Fort Wayne, Indiana is the second largest city in the state, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.4% of Fort Wayne residents under the age of 65 live with a disability. If you are unable to work due to your disability, you are probably concerned about how you will pay your usual bills as well as manage your growing medical expenses.
An experienced Fort Wayne disability lawyer like Nick Ortiz, along with his experienced legal team, can help you get the benefits you deserve. Many of those who are unable to work because they suffer from a disabling illness may be eligible to receive long-term disability benefits from a disability insurance policy and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Fort Wayne Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
Nick Ortiz and the experienced legal team at the Ortiz Law Firm have years of experience challenging long-term disability denials and are prepared for all of the tricks and tactics that the insurance company will use in an attempt to delay and deny your claim.
If your insurance company has wrongly denied or terminated your claim, we will fight to get you the benefits you have paid for. It would be our privilege to discuss your claim with you. We do not charge attorney’s fees or administrative costs unless we win your case, so there is no risk in hiring an attorney to represent you in your long-term disability claim.
Administrative Appeals and Lawsuits
We assist claimants in the administrative appeal process in hopes of getting the claim approved or reinstated, and, if necessary, we will file a lawsuit against the insurance company on your behalf.
We Represent Claimants Nationwide
We represent individuals anywhere in the United States, even anywhere in the world! The Ortiz Law Firm is primarily based in Pensacola, Florida, but because most group plans are governed by ERISA, Nick Ortiz can handle a case anywhere in the country.
Under ERISA, you do not have the right to a jury trial, and – in most cases – you do not have the right to engage in extensive discovery. This means that most of the work is paper-driven, involving a lot of brief writing, and a lot of correspondence by mail. It is highly unlikely that a court appearance will be required, and as a result, we can handle a federal court case anywhere in the state.
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. We evaluate each claim on a case-by-case basis, so do not let our location deter you from seeking help. Call us today at (888) 321-8131 to schedule a free case evaluation.
Fort Wayne Courts, Government, and Insurance Department Information
- United States District Court | Northern District of Indiana
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Indiana State Government Website
- Indiana Department of Insurance
Northern District of Indiana Case Summary
Our Fort Wayne Long-Term Disability Lawyer Will Fight for the Benefits You Deserve
Most long-term disability appeals must be filed with the insurance carrier within 180 days of the date of the denial or termination. If you do not file your appeal within the time frame specified by the insurance company, you may be disqualified from receiving benefits, even if you are disabled.
Under many long-term disability insurance policies, you cannot file a lawsuit against the insurance company until you have “exhausted” your appeals. While the insurance company will explain your right to submit an appeal, they will usually not disclose that any future lawsuit will be limited to the evidence presented during the administrative appeal process.
It is essential that an experienced long-term disability attorney review the claim file at the appeal stage in order to determine what additional medical and/or vocational evidence needs to be added to the administrative record and to determine what adverse information needs to be rebutted.
ERISA laws are very complex. A Fort Wayne long-term disability lawyer understands the administrative deadlines and critical issues that must be addressed for a successful claim. Therefore, you should speak with a Fort Wayne long-term disability lawyer immediately if your claim is denied or terminated.
Fort Wayne Social Security Disability Lawyers
If you are in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and need help with a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, then you have come to the right place. We represent Social Security claimants in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. An attorney at our law firm can help with Social Security Disability Insurance claims at the following stages.
- Initial Application
- Request for Reconsideration
- Request for Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
Fort Wayne, Indiana Social Security Administration Locations and Resources for Your Social Security Disability Claim
- Directions to the local Social Security Administration offices
- Social Security Website
- Information about the Fort Wayne Office of Hearing Operations
Call the Ortiz Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation with a Fort Wayne Disability Lawyer
Don’t let our geographic location keep you from contacting us to see what we can do to help you. We represent disability claimants nationwide, and we only get paid when you get paid.
We offer a free case evaluation for long-term disability claims that have been denied or terminated and Social Security claimants from the initial application process through the hearing stage.
Call us today at (888) 321-8131 to schedule your free case evaluation with a Fort Wayne disability lawyer. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal rights with you.
