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.
// by Nick Ortiz
The rules and requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits are relatively straightforward. In short, to be eligible for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, a claimant must satisfy both the medical and non-medical (financial) requirements for benefits. You should apply for benefits as soon as you …
Rules And Requirements To Qualify For Social Security Disability BenefitsRead More
// by Nick Ortiz
Today, the National Review published a partisan attack on the organization Binder & Binder and collaterally on the Social Security Disability system of benefits in an article titled Binder on Binder & Binder. Notice that I called Binder & Binder an organization, not a law firm. This is by choice, as it is not really …
A Response To The National Review’s Attack On Binder And BinderRead More
// by Nick Ortiz
I cannot emphasize enough that the most important part of a Social Security Disability claim is medical records. The most common response I receive from my clients is, “How am I supposed to see a doctor or go to the hospital if I don’t have any money or insurance?” This is a valid point. In …
Social Security Disability Denied For Failing To Obtain Medical Treatment With Any DoctorRead More
// by Nick Ortiz
Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim process can be challenging and lengthy. Many claimants wait months for a decision on their claims, which often creates financial hardships for them. There is not much you can do to speed up the application process. If the SSA denies your application …
How To Get A Quicker Social Security Disability Decision With A Dire Need LetterRead More
// by Nick Ortiz
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to providing Social Security Disability benefits quickly to claimants whose medical conditions are so serious that they clearly meet Social Security’s strict disability standards. Social Security’s two fast-track processes, Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowances (CAL), use technology to identify claimants with the most severe disabilities and …
// by Nick Ortiz
It can be a very important step in the process of the dog bite victim getting damages for their injury to take photographs of the wound as evidence. The victim needs to have pictures taken of the wound at several points in time following the incident: immediately afterwards before any treatment, during the initial treatment, …
// by Nick Ortiz
Have you ever found yourself barreling down the interstate, surrounded on all sides by towering semi-trucks, pushing the limits of your engine (and sanity), just to stay with the flow of traffic? Then… it starts to rain. Suddenly, and without a moment’s notice, what began as a relaxing road trip has turned into an all-out, …
// by Nick Ortiz
National numbers and statistics show approximately 70% of all initial applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This website is dedicated to educating you about the Social Security disability application and appeal process to try and increase your chance of winning your disability claim. This page is an …
// by Nick Ortiz
This is where many claimants go wrong. I cannot tell you how many times I have spoken with Social Security Disability claimants who received an unfavorable Notice of Determination or Notice of Reconsideration, and then failed to take immediate action. It happens for many reasons. They put the letter aside out of frustration or despair. …
// by Nick Ortiz
As Florida’s population continues to grow, so does the number of motorcycle enthusiasts on the road, which makes motorcycle safety an important issue. The number of motorcycle accidents, crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the United States has increased in recent years, and the State of Florida has shown the same trend. The charts below reflect …
Motorcycle Crashes And Injuries Nearly Doubled Between 2000 And 2008Read More
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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