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In Columbus, Georgia, 13.8% of the population under the age of 65 lives with a disability, so it is no surprise that we are so often contacted by disability claimants seeking assistance with their claims. Led by seasoned disability attorney Nick Ortiz, the experienced legal team at the Ortiz Law Firm is ready to fight for the benefits that you deserve. As our past clients attest, our firm is compassionate and sensitive to the unique needs of each client.
Columbus Georgia Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
You probably have enough worries about your medical treatment, medical bills, and other complications caused by your loss of income and deteriorating health. We understand that this is a time of unprecedented stress in your life. That’s why it’s so frustrating to have to fight with a disability insurance company to get the benefits you deserve.
Unfortunately, your insurer will look for any reason to deny or terminate your claim. If you have been wrongly denied benefits, you can improve your chances of having your claim approved on appeal by working with a disability insurance lawyer. We focus primarily on long-term disability claims, so we understand the rules and regulations that govern these claims and we know how to avoid the tactics that sneaky insurance companies use to deny claims.
Our geographic location should not discourage you from contacting us to see what we can do to help. We represent long-term disability claimants anywhere in the United States from our Pensacola office. We have experience with all of the major disability insurance companies that have a presence in Georgia. When we need to file a lawsuit, Nick Ortiz can either be admitted to your local federal court through what we would call a pro hac vice admission, or he can file a lawsuit here in the state of Florida. What we do is we evaluate each claim on a case by case basis.
If your long-term disability claim has been wrongfully denied or terminated, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a free case evaluation. We handle group disability claims governed by ERISA regulations as well as claims under individual disability insurance (“IDI” or “DI”) policies. We help claimants navigate the administrative appeals process with their insurer and, if necessary, litigate in court.
Columbus Courts, Government, and Insurance Department Information
- Middle District of Georgia | United States District Court
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Government of the State of Georgia
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Columbus Social Security Disability Claims
When you hire the Ortiz Law Firm, you get an expert with years of experience guiding claimants through the Social Security disability process. Do not settle for just any attorney because they are right down the street. You can work with an attorney anywhere in the country, so you owe it to yourself to get the best representation possible.
The SSA now conducts hearings using Microsoft Teams or over the phone, so your attorney can appear at your hearing even if they are on the other side of the country. As a result, we have expanded our Social Security practice to represent claimants nationwide.
Many long-term disability claimants do not realize that they must also apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Even if you have a long-term disability insurance policy, the insurance company will likely require you to apply for Social Security disability benefits while you are receiving long-term disability benefits.
In most cases, your insurance company will refer you to a specialized organization, such as Allsup or The Advocator Group, to help you file your claim. However, you do not have to work with the recommended organization. You are free to hire an attorney instead of a non-attorney advocate.
Columbus SSA Locations and Resources
- Directions to your local Social Security Administration office
- Social Security Website
- Atlanta (Downtown) Office of Hearing Operations Information
- Top 10 Mistakes Social Security Disability Claimants Make
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Columbus Disability Lawyer
If you suffer from an illness or injury that prevents you from working you should contact our office immediately to see what we can do to help. We offer free case evaluations for individuals whose long-term disability claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated. We also offer free consultations for individuals seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits at the initial application, reconsideration, or hearing stages.
Again, do not let our geographic location prevent you from contacting our office. If you’re in the state of Georgia and are unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury, then please call us immediately at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your legal rights. We represent both long-term disability and Social Security disability claimants in Columbus and nationwide. We review each claim on a case by case basis and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim with you.
