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Sooner Than Later
by Deborah M. Truscello, Esq., Expert Contributor and Founder/Owner of Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello
In the normal course of life, you may be faced with a major or minor legal issue. In its early stages, it can be difficult to determine on your own the seriousness of a given situation. No one knows how an issue is going to develop and what the possible ramifications or impact will be on their lives.
The most important thing to do is to consult with an attorney immediately. Do not assume you know what the law requires or that the law is dictated by common sense. Remember the adage that only a fool has himself for a client. The law can be very complicated.
The primary reason to have a legal consult is to afford yourself the time that may be needed to deal with a budding scenario properly and with the benefit of counsel moving forward while the legal issue is developing. Forewarned is forearmed. Avoid procrastination over seeing a lawyer and/or the most attractive desire to save money. A quick consult can save you a lot of heartache, time and money in the long run.
Innocent or seemingly innocuous mistakes can be avoided. The chances increase significantly for a more successful outcome when you have the benefit of legal counsel. Sometimes attorneys cannot go back in time and correct those mistakes. The legal world and all that comes with it can be very technical in nature. People may rely on what seems to be common sense decisions. The danger is not knowing proper procedure or what is required under the law and what should or should not be done.
For example, the initial application for social security disability benefits is done without legal counsel. Legal counsel does not become applicable unless benefits are denied at the initial stage and an appeal needs to be taken. You have 60 days from the date on the letter from social security to file an appeal. If you consult with an attorney before the initial application, you will be better prepared to handle the application and a better chance of success.
The attorney will advise you to include all medical conditions as well as perhaps vision, hearing, weight and other medical conditions that you may not realize are included. Initial applications are, however, sometimes denied. If you had consulted with an attorney who handles social security disability cases before the initial application, that same attorney would be prepared to handle the appeal. The consultation with an attorney does increase your chances for a successful initial application.
The moral of the story is to consult with an attorney sooner than later. Chances are it could save you time and money in the long run.
Deborah M. Truscello, Esq., Expert Contributor and Founder/Owner of Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello
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