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Research conducted by the United States Census Bureau found that 12.4% of individuals in Philadelphia under the age of 65 were living with a disability for the years 2014-2018. Employer-sponsored disability insurance policies (as well as those paid for by the employee as part of a group plan benefit with the employer) can provide short- and long-term disability benefits.
If you have an illness or injury that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for these benefits. If your condition lasts or is expected to last a period of 12 months or more, you may also be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. A Philadelphia disability lawyer at the Ortiz Law Firm can help you get the disability benefits that you deserve.
Philadelphia, PA Long-Term Disability, ERISA, and Disability Insurance Claims
A disability lawyer’s job is to get the insurance company to pay the benefits you are owed and to maximize your recovery under your LTD policy. We offer a “No Recovery, Zero Fee” guarantee, so we never charge you any attorney’s fees unless we recover benefits for you. A long-term disability attorney can help you with the following:
- If you have been denied benefits, we can prepare and file your administrative appeal with the insurance company.
- If your benefits have been cut off or terminated, we can prepare and file an appeal to have your benefits reinstated.
- If you have exhausted your administrative appeals with the insurance company, we may be able to file a lawsuit against the insurance company.
The Ortiz Law Firm Represents Philadelphia Long-Term Disability Claimants
One question that we get all the time is, “Can I hire you as my disability lawyer if you are not located in my local area?”
Yes, you can! Nick Ortiz and the experienced legal team at the Ortiz Law Firm can represent individuals in Philadelphia, PA – in fact, anywhere in the United States – and we’ll explain why.
Most long-term disability cases (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, and – in most cases – you do not have the right to engage in extensive discovery.
What this means is that, at the end of the day, most of the work is paper-driven, involving a lot of brief writing, and a lot of correspondence by mail. There are very few court appearances required of you or the disability lawyers, and as a result, we can handle a federal court case in Philadelphia or anywhere in the state.
In terms of communicating with you, we use an electronic signature service for much of our correspondence, and then we email, fax, and communicate by phone, so everything can be done regardless of your location.
When it comes to filing a lawsuit, Nick Ortiz can either be admitted to your local federal court through what we would call a pro hac vice admission, or he can file a lawsuit here in the state of Florida. We evaluate each case individually to determine how we can best help you with your claim.
Philadelphia, PA Courts, Government, and Insurance Department Information
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania| United States District Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Government of the State of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Department of Insurance
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Case Summaries
- Video Surveillance May Provide Significant Support for Denial of Claim
- Traumatic Brain Injury from Playing Football in the NFL
- Court Dismisses Case for Failure to State Claim
- Court Rules Denial of Benefits Was an Abuse of Discretion
- Court Rules Reliance Did Not Act Arbitrarily or Capriciously
Philadelphia Social Security Disability Lawyer
Coping with a disabling illness or injury is difficult enough, so let a Social Security Disability lawyer fight for the benefits you deserve. Although our office is located in Pensacola, we assist Social Security Disability claimants in Philadelphia, and even nationwide.
The Social Security Disability program is part of a federal benefits program, so you are not limited to working with a Philadelphia attorney.
In addition to working with claimants in Philadelphia, PA, we also help residents of Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and Delaware County, Pennsylvania, as well as Camden, NJ, and all of southern New Jersey.
Get Help with Your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim
Filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance can be overwhelming, so it’s no surprise that many claimants seek the assistance of an experienced attorney . Many disability attorneys will not accept a case until it has been denied, but we help with the initial application process. If your claim is denied, our Social Security disability lawyers will continue to help you through the reconsideration appeal and at any hearings before an Administrative Law Judge.
Philadelphia Social Security Administration Locations and Resources
- Directions to the Philadelphia Social Security Administration Office
- Social Security Administration Website
- Philadelphia Office of Hearing Operations Information
- Philadelphia East Office of Hearing Operations Information
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Philadelphia Disability Lawyer
If you are unable to work due to your illness or injury, you should not let the location of our office to keep you from contacting us to see what we can do to help. The Ortiz Law Firm offers a free case evaluation for individuals whose disability insurance claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated. We also offer free case evaluations for individuals seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
If you live in Philadelphia and are unable to work due to an illness or injury, call us immediately at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your legal rights. We review each claim on a case-by-case basis, regardless of your location. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim with you.