# Getting Started

## [Disability Claims 101: How to Get Started](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/disability-claims-101-how-to-get-started)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

If you’re suffering from an injury or illness, and working is no longer an option, you can file a disability claim. Disability benefits help protect your income and provide the healthcare you need to stay well.

## [How to Win Social Security Disability Benefits Without a Lawyer](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/how-to-win-social-security-disability-benefits-without-a-lawyer)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

Most people wondering how to win social security disability without a lawyer assume applying is a straightforward process—you fill out the application explaining your disability, wait for a decision, and receive your check in the mail.

## [What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Do (That I Can’t)?](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/what-do-social-security-disability-lawyers-do-that-i-cant)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

Applying for social security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) is complex.

## [How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/how-much-does-a-disability-lawyer-cost)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

If you know you need to act, but you keep putting off filing for Social Security disability benefits, you’re not alone.

## [How to Find the Best Disability Lawyer (4 Questions You Should Ask Them)](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/how-to-find-the-best-disability-lawyer-and-4-questions-you-should-ask-them)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

Only 20% of people applying for a disability claim win the case on their initial application.

## [5 Signs That You Will Be Approved for Disability](https://www.atticus.com/advice/getting-started/5-signs-you-will-be-approved-for-disability)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

If you’re applying for disability, you probably already know how tedious and time-consuming this process can be.

## [How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for Disability Benefits?](https://www.atticus.com/advice/general/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-approved-for-disability-benefits)

By Jackie Jakab | Lead Attorney

“When will I get help?” is one of the most common questions people ask when applying for disability. After all, you’re going through this process to get the benefits you need, and you could use that support as soon as possible.