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Ortiz Law Firm Handles Long-Term Disability Claims in Austin, Texas+−
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Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with an Austin Disability Lawyer

6.2% of the Austin, Texas population under the age of 65 lives with a disability, according to the United States Census Bureau. In Texas, employer-funded disability insurance policies (as well as those paid by the employee as part of a group plan benefit with the employer) may provide short-term disability benefits and long-term disability benefits to individuals whose condition prevents them from working. They may also be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. An Austin disability lawyer can help.

Ortiz Law Firm Handles Long-Term Disability Claims in Austin, Texas

We receive calls from claimants all over the state of Texas. There is one question that we get all the time, and that is, “Can I hire you even though you are not in Texas?”

The answer is yes! Nick Ortiz is admitted as a licensed attorney to the Texas Bar! Nick Ortiz and the experienced legal team at the Ortiz Law Firm can represent individuals anywhere in Texas, and we’ll explain why.

We Represent Long-Term Disability Claimants in Austin

The Ortiz Law Firm is based primarily in Pensacola, Florida, but because ERISA governs most group plans, Nick Ortiz can handle a disability claim anywhere in the United States. He has represented claimants from most states in the U.S.

Nick Ortiz can represent people anywhere in the country because most long-term disability claims (not all, but most) are governed by a federal regulation called ERISA. Under ERISA disability law, you do not have the right to a jury trial; in most claims, you do not have the right to engage in extensive discovery. At the end of the day, that means most of the case is paper-driven, involving a lot of brief writing and correspondence by mail. Very few court appearances are required, so our lawyers can handle a federal court case anywhere in Texas.

Regarding communicating with you, the legal team at the Ortiz Law Firm uses an electronic signature service for a lot of correspondence, and we e-mail and fax and communicate by phone, so everything can be done without ever stepping foot into your lawyer’s office.

We evaluate each claim on a case-by-case basis. Nick Ortiz can either file a lawsuit in your local federal court or he can file a lawsuit here in Florida. Again, what we do is evaluate each case on a case-by-case basis.

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Our Austin, TX Long-Term Disability Lawyer Will Fight for the Benefits You Deserve

The long and short of it is you should not allow our geographic location to limit your contacting us to see what we can do to help you. If your LTD claim was wrongfully denied, delayed, or terminated, and you’d like to speak to an experienced long-term disability insurance attorney, call (888) 321-8131 to schedule a free consultation. We can help you evaluate your claim to determine if you can access long-term disability benefits and how to proceed with the process.

In addition to our long-term disability practice, we also handle Austin Social Security Disability Insurance claims. Social Security Disability Insurance is a federal program, so we can help claimants anywhere in the country. We assist Social Security disability claimants with the trial phase of a claim, which includes initial applications, requests for reconsideration (if applicable), and hearings before an administrative law judge. The SSA now conducts hearings over the phone and using Microsoft Teams, so neither you or your lawyer will have to travel for the hearing.

Usually, a Social Security disability lawyer will operate on a contingency fee agreement where you only pay an attorney’s fee if your claim is successful. Typically, the fee is 25% of any past-due Social Security disability benefits awarded by the SSA (up to a maximum of $9,200). There are no fees unless you win, so you can seek help from an expert in Social Security disability law without taking any financial risks.

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Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with an Austin Disability Lawyer

If you’re in Austin, Texas, and unable to work due to an illness or injury, contact our office immediately to discuss your rights under current disability law with an experienced Austin disability attorney. We will help you determine what benefits you may be eligible to receive from your disability insurance company and/or the Social Security Administration.

If your disability insurance claim has been denied or terminated, we can assist you in preparing and filing any administrative appeals process and, if necessary, filing a lawsuit against the insurance company. If you need help with a Social Security disability claim, whether it be applying for benefits or filing an appeal, we can assist you.

We only get paid if you win your case. You can seek help without worrying about upfront costs or unexpected bills. Our legal team will focus on your case so you can focus on your illness. Contact our office online or call us at (888) 321-8131 for a free consultation.

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