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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Chicago has a population of 2,693,976 (as of July 1, 2019). Additionally, 6.9% of the population under the age of 65 is living with a disability. So what are these individuals to do if they find themselves unable to work due to their disability? For many, the first step is to contact a Chicago disability lawyer.
If you have disability insurance, you might be able to receive benefits from your insurance company. Disability insurance policies provided by your employer (or those you pay for as part of a group plan with your employer) can give you short-term and long-term disability benefits. If you have an illness or injury that prevents you from working for at least a year, you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
Chicago Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
We specialize in assisting people with long-term disability claims. We handle both group disability claims, which are usually regulated by ERISA, and individual disability insurance claims.
If the insurance company has wrongfully denied or terminated your claim, we can file the required administrative appeals. If the insurance company continues to uphold the denial of your claim, we can file a lawsuit against the insurer.
Do not let our location discourage you from seeking assistance with your long-term disability claim. Although we are located in Pensacola, Florida, we represent long-term disability claimants anywhere in the United States. We’ve even represented some claimants who live out of the country.
Chicago Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- Northern District of Illinois | United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Government website for the State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Insurance
Northern District of Illinois Case Summaries
- Warner v. Unum – A Claimant Friendly ERISA Federal Court Decision
- Cheney v. Standard – Court Rules Claimant Meets the Definition of Disability
Chicago Social Security Disability Claims
Nick Ortiz is a Social Security disability lawyer ready to fight for the benefits you deserve. Although our office is based in Pensacola, Florida, we represent Social Security disability claimants in Chicago, Illinois. The Social Security Administration now conducts hearings over the phone or using Microsoft Teams, making it possible to represent claimants nationwide. We represent Social Security Disability claimants at the following stages:
Chicago SSA Locations and Resources
- Directions to the local Social Security Administration Office
- Social Security’s website
- Information about the Chicago Office of Hearing Operations
- Top 10 Mistakes Social Security Disability Claimants Make
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Chicago Disability Lawyer
We offer a free consultation for long-term disability claimants whose claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated and for Social Security disability claimants at the process’s initial, reconsideration, or hearing stage. As for attorney’s fees, we offer a No Recovery, Zero Fee Guarantee – meaning we only get paid if you get paid! There is no risk if you hire an attorney to assist you, so why struggle on your own? Call the Ortiz Law Firm at (888) 321-8131 to schedule your free consultation.
