Los Angeles Disability Lawyer – Get Help Now

Disability insurance policies provided by employers (or paid for by employees through a group benefit plan) often offer short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits. You may be eligible for these benefits if an illness or injury prevent you from working. If your condition is expected to last for a year or longer, you may also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). A Los Angeles disability lawyer can help you get the benefits you deserve. At the Ortiz Law Firm, we specialize in long-term disability and Social Security Disability Insurance claims.

Los Angeles Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims

Our mission is to ensure that the insurance carrier pays the long-term disability benefits you are entitled to under the terms of your disability insurance policy. We understand that you are without your usual income and you cannot afford to pay for professional help up front, so we do not charge attorney’s fees or costs unless we successfully recover your benefits. Our Los Angeles disability insurance lawyer can help you with the following:

• If your disability insurance benefits have been wrongfully denied or terminated, we can help you prepare and file your administrative appeal with the insurance company to maximize the chances that your LTD claim will be approved. The process of preparing and filing an appeal includes:
  • Obtaining medical evidence,
  • Summarizing the medical evidence,
  • Obtaining statement(s) from your medical providers, and
  • Obtaining your affidavit regarding your medical condition.
• If you have filed all of the appeals you are entitled to, we may be able to file a lawsuit against the disability insurance company.

We understand the laws that govern long-term disability benefits claims and will guide you through every step of the administrative appeals process. Whether you are disabled due to a personal injury or an illness, our attorneys will fight to get you the disability income benefits you deserve. We have experience handling claims with New York Life, Hartford, Lincoln, MetLife, Prudential, Standard, Unum, and many other major disability insurance companies.

We can represent people anywhere in the state because Nick Ortiz is admitted to every bar in the state of California, and most LTD cases are governed by a federal regulation called ERISA. Under ERISA, you do not have the right to a jury trial, and all of the legal proceedings can be handled from our Pensacola office.

Los Angeles Courts, Government, and Insurance Department Information

• Central District of California | United States District Court
• Courts of Appeal – DCA – California Courts
• Government of the State of California
• California Department of Insurance

Central District of California Case Summaries

• Court Finds MetLife Subverted ERISA Process
• Plaintiff Refused to Follow Recommended Treatment Plan
• Court Upholds Denial of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Claim
• Court Rules Mental Illness Limitation Doesn’t Apply

Los Angeles Social Security Disability Claims

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you must have been unable to work for 12 months or more due to your medical condition. Coping with a disabling illness or injury is difficult enough without having to fight for your benefits, so let a Social Security disability attorney fight for you. Your attorney will only get paid if your claim is approved, so there is no risk in hiring in hiring one to help with your claim.

Although our office is based in Pensacola, we assist California Social Security disability claimants from the initial application process through a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Nick Ortiz has handled thousands of disability claims with the Social Security Administration and has obtained millions of dollars in benefits for his clients.

Los Angeles Social Security Administration Locations and Resources

• SSA Customer Service Phone Number: 1 (800) 772-1213
• Directions to the Los Angeles Social Security Administration Office
• Social Security Administration Website
• Information about the Los Angeles Downtown Office of Hearing Operations
• Information about the Los Angeles West Office of Hearing Operations

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Los Angeles Disability Lawyer

Despite our location, we represent disability claimants in Los Angeles, CA. We offer a free case evaluation for individuals whose LTD claims have been denied or terminated. We also offer a free case evaluation for those seeking Social Security disability benefits.

If you’re still undecided, we encourage you to read our many testimonials from past clients. You can also browse the free resources available for download on our website.

If you are in Los Angeles and cannot work due to an illness or personal injury, call our office at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your legal rights. We review each claim on a case-by-case basis, regardless of your location, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim.