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In New York City, 6.8% of the population under the age of 65 is living with a disabling condition. An even smaller population cannot work due to the severity of their conditions. Luckily, there are disability benefits to assist eligible disabled workers. Some New York workers may have purchased short or long-term disability (LTD) insurance policies. If you meet the terms of the policy, then you qualify to receive a percentage of your pre-disability income from the insurance carrier. These policies are often part of a group benefits plan, or one can purchase an individual policy. The Social Security Administration offers Social Security Disability (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 make the insurance company pay the benefits you are owed and maximize your recovery under your LTD policy. We never charge an attorney’s fee or costs unless we recover your benefits. If you have been denied benefits, we are here to assist you in preparing and submitting an administrative appeal to the insurance company. If your benefits have been terminated or cut off, we can help you with the appeal process to reinstate your benefits successfully. If you have exhausted all administrative appeals with the insurance company, we can explore the option of filing a lawsuit against them.
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. That 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 by 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.
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New York City Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- Southern District of New York | United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit
- Government website for the State of New York
- New York Office of Financial Services
Social Security Disability Claims
Coping with a disabling illness or injury is difficult enough, so don’t make your SSDI claim harder than it needs to be. Let a Social Security Disability attorney fight for the benefits you deserve. Although our office is based 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 the local Social Security Administration Office
- Social Security’s 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 Attorney
Don’t waste time contacting general practice law firms. We recommend that you work with a lawyer with experience with disability law and representing disabled workers. Many law firms may say they handle these cases, but how often do the lawyers really “get their hands dirty” with this particular area of law? Not all lawyers specialize in disability claims, but our primary practice areas are disability insurance and Social Security disability claims.
We have recovered millions in disability benefits for our clients. Our team, led by national disability lawyer Nick Ortiz, will walk you through every step of the process. We provide the legal advice and administrative support disabled workers need to prove they are eligible 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, browse 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 an attorney-client relationship with our firm can benefit you. You’re only one call away from getting the help you need from an experienced attorney, so pick up the phone and call our office at (888) 321-8131 today.