There are three occasions when someone would consider hiring a lawyer for a disability insurance claim: Before filing a claim, after a claim has been denied, and prior to filing a lawsuit. […]
There are over 1.3 million lawyers in the U.S. today, but when you’ve been wrongfully denied a critical benefit, how can the average person figure out how to choose the right lawyer to handle your case? […]
Receipt of disability benefits raises several tax issues. The resolution of such matters concerning disability benefits is often unclear and can sometimes be highly complex. For that reason, this blog is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of the potential issues […]
If you suffer from a severe illness or have an injury that interferes with your ability to work, you may need disability benefits. Whether you are applying for short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), or individual disability insurance (IDI) benefits, it is critical that your doctor(s) complete specific paperwork to support your claim. […]
Group disability insurance offers financial protection by providing income replacement in the event of an individual’s inability to work due to illness or injury. […]
There are many reasons a disability claim may be denied, and no two cases are identical. However, the following are some common reasons that disability claims are denied, based on our experience […]