Long-term disability insurance is commonly offered by employers or purchased by employees as part of a group benefits plan. These benefits may be available if you’re unable to work due to a serious illness or injury. If your condition is expected to prevent you from working for at least a year, you may also qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD or SSDI). A Los Angeles disability lawyer can guide you through the process of securing the benefits you’re entitled to. At Ortiz Law Firm, we focus on helping individuals with long-term disability and Social Security disability claims.
Los Angeles Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
Our mission is to ensure that the insurance carrier pays the long-term disability benefits you are owed under the terms of your disability insurance policy. We understand that you are without your usual income and you cannot afford to pay upfront for professional help, so we do not charge any attorney fees or costs unless we successfully recover your benefits. Our Los Angeles disability insurance lawyer can help you with the following:
- If your disability insurance benefits have been wrongfully denied or terminated, we can help prepare and file your administrative appeal with the insurance company to maximize the chances that your LTD claim will be approved. The process of preparing and filing an appeal includes:
- Obtaining medical evidence,
- Summarizing medical evidence,
- Obtaining statement(s) from your medical providers, and
- Obtaining your sworn statement about your medical conditions.
- If you have filed all of the appeals you are entitled to, we may be able to file a lawsuit against the disability insurance company.
We are familiar with the laws that govern long-term disability benefits claims and will guide you through every step of the administrative appeals process. Whether you are disabled due to a personal injury or an illness, our attorneys will fight to recover the disability income benefits you deserve. We have experience handling claims with New York Life, Hartford, Lincoln, MetLife, Prudential, Standard, Unum, and many other major disability insurance companies.
We can represent people anywhere in the state because Nick Ortiz is admitted to every bar in the state of California, and Most LTD cases are governed by a federal regulation called ERISA. Under ERISA, you do not have the right to a jury trial, and all of the legal proceedings can be managed from our Pensacola office.
Los Angeles Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- Central District of California | United States District Court
- Courts of Appeal – DCA – California Courts
- Government website for the State of California
- California Department of Insurance
Central District of California Case Summaries
- Court Holds That MetLife Undermined the ERISA Process
- Plaintiff Refused to Follow Recommended Treatment Plan
- Court Upholds Denial Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Claim
- Court Rules That The Mental Illness Limitation Doesn’t Apply
Los Angeles Social Security Disability Claims
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must have been unable to work due to your medical condition for 12 months or longer. Coping with a disabling medical condition or injury is difficult enough without having to fight for your benefits, so let a Social Security disability attorney fight for you. A Social Security disability attorney will only get paid if your claim is approved, so there is no risk in hiring associated with hiring a Social Security disability lawyer.
Although our office is based in Pensacola, we assist California Social Security disability claimants from the initial application process through a disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Nick Ortiz has handled thousands of disability claims with the Social Security Administration.
Los Angeles Social Security Administration Locations and Resources
- SSA Customer Service Phone Number: 1 (800) 772-1213
- Directions to the Los Angeles, CA Social Security Administration Office
- Social Security Administration website
- Information about the Los Angeles, CA Downtown Office of Hearing Operations
- Information about the Los Angeles, CA West Office of Hearing Operations
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Los Angeles Disability Lawyer
Despite our location, we represent disability claimants in Los Angeles, CA. We offer a free case evaluation for individuals whose LTD claims have been denied or terminated. We also offer a free case evaluation for those seeking Social Security disability benefits. If you’re still undecided, we encourage you to check out our many reviews from past clients. You can also browse the free resources available for download on our website.
Our law office has recovered millions in benefits for our clients. If you’re in Los Angeles and cannot work due to an illness or personal injury, please call our law office right away at (888) 321-8131 to discuss disability law and your legal rights. We review each claim on a case-by-case basis, regardless of your location, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim.