Ortiz Law Firm is dedicated to helping people recover the disability benefits they deserve. We handle group Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, individual disability insurance policy claims, ERISA disability claims, and Social Security Disability claims.
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Most people think motorcycle accidents always involve the biker being hit by another larger vehicle, which is what most often happens, but is not always the case. Some motorcycle accidents occur without an impact from another automobile. Usually in these cases, the biker tries to avoid a collision by laying the bike down. This action …
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In other sections of this website, we have addressed the most common injuries from car accidents, including amputations or the loss of one or more limbs; broken bones; burn injuries; back, neck, and spinal injuries; cuts and lacerations; and head and brain injuries. Here we discuss other injuries one may suffer in an accident, which …
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If you are injured in a car accident, you will need supporting evidence to prove your case. There are many different ways that you can prove who was at fault in the accident, and you must have this evidence if you want to be able to receive compensation for your losses. A personal injury lawyer …
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Head On Collisions Head-on accidents most commonly occur at the intersections of roads and streets and on freeways. Head-on collisions only account for approximately two (2%) percent of all accidents; however, they cause approximately 10% of all car accident fatalities. Head-on collisions on the highway/freeway are especially dangerous because of the high rate of speed. …
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The Ortiz Law Firm Handles All Types of Car Accident Cases Mr. Ortiz has been handling car accident cases for over a decade, and as a Florida personal injury attorney he has experience in handling all types of car accidents. From hit-and-run accidents to multi-vehicle crashes, Mr. Ortiz has helped his clients recover the money …
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As companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar are growing more popular and beginning to replace taxi companies, it is important to understand how insurance coverage works when a ride-sharing company is involved so that you can protect yourself in the event of an accident. Although similar in many ways, each company has a different insurance …
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Why Would You Hire An Attorney At An Outrageous Hourly Fee When You Can Hire The Same Attorney For a Small Percentage Of The Recovery With A No Recovery, Zero Fee Guarantee? As an experienced Florida disability attorney who has handled thousands of complex disability cases since 2005, I am continually amazed that many lawyers …
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MetLife forwarded responses from Santana’s treating physicians to Dr. Simon, an “independent physician,” who reviewed them and concluded that the MRI was normal for a person of Santana’s age and that Santana had still failed to submit clinical evidence showing that he had either radiculopathy or any limitations due to neuropathy. By a letter dated August 19, 2011, MetLife denied Santana’s administrative appeal and upheld its earlier decision to deny him continuing long-term disability benefits. The Court agreed with MetLife that.
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None of Liberty’s arguments persuade the Court that denying long-term disability benefits to Ms. Rouleau is appropriate. The preponderance of the evidence – indeed, the great weight of the evidence – reflects that Ms. Rouleau remained “disabled” as the Policy defines it even after the expiration of the “own occupation” period and is therefore entitled to the long-term disability benefits she seeks.
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Drew A. Carson (“Carson”) was an attorney employed by Miller Goler Faeges LLP. Through his employment, he was covered by a long term disability benefits plan which was administered by Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”). The plan explained that: “‘Disability’ and ‘disabled’ mean that because of injury or sickness: Further, proof of continuous disability and regular visits …
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Ortiz Law Firm is a national disability law firm specializing in long-term disability appeals, disability insurance lawsuits, and Social Security Disability claims. Contact us for a free case review.
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