Southern California Disability Lawyers
There are many types of government and private employer retirement plans in Southern California that pay benefits to disabled employees. However, many of the people who apply for benefits without a lawyer's help have their claims denied.
At the law firm of Judith S. Leland, our lawyers help disabled workers in Southern California obtain the benefits they deserve. We represent people covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS), the Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement System (LACERA), the Federal Employees' Retirement System, -Disability Retirement and Railroad Employee Retirement benefits.
Our lawyers can represent you at any stage of the process: initial application, hearing or appeal. We offer a free initial consultation and convenient office locations in Downey, Santa Ana and Ontario.
Why was My Disability Claim Denied?
There are many reasons why a disability claim may be denied. In our experience, the majority of denials are for issues with the credibility of witnesses and the medical reports.
CalPERS and OCER have the right to send you out for an evaluation by a doctor working for the system. While these evaluations are supposed to be neutral, they may not be in reality. To improve your chances, it's important to receive continuous treatment for your condition and to have doctors who are willing to support your claim.
To be eligible for disability benefits from CalPERS, you must be unable to perform your past work. However, just because your employer says you can't do your past work doesn't mean that you will be found disabled. A lawyer can improve your chances significantly by presenting your case in the most favorable light.
Free Attorney Consultation - No Fees Unless We Win
To schedule an appointment with an experienced disability lawyer, call 1-562-219-4156, or toll free at 1-866-764-0321, or fill out our simple contact form. There are no consultation fees and we charge no attorney's fee unless we help you obtain benefits.
