If your condition is severe enough that you can’t work, you may qualify for long-term disability or Social Security disability benefits. However, getting a claim approved can be a real challenge. That’s where a San Diego disability lawyer comes in. We can guide you through the process and help you get the benefits you deserve. If you need help with your claim, call us at (888) 321-8131.
Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims
If a disability insurance company has wrongly denied or terminated your claim for benefits, an experienced long-term disability attorney can help you get the benefits you deserve. To learn more about getting your claim approved or reinstated, you should speak with a disability lawyer experienced in handling long-term disability claims. They can guide you through the administrative appeal process, and, in some cases, file a lawsuit.
We Represent Long-Term Disability Claimants Nationwide
One of the most common questions we get is, “Can I hire you even if you are not in my local area?” and the answer is yes! Nick Ortiz has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2001 and maintains an active license to represent claimants in California. Even if we have to file a lawsuit, we can represent claimants anywhere in the country.
This is because a federal regulation called ERISA governs most long-term disability claims (not all, but most). Under ERISA, you do not have the right to a jury trial, and you usually do not have the right to engage in extensive discovery. This means that most of the work is paper-driven and involves a lot of brief writing and correspondence by mail. Court appearances are rarely required, so we can handle a federal court case anywhere in the country.
San Diego Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- California Courts of Appeal
- California Government Website
- California Department of Insurance
Social Security Disability Claims
At the Ortiz Law Firm, we serve Social Security Disability claimants nationwide! The SSA conducts many of its hearings by phone or video, so we can represent claimants anywhere in the country. Whether you are applying for benefits, requesting a reconsideration of a claim denial, or preparing for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, we will fight for the benefits you deserve.
San Diego SSA Locations and Resources
- Directions to the San Diego Social Security Office
- Social Security Website
- San Diego Hearing Office Information
We Can Help You Win Your Disability Claim
If you’re in California and unable to work due to an illness or injury, call us today at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your disability claim. We offer free case evaluations if your long-term disability benefits have been denied or if you need help with a Social Security disability claim. Contact us today to find out how we can help. We review each claim on a case-by-case basis and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help you with your claim.