Are you asking yourself the question, “Do I qualify for disability insurance benefits?”? In this round table discussion, the disability insurance attorneys at Dell & Schaefer examine the topics: what are the terms of your disability insurance policy the definition of “pre-existing condition” why…
Long Term Disability Law Blog
Top 5 Causes of Disability Insurance Claims
In this video and article gain insight into the most common medical reasons for a disability insurance claim. Disability insurance attorneys Rachel Alters, Gregory Dell and Cesar Gavidia discuss the TOP 5 Common Disability Insurance Claim Conditions. For an extensive review of your disability insurance company visit Diattorney.com for more…
How to Apply for Disability Insurance Income Benefits with Lincoln Financial
Each long term disability insurance policy can be a bit different, even those that are issued by the same disability insurance carrier. Lincoln Financial recently took over Liberty Mutual, and in the process, took on responsibility for many of the short term disability policies Liberty issued and administrated. Because of…
Sun Life Disability Insurance Lawsuit & Benefit Denial Tips
Sun Life Disability operates throughout the U.S. and almost exclusively provides group long term disability (LTD) insurance policies. These group policies are usually purchased by employers on their employees’ behalf, and are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). If Sun Life denies a claimant’s claim for long…
Your Legal Options After Your Guardian Disability Claim is Denied
If you’ve recently received a disability insurance denial notice from Guardian Disability, you’re not alone – and you have options. Disability insurance carriers like Guardian tend to deny claims out of hand in the hopes that the claimant won’t pursue the matter further. If a disability insurance claimant does appeal,…
Facing a Denied Disability Claim from Mass Mutual? What Should Claimants Know?
If you’re a claimant who has just received a letter from Mass Mutual indicating your long term disability claim was denied, you may wonder about your next steps. Can – and should – you sue Mass Mutual? Is there any chance of settling your claim outside of court? Do you…
How Do I Ask My Doctor for Disability?
One of the most difficult things claimants experience is asking their doctors to fill out forms and give physician statements as to how the patient’s medical condition makes it impossible for him or her to perform their job duties. This is the most important part of avoiding a disability insurance…
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim?
A question we are often asked is, “Do I need a lawyer for a long-term disability claim?” The short answer is, “Yes.” We say that for good reasons, not just because we are disability insurance lawyers. Having a lawyer involved from the beginning shows the insurance company that you are…
How Long Does Long Term Disability Insurance Take to Process & Get Paid?
One question on the top of everyone’s mind about their long term disability insurance benefit is, “How long does a disability insurance claim take to process?” The answer is a common one: It all depends. There are many variables that influence how long it takes. Everyone thinks the delay is because the…
How Do Hartford Long Term Disability Insurance Policies Work?
No one ever expects to become disabled. But when you need to collect Hartford disability insurance benefits you need to be prepared. In this video and article learn what every Hartford disability income policy holder needs to do when filing a claim for short-term or long-term Hartford…