Have you applied for long-term disability insurance benefits and been denied? Are you awaiting a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge to decide your Social Security claim? No matter what New Jersey disability matters you are dealing with, whether a Social Security Disability Insurance claim or a long-term disability insurance claim, we can help. We will fight to help you get you the benefits you deserve.
We Help With Jersey City Disability Claims
Long-term disability and Social Security Disability Insurance claims are our primary areas of practice. We understand that each case is unique and requires special attention and care. We take the time to research the medical conditions that prevent you from working and will prepare medical source statements tailored to your conditions. We will obtain affidavits from you and your loved ones to supplement your medical records. Our goal is to “stack the record” with supportive evidence to ensure your claim is approved quickly.
Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
If you are researching long-term disability claims, you are probably going through a a very stressful time. Your health is failing and you are unable to work to support your family. Meanwhile, you have to fight with your insurance company for benefits.
Your disability insurer is not your friend. Your disability insurance company will look for any excuse to deny your claim. However, you can level the playing field by working with an experienced disability attorney. We focus primarily on long-term disability, ERISA, and disability insurance claims, so we understand the tricks and tactics of the insurance company.
Does It Matter Where My Disability Lawyer Is Located?
Our location has no impact on your claim. We represent long-term disability claimants anywhere in the United States from our Pensacola office. We have experience with all insurance companies with a presence in New Jersey. Nick Ortiz can either be admitted to your local federal court by what we would call a pro hac vice admission, or he can file a lawsuit here in Florida. We look at each case on a case-by-case basis.
How Our Law Firm Can Help With Your Disability Insurance Claim
We offer a free case evaluation if your long-term disability claim has been wrongfully denied or terminated. Although we do not typically handle short-term disability cases, we may be able to assist you if your short-term disability benefits have been denied and you also have long-term disability coverage that may also be affected.
We file administrative appeals on behalf of our clients, and if the appeal process is unsuccessful, we will also file a lawsuit against the insurance company. We handle both group disability insurance claims, which are typically governed by ERISA regulations and individual disability insurance (“IDI” or “DI”) policy claims. If you have an individual policy, you may not have to go through the appeals process before filing a lawsuit.
Courts, Local Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- District of New Jersey | United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Government website of the State of New Jersey
- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Jersey City Social Security Disability Claims
Jersey City residents who do not have a disability insurance policy (and even those who do) may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Nick Ortiz is an experienced Social Security disability attorney ready to fight for the benefits you deserve. Our office is located in Pensacola, Florida, but we handle claims throughout New Jersey. We can help you with the following stages of a Social Security Disability Insurance claim.
- Initial Application
- Request for Reconsideration
- Request for Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
The Social Security Administration is now conducting hearings using the Microsoft Teams platform and over the phone, making it easier than ever for a Social Security disability attorney to represent claimants in Jersey City, New Jersey, even if they do not have an office in Jersey City.
Local SSA Offices and Website
- Directions to the local Jersey City Social Security Administration office
- The Social Security Administration Website
- Information about the Jersey City Office of Hearing Operations
Resources for Your Social Security Disability Claim
Social Security Disability Lawyer Nick A. Ortiz has prepared free resources to assist Social Security Disability claimants in their fight for Social Security benefits:
- Top 10 Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Social Security Disability Claim
- Build a Winning Social Security Disability Claim Webinar
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Jersey City Disability Lawyer
If you live in the state of New Jersey and are unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury, call us right away at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your legal rights. Our disability attorneys review each claim on a case-by-case basis and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim. Whether you need help with long-term disability insurance or a Social Security Disability Insurance claim, we can help.