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In New York City, 6.8% of the population under the age of 65 lives with a disability. An even smaller population is unable to work due to the severity of their condition. Fortunately, disability benefits are available to help eligible disabled workers. Some New York workers may have obtained short- or long-term disability (LTD) insurance policies through a group plan or individually. The Social Security Administration offers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who cannot work, but you must be unable to work for 12 months or more.
Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
Our job is to get the insurance company to pay you the benefits you deserve and maximize your recovery under your LTD policy. We never charge attorney’s fees or costs unless we recover your benefits. If you have been denied benefits or your benefits have been terminated, we can help you prepare and file an administrative appeal with the insurance company. If you have exhausted all administrative appeals with the insurance company, we can explore the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the insurance company.
The Ortiz Law Firm Represents Long-Term Disability Claimants in New York City
We often get the question, “Can I hire you if I’m not in your local area?” The answer is yes! Nick Ortiz and his experienced legal team can represent individuals anywhere in the United States—in fact, anywhere in the world—and we’ll explain why.
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 at the end of the day, most of the work is paper-driven and involves a lot of brief writing and correspondence by mail. The number of court appearances required is minimal, so our attorneys can handle a federal court case anywhere in the country.
We evaluate each case on a case-by-case basis. Nick Ortiz can either be admitted to your local federal court through what we would call a pro hac vice admission or file a lawsuit here in Florida. Again, we evaluate each client’s case on a case-by-case basis, so don’t hesitate to contact us.
New York City Courts, Government, and Insurance Department Information
- Southern District of New York | United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Government of the State of New York
- New York Office of Financial Services
Social Security Disability Claims
Coping with a disabling illness or injury is hard enough, so don’t make your SSDI claim harder than it has to be. Let a Social Security disability attorney fight for the benefits you deserve. Although our office is located in Pensacola, we assist New York Social Security disability claimants with initial applications for disability income and the first two levels of appeal:
New York City Social Security Field Offices and Resources for Your Claim
- Directions to your local Social Security Administration office
- Social Security Administration Website
- Information about the New York Office of Hearing Operations
- Information about the New York (Varick) Office of Hearing Operations
Schedule a Free Case Review with a New York Disability Lawyer
Don’t waste time contacting general practice law firms. We recommend that you work with an attorney experienced in disability law and representing disabled workers. Many law firms may say they handle these cases, but how often do the attorneys really “get their hands dirty” with this particular area of law? Not all attorneys specialize in disability claims, but our primary areas of practice are disability insurance and Social Security disability claims.
We have recovered millions of dollars in disability benefits for our clients. Our team, led by national disability attorney Nick Ortiz, will guide you through every step of the process. We provide the legal advice and administrative support disabled workers need to prove their eligibility for disability insurance or SSDI benefits. We offer a free case review for those whose LTD claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated. We also offer a free case review for individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits. If you’re still on the fence, check out our client testimonials and success stories.
Whether you’re in Brooklyn, Staten Island, or another New York City borough, we can help. Our team would welcome the opportunity to review your case and discuss how we fight for the compensation our clients deserve and how our firm can help you with your claim. You’re just a phone call away from getting the help you need from an experienced attorney, so pick up the phone and call our office today at (888) 321-8131.
