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are wrongfully denied short-term
disability benefits every year.

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    Short-Term Disability Claim Lawyer

    Short-Term Disability Claim Lawyer

    Should You Get an Attorney?

    State Disability Benefits and Paid Family Leave are the most valuable benefits in California’s Benefits System. When you suffer injury and file a short-term disability claim, it could result in a payout amount of more than $60,000.00. So, if the Employment Development Department (EDD) denies your disability claim, it could hold back significant financial assistance that would help sustain you and your family for months. If you ever find yourself in a frustrating and stressful situation, you should hire a short-term disability claim lawyer at Pershing Square Law Firm to help get the resolution you deserve.

    When you hire one of our disability appeal lawyers, they can help advise you so that you’ll be successful during the appeals process. The appeal hearing is your only chance to make your case that you deserve your disability benefits by testifying, providing evidence, and persuading the judge to reverse the EDD’s denial. Make sure you make the most out of your hearing by hiring one of our experienced short-term disability claim lawyers to represent you in court and get the decision that’ll help you and your family cope with this difficult time.

    What to Expect

    • You do not pay upfront fees and will only pay if you win
    • We will prepare your case and represent you at the appeal hearing
    • We will help you get your benefits faster
    • We will strive to get you the highest payout possible
    • Our short-term disability claim lawyers will help you make the right decisions for your case

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    Miguel R.

    Too bad there is not an option for 10 start […]

    Too bad there is not an option for 10 start because this Firm deserves it. After having multiple consultations and denials, I felt there was no hope for my case. Pershing Square Law Firm then reached out to me and at first, I tried brushing them off. After talking with Assaf, whom i highly recommend, brought light into my case. Their hard work and dedication paid off!! Thanks Assaf.

    Angie F.

    This is by far the best law firm in all […]

    This is by far the best law firm in all Southern California. I have waited for over a year going back and forward with EDD to get my benefits.
    In April of 2017, they approved me but never sent me any money. I wrote them, called them, went back to their office to fill out more applications and nothing happened. They sent me a notice of denial after they had already approved me. I was so sick and tired of fighting for what I was entitled. In 40 years I have never ask for any help. I was told by several people that EDD denies everybody. They only pay attention to the people who have attorneys, so I started looking for one and the first one that came up online was Pershing Square. Dephney a super professional lady answered the phone and explained to me exactly how they work and she immediately put me in contact with Charlie. After reviewing my documentation, he took my case. Every time I had a question and had to leave a message, he would call me right away to let me know how everything was going. I even spoke to the owner of the firm with a very specific question and he explained to me with very detailed answers and within 5 weeks, I received my money. The best part is that they managed to have EDD retro my checks back to the original approval date, so I’m very happy to say the least. I didn’t even go to their office. I didn’t have to go to court. I don’t know how they do it but it’s like magic. I definitely recommend anyone fighting EDD to contact this firm immediately and stop wasting time and money. I would like to give them 10 stars.
    Thank you guys! YOU ROCK!!!!

    Cindy J.

    Mr. Lichtash and Mr. Minchenberg worked my case together as […]

    Mr. Lichtash and Mr. Minchenberg worked my case together as a team. My case was a little tricky due to the fact that I had just started my consulting business to see if that was the path I wanted to take, when I suddenly became temporarily disabled due to a health condition. The case dragged on due to a variety of reasons, one of which was my own error in providing incomplete information on an initial EDD questionnaire (BEFORE I consulted with Pershing Square Law Firm), but eventually after my initial filing with EDD 7 months earlier, we were able to explain our case to a judge during a telephone hearing that resulted in a favorable opinion. It was worth the wait, and I am grateful to Pershing Square Law Firm for their persistence and staying the course with me. If I were to give one piece of advice to prospective clients with disability cases, it would be to consult with a lawyer earlier in the process (e.g. when filing your initial claim) so that the paperwork is submitted correctly and potential errors due to misunderstandings can be avoided, leading to speedier results. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm for EDD related legal advice.

    Janet C.

    Pershing Square Law Firm helped me with receiving my unemployment […]

    Pershing Square Law Firm helped me with receiving my unemployment benefits. When the Unemployment department denied me benefits for unemployment for what they said was an over payment and denied my benefits for 5 weeks, Pershing Square Law stepped into help me recover my benefits. I travel for work and live outside of California and they were there to win my benefits back for me. I was a bit concerned due to the fact that I lived out of state, but Pershing Square Law was honest and had great integrity in getting me my funds. Thank you Pershing Square Law Firm for all your help in this matter. I should hope I never need to use them again, but if needed I would in a heartbeat. Super good law firm that is reliable.

    Andy B.

    I just went through a ridiculously stressful three months after […]

    I just went through a ridiculously stressful three months after my former employer let me go. The boss said I quit, contested any claim(s) I had for unemployment insurance, so I was cut off. After a nightmare interview with the EDD, it was confirmed that I was disqualified. I contacted several labor law attorneys with some to little to no advice at all. Then I reached out to Pershing Square. Gia, who’s awesome (!), got the ball rolling. Then, I met Charlie (phone only) — we had a great conversation. He processed a ton of extremely complicated information, then (thankfully) decided to take my case. Days later, thanks to Charlie, I won my appeal. If anyone has been denied claims by the EDD, you simply cannot do better than this firm.

    Melanie A.

    This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 […]

    This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 stars I would!  Not because he won my case for me, but the entire process I experienced when I first reached out to this firm. I was denied unemployment from my previous employer, I fought it on my own and still lost.  I was so angry that I new I deserved to collect. I was willing to fight this and do what I can.  I looked on line and came across Pershing Square Law Firm and decided to give them a call.  I was very leery, as I knew nothing about these folks.  That evening I received a call back from Assaf Lichtash.  After asking me many questions, he told me that he thought I would have a good shot in winning my case.  I was asked to pay a very fair amount, which I did.  Each step of the way I was notified, keeping me in the loop.  I had very serious doubts about winning this case, but after a few months I got the call and I WON.  I can’t thank Assaf and his staff enough for making this a very professional experience for me.  They are true professionals and I highly recommend them.

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    What Are Short-Term Disability Benefits and Paid Family Leave?

    California’s short-term disability (SDI) program provides about 60 to 70 percent (depending on income) of wages earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date. Benefits are payable for a maximum of 52 weeks. SDI claims can amount to over $60,000.00. This program is intended to replace full or partial lost wages during a disability or pregnancy. Alternatively, you may qualify for wage replacement for a shorter period under the Paid Family Leave program (PFL) if you are bonding with a new baby, caring for a sick relative, or lose work due to a spouse or child’s military deployment. As experienced short-term disability claims lawyers, we can shed some light on why claim denials occur. Some of the reasons individuals get denied SDI or PFL include:

    Denial on procedural grounds, such an unverified ID, lateness or errors in your application for benefits.

    The EDD found that you are able to work full-time. This includes overlaps between unemployment and SDI or PFL claims.

    The EDD refuses to accept the certification of your health care provider.

    EDD’s physician found you are well enough to return to work in an Independent Medical Examination.

    You have two back-to-back claims and the EDD decided your second claim arose from the same disability as the first claim, which invalidates your new claim.

    The EDD under-calculated your benefits due to out-of-state work or unrecognized income.

    EDD believes your disability should be covered by worker’s compensation or a private insurer.

    The EDD found that you are not losing wages due to receipt of other types of income, such as pension.

    Call for a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.

    Call for a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.

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