any specialization in disability cases?

Another question you can ask is around the specialization of an attorney regarding your case. For example, in the field of engineering, there are many specializations, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.  

Similarly, lawyers have specializations in specific fields like civil rights, insurance and disability claims, criminal, etc. Suppose you have a case related to veteran disability claims. 

Look for a  VA compensation lawyer rather than a regular lawyer. 

• What is your  credential?

This is another important question you should  ask your lawyer to know if  the  attorney is qualified or not. 

Additionally, you can check their certifications related to disability law. A well-qualified veteran disability lawyer must have received awards and excellent ratings.

• What are your case strategies and approaches?

You should  also ask the lawyer about their approach to handle Social Security disability cases. 

Also, ask about  the strategies and arguments they are making to win your case. 

Furthermore, you can ask them about all the essential documents and why they are needed.

• What is your fee structure?

You can ask the lawyer about their fee structure and payment methods for representing your court case. You should know if there is a retainer fee or if they work on a contingency basis (the payment will be made if you win the case and get benefits). 

Also, you can ask if the methods will be online, offline, or both can work. 

• Can you provide reviews and Testimonials?

While meeting VA disability claim attorneys, you can ask them to provide references about the satisfaction rate of previous clients and if the lawyer has testimonials or reviews of the clients who have received benefits.

Conclusion

Now you know the questions to ask when hiring a Veteran disability lawyer. These questions can help you choose the right lawyer, who can lessen your stress, tension, and fear of rejection and make the complex process of the case easy. 

So, what are you waiting for? Go and ask your lawyer questions and make choices wisely.