Successfully litigating cases against Northwestern Mutual can be extremely difficult due to Northwestern Mutual’s reputation for conducting thorough reviews of disability insurance claims prior to the denial of a claim. Our attorneys have extensive experience in representing insured at all levels of the claims process with Northwestern Mutual to include…
When you submit proof of your long term disability it’s only as good as how it looks on paper. Medical records are the most important, but keeping a daily log of your pain and symptoms is further proof of your disability. You should share your pain journal notes with your…
UNUM is one of the biggest long term disability insurance carriers in the world, which means here at Dell Disability Lawyers, we see UNUM disability insurance claim denial letters every week. Like all insurance carriers, UNUM has some quirks and unique processes it employs when reviewing a long term disability…
Disability insurance attorney Alex Palamara discusses the basic initial things you must do if your long term disability benefits have been denied by United HealthCare. If you have been denied, our disability insurance lawyers offer an immediate free phone consultation and review of your disability benefit denial.
To prevent a long term disability denial, we want you to understand how important it is to follow your doctors suggestions. The disability insurance companies are only looking for one reason to deny your long term disability benefits. Make sure your doctor is recommending everything possible to treat and diagnose…
Symetra’s share of the long term disability insurance industry has grown significantly. Symetra is a subsidiary of the multi billion dollar Sumitomo Life Insurance Company. Disability insurance lawyers Alex Palamara and Gregory Dell provide some tips on how to handle a Symetra disability benefit denial. We encourage you to contact…
Social media is the number one tool disability insurance companies use to deny long term disability claims. As much as you love it, don’t use it and be careful about appearing on the social media posts of others.
Selecting a date of disability is very important and you have to be strategic. Watch long term disability insurance lawyers Gregory Dell and Stephen Jessup discussing issues you must consider when determining your date of disability.
One of the most common reasons a long term disability claim is denied is the change in the definition of disability. You should be prepared for this change. Watch disability attorneys Gregory Dell and Stephen Jessup discuss what to expect for the change of disability definition. We share some tips…
The doctor is usually overwhelmed with patients and can make mistakes on your attending physician statement (APS). You should complete an APS with your doctor while he or she completes it. We have seen many long term disability benefit denials because the nurse completed the APS or the doctor rushed…