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A disabling illness or injury can happen to anyone. In Kansas City, Missouri, 9.3% of people under the age of 65 have a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If the condition is severe enough to prevent you from working, you may qualify for disability benefits.
If you have worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings, then you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
If you have a disability insurance policy, you may also qualify for long-term disability benefits from the insurance company. The three largest employers in Missouri, Ascension Health, Emerson Electric Co., and O’Reilly Automotive, all offer short-term and long-term disability insurance policies to their employees to help disabled individuals who need assistance.
Do you need legal help with a Kansas City disability claim? SSDI claims and long-term disability claims are our primary areas of practice. Disability attorney Nick Ortiz offers a free consultation to discuss your appeal options for disability insurance claims that have been denied or terminated. The Ortiz Law Firm also offers a free consultation for Social Security Disability claimants at the initial application, reconsideration, and hearing stages of the SSDI process.
Kansas City Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
The disability attorneys at the Ortiz Law Firm and our experienced legal team are not afraid to go up against any long-term disability insurance company operating in Kansas City. In fact, disability insurance claims are our primary area of practice.
We know that the insurance company is really a big business, and they make money not by doing what is right for you, but by doing what is right for themselves. The problem is that this means denying legitimate disability claims and appeals. You signed a contract when you bought an insurance policy. You have a right to expect the insurance company to live up to its end of the bargain and pay benefits if you are unable to perform your job duties due to an illness or personal injury.
We understand that disability income is vital to maintaining some quality of life while battling a disabling condition. If your long-term disability benefits are denied or terminated, an attorney at the Ortiz Law Firm will fight for the benefits that you deserve.
In many cases, this may include filing an appeal or even filing a lawsuit against the insurance company. Nick Ortiz can either be admitted to your local federal court by what we would call a pro hac vice admission, or he can file a lawsuit here in the state of Florida. Our firm evaluate each claim on a case-by-case basis.
Why Was My Long-Term Disability Claim Denied?
It probably came as a surprise when the insurance company denied your claim for disability insurance benefits. After all, you are disabled and unable to perform many activities of daily living, let alone your job. You have been paying your premiums each month, as agreed upon in your contract with the insurance company. Your doctor has determined that you are unable to work. What reason would the insurance company have to deny your long-term disability claim? What else could you do during the appeal process to get your claim approved?
The reality of the situation is that the insurance company may have no reason to deny your claim. They will go to great lengths during the claim review process to twist the policy terms to “support” the claim denial, but that does not mean that the decision that you are not disabled will hold up in court.
The Ortiz Law Firm has recovered millions in wrongfully denied benefits for disability claimants nationwide who have been wrongfully denied by insurance companies. You are probably under enough stress already, so let a professional fight for the benefits that you and your family deserve. Our attorneys will guide you through the administrative appeals process and assist you in obtaining medical evidence to support your appeal.
If your claim has been denied and you need help, you should contact our office immediately to schedule a free case evaluation with an attorney. Any attorney fees are contingent upon approval, so you can hire an attorney to help you win your case without paying any fees up front.
Kansas City Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- Western District of Missouri | United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Government of the State of Missouri
- Missouri Department of Insurance
Social Security Disability Claims
Almost everyone who has worked in the United States has contributed to the Social Security Disability program. If you have worked long enough and recently enough, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Coping with a disabling illness or injury is difficult enough, so let a Social Security disability lawyer fight for the benefits you deserve. Although our office is based in Pensacola, we offer a free consultation to Kansas City Social Security Disability claimants who are:
- Filing an initial application;
- Filing a request for reconsideration; or
- Filing a request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
Since Social Security is a federal program, you are not limited to working with lawyers in Kansas City. Nick Ortiz is an experienced Social Security disability lawyer who handles claims nationwide. He has extensive experience with Social Security disability law and will provide you with the legal advice you need.
Kansas City, Missouri SSA Locations and Resources
- Directions to your local Social Security Administration office
- Social Security Website
- Information about the Kansas City Office of Hearing Operations
Resources for Your Disability Claim(s)
National disability attorney Nick Ortiz has prepared several free resources to assist disability claimants with the application and appeal process, all of which can be downloaded from our website. Click here to view our free resources.
Clients of the Ortiz Law Firm also receive additional resources to help them win their case. Our office prepares a custom medical source statement that is tailored to the client’s specific medical condition and related symptoms. Clients with Social Security Disability Insurance claims also receive access to the Disability Academy: an online training program designed to assist our clients throughout the claims process.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Kansas City Disability Lawyer
The long and short of it is that you should not let our geographic location to stop you from contacting us to schedule a free consultation so you can see what our attorneys can do to help with your disability benefits case. You are not required to work with a local lawyer.
We represent both long-term disability and SSDI claimants in Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding area. The Ortiz Law Firm offers a free consultation for individuals whose long-term disability claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated, as well as a free consultation for individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits.
If you’ re still not sure, we’ve received a number of reviews from clients we’ve helped in the past. We encourage you to read the many reviews on our website that attest to our firm’s professional, quality service.
If you’re in Kansas City or the surrounding area and are unable to work due to an illness or injury, then please pick up the phone and call our office right away at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your legal rights. Your consultation is free, and there is no obligation to hire an attorney from our firm.
