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If your condition is so severe that you can’t work, you might 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. They can guide you through the process and help you secure 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 wrongfully denied or terminated your claim for benefits, an experienced long-term disability lawyer can help you recover the benefits you deserve. To learn more about getting your claim approved or reinstated, you should speak with a disability lawyer with experience handling long-term disability claims. They can guide you through the administrative appeal process, and, in some cases, filing a lawsuit.
We Represent Long-Term Disability Claimants Nationwide
One of the most common questions we get is, “Can I hire you even though 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 the majority). Under ERISA, you do not have the right to a jury trial, and usually, you do not have the right to engage in extensive discovery. That means most of the work is paper-driven and involves a lot of brief writing and correspondence by mail. A court appearance is rarely required, so we can handle a federal court case anywhere in the country.
San Diego Courts, Government, and Department of Insurance Information
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- California Courts of Appeal
- Official Government Website for the state of California
- 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 over 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’s website
- Information about the San Diego Hearing Office
We Can Help You Win Your Disability Claim
If you’re in California and unable to work because of an illness or injury, please call us right away at (888) 321-8131 to discuss your disability claims. 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 see 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 with your claim.