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If an individual’s disability is so severe that they cannot work, they may qualify for short-term or long-term disability benefits. These benefits are often available as part of a group benefits plan, but individual policies are also available. If your condition lasts or is expected to last 12 months or longer, you may also be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. A San Diego disability lawyer can help you get the disability benefits you deserve.
San Diego Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
If a disability insurance company has wrongfully denied or terminated your claim for benefits, an experienced long-term disability lawyer can help you recover the benefits you deserve. To learn more about getting your claim approved or reinstated, you should speak with a disability lawyer with experience handling long-term disability claims. They can guide you through the administrative appeal process, filing a lawsuit, and, in some cases, negotiating a lump-sum buyout.
We Represent Long-Term Disability Claimants Nationwide
One of the most common questions we get is, “Can I hire you even though you are not in my local area?”
The answer is yes! Nick Ortiz was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2001 and maintains an active license to represent claimants in California. We can represent disabled individuals anywhere in the United States. I’ll explain to you why:
Your location does not have an impact on the administrative appeal process. Your insurance company insures individuals all over the country, and as such, they are equipped to correspond with claimants and law offices nationwide. We will communicate with the insurance company via email, telephone, and fax. If it is necessary for you to attend an Independent Medical Examination, then the insurance company will schedule the exam based on your location, not the location of your attorney.
Even if we have to file a lawsuit, we can represent you from our office in Pensacola, Florida. Most long-term disability claims (not all, but the majority) are governed by a federal regulation called ERISA. 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. That means most of the work is paper-driven and involves a lot of brief writing and correspondence by mail. A court appearance is rarely required, so we can handle a federal court case anywhere in the country.
San Diego Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- United States District Court | Southern District of California
- Courts of Appeal – DCA – California Courts
- Official government website for the State of California
- California Department of Insurance
San Diego Social Security Disability Claims
We are pleased to announce that we now accept Social Security Disability claims nationwide! Whether you are applying, requesting a reconsideration, or preparing for your hearing, the Ortiz Law Firm will fight for the benefits you deserve.
San Diego SSA Locations and Resources
- Directions to the local Social Security Administration Office
- Social Security’s website
- Information about the San Diego hearing office
Contact a San Diego Disability Lawyer Today
We offer free case evaluations to individuals whose long-term disability claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated and to individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Don’t let our location discourage you—contact us today to see how we can help.
If you’re in California and unable to work due to an illness or injury, please call us right away at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your disability claims. We review each claim on a case-by-case basis, regardless of your location. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim with you.