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Nick Ortiz

Speaking Engagements

July 21, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Currently Scheduled Speaking Engagements Nick Ortiz is not currently scheduled for any future speaking engagements. If you would like to contact Mr. Ortiz about giving a presentation to your group or organization, please contact the Ortiz Law Firm at (888) 321-8131. Previous Speaking Engagements “Handling A Social Security Disability Case”, March …

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Category: News

Speaking Engagement With The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Pensacola

July 21, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

NAMI Pensacola Speaking Engagement I just want to give a big thanks to NAMI Pensacola, our local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for allowing me to speak to your group last night. I spoke about the basics of Social Security disability benefits and how mental illnesses may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance …

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Category: News

Social Security Disability Claims With A Criminal Record

July 21, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

I have seen other attorneys post that a criminal background will not keep a claimant from receiving Social Security disability benefits as long as the claimant does not have an outstanding felony warrant. This is mostly correct. However, there is one additional “felony impairment” rule: a claimant cannot receive Title II Disability Insurance …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Social Security Comic Book About Disability From 1965!

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

During the 1950s and1960s, the Social Security Administration published comic books relating to Social Security disability benefits and other Social Security issues in an effort to reach the younger individuals. Apparently, Social Security representatives recognized that comic books were an effective method of communicating with the youth of those …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Social Security Benefit Calculation | SSA Calculator

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

AARP recently launched its Social Security Benefits Calculator, a planning resource to help Americans decide when to claim benefits and to assist them in preparing for retirement. Many people question when they should claim Social Security benefits. Amazingly, more than half of those claiming retirement benefits in 2009 elected to receive benefits …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Overview Of Rules And Requirements To Qualify For Social Security Disability

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The rules and requirements to qualify for Social Security disability cases are relatively straightforward. In short, to be eligible for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, a claimant must satisfy both the medical and non-medical (financial) requirements for benefits. You …

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Category: Social Security Disability

A Response To The National Review’s Attack On Binder And Binder

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Today, the National Review published a partisan attack on the organization Binder & Binder and collaterally on the Social Security Disability system of benefits in an article titled Binder on Binder & Binder. Notice that I called Binder & Binder an organization, not a law firm. This is by choice, as it is not really …

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Category: Social Security Disability

How To Get A Quicker Social Security Disability Decision With A “Dire Need” Letter

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim process can be challenging and lengthy. Many claimants wait months for a decision on their claims, which often creates financial hardships for them. There is not much you can do to speed up the application process. If the SSA denies your …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Quick Disability Determinations In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to providing Social Security disability benefits quickly to claimants whose medical conditions are so serious that they clearly meet Social Security’s strict disability standards. Social Security’s two fast-track processes, Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowances (CAL), …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Photograph Dog Bite Injuries

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

It can be a very important step in the process of the dog bite victim getting damages for their injury to take photographs of the wound as evidence. The victim needs to have pictures taken of the wound at several points in time following the incident: immediately afterwards before any treatment, during the initial treatment, …

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Category: Personal Injury

Large Truck Accidents Infographic

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Have you ever found yourself barreling down the interstate, surrounded on all sides by towering semi-trucks, pushing the limits of your engine (and sanity), just to stay with the flow of traffic? Then… it starts to rain. Suddenly, and without a moment’s notice, what began as a relaxing road trip has turned into an all-out, …

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Category: Personal Injury

Insider Tips For Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

National numbers and statistics show approximately 70% of all initial applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This website is dedicated to educating you about the Social Security disability application and appeal process to try and increase your chance of winning your disability …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Late Appeals In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

This is where many claimants go wrong. I cannot tell you how many times I have spoken with Social Security disability claimants who received an unfavorable Notice of Determination or Notice of Reconsideration, and then failed to take immediate action. It happens for many reasons. They put the letter aside out of frustration or despair. The claimant …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Motorcycle Crashes And Injuries Nearly Doubled Between 2000 And 2008

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

As Florida’s population continues to grow, so does the number of motorcycle enthusiasts on the road, which makes motorcycle safety an important issue. The number of motorcycle accidents, crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the United States has increased in recent years, and the State of Florida has shown the same trend. The charts below reflect …

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Category: Personal Injury

Florida DUI Accident Attorney

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

DUI stands for “Driving Under the Influence”. DWI stands for “Driving While Intoxicated” or “Driving While Impaired”. When a person is charged with a DUI it usually means that he or she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. However, a DUI charge is not just for drinking or …

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Category: Personal Injury

Evidence From Sources Who Are Not Acceptable Medical Sources In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Note: SSR 06-03p was Rescinded by Federal Register Notice Vol. 82, No. 57, page 15263, effective March 27, 2017 SSR 06-03p is a Policy Interpretation Ruling in SSDI and SSI disability claims titled ‘Considering Opinions and Other Evidence from Sources Who Are Not “Acceptable Medical Sources” in Disability Claims; Considering Decisions on …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Dog Bite Liability In Florida

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The Insurance Information Institute has reported that dog bite claims have made up more than a third of all homeowners insurance claims. That comes to about 15,000 claims a year. The average cost per claim was over $64,000 as of 2022. Most homeowners insurance policies cover dog bite liability and will pay for any injury …

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Category: Personal Injury

Surveillance By The Social Security Administration

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

It doesn’t happen very often, but every now and again a claimant will ask me if the Social Security Administration conducts surveillance to use against the claimant in processing continuing disability review (“CDR”) claims. Up until this weekend, I would have said, “No. Although possible, I have never heard of the Social Security Administration …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Win Rates For Unrepresented Claimants vs. Attorney-Represented Claimants In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Applicants and claimants for Social Security disability claims often ask me whether they “really” need an attorney to represent them through the application and approval process for benefits. I would never state that you need to hire an attorney because a claimant may go through the entire appeals process without an attorney or other …

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Category: Social Security Disability

The Definition Of Disability And The One Year Rule In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The definition of disability for Social Security claims is different from the definitions of disability used by insurance companies like New York Life or Unum. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or short-term disability. For all individuals applying for disability benefits under Title …

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Category: Social Security Disability

Benefits Of Hiring An Attorney To Handle Your Dog Bite Case

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

If you are an adult who has been bitten by a dog, it can be very helpful to hire a lawyer to handle your claim, rather than trying to settle on your own. Dogs bite nearly 5 million people in the United States every year and around 15,000 of them get compensation for their injury, …

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Category: Personal Injury

Backover Accident Attorney In Pensacola Florida

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

When I came home from work recently, my wife was pretty upset. I asked her what was wrong. She said that she and our children were almost run over in the parking lot at Walmart. They had just finished a grocery shopping trip at the store. They were walking back to our vehicle, when a …

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Category: Personal Injury

ALJ Hearing Decisions In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Once your Social Security Disability hearing is completed, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) will issue a written decision. The length of time it will take to issue the decision depends on the individual Judge. In the Pensacola, FL / Mobile, AL area, the time ranges from just a couple weeks to over six months. The …

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Category: Social Security Disability

A Dog Attack Can Cause Lacerations And Broken Bones

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Dog bites can cause serious pain and injury to the victims of the aggressive animal. In the worst cases, it can be essential to recognize signs and symptoms of your condition and know how to temporarily treat it. One of the most serious injuries that can occur during a dog attack is a bone fracture. …

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Category: Personal Injury
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