Long Term Disability Law BlogJudge rules favorably for the claimant after Lincoln National Life Insurance Company denied the claim at that change in definition of disability. GREGORY DELL: Hi I’m Greg Dell with Attorneys Dell & Schaefer, and today Alexander Palamara and I are going to discuss a recent case that came out of the Oklahoma federal court. It […]
Engineer With Cognitive Impairments Wins Long Term Disability Lawsuit Against Prudential
Prudential denies disability insurance benefits to an engineer with impairment to his thought processes and executive functioning which decreased his ability to function in his high level occupation as a development engineer. GREGORY DELL: Hi, I’m Greg Dell here with attorney Cesar Gavidia. And Cesar, this is a case we’re going to discuss that recently […]
What Do I Do After Cigna Denies My Disability Claim?
After Cigna and other disability insurance companies deny your claim, you should contact a disability lawyer to submit an appeal that covers all issues with your claim. Attorneys Gregory Dell and Cesar Gavidia have noticed a common theme in the long-term disability insurance denials from insurance companies, including Cigna, otherwise known as LINA Life Insurance […]
Engineer Wins Long Term Disability Insurance Lawsuit With Prudential
An engineer from MIT Lincoln Laboratories wins a long term disability insurance lawsuit against Prudential, who denied his claim for head injury and cognitive impairment.
How To Tips When Filing for a Reliance Standard ERISA Disability Appeal
There are many reasons to file a strong appeal to the Reliance Standard insurance company. Every disability insurance policy holder needs to know how to strengthen their claim in the event it is denied and a lawsuit must be filed. GREG DELL: Hi, I’m Greg Dell, here with attorney Alex Palamara. And Alex, I want […]
Lincoln National Disability Denial Reversed Over SSDI Review Failure
When it comes to long term disability insurance, claims often end in denial by companies such as Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. This leaves disabled policyholders with few options for moving on with their lives. But a recent case out of Oklahoma Federal Court is a reminder that victory is entirely possible for the claimant. […]
Negotiating an UNUM Lump Sum Settlement and Buyout for a Disability
As one of the largest long term disability insurance companies in the world, Unum is in a unique position to offer policy features that its rivals don’t. Specifically, it’s one of the only providers that engage in what is known as a lump sum disability buyout. What that means for policyholders can be complicated, as […]
Unum Denies Disability Benefits After 9 Years; Court Reverses Denial
When a court of law weighs in on a denied disability benefit, it can go either way. This was especially true with a recent Unum disability claim denial in which a woman suddenly lost her benefits after receiving them for nine years. Fortunately, the judge ruled in favor of the disabled beneficiary in this case […]
Disability Insurance Attorneys Dell & Schaefer Wins Aetna Long Term Disability Appeal for Woman with Brain Injury
An Aetna disability policy holder suffering from a brain injury gets her denial overturned on appeal. Aetna claimed our client did not have post-concussive syndrome that’s affected their ability to work. After an appeal filed by Attorneys Dell & Schafer showed a few things that Aetna got wrong, her denial was reversed. ATTORNEY ALEXANDER PALAMARA: […]
Maryland Woman Wins Fibromyalgia Disability Claim over Boston Mutual
Ms. Dana Kysztofiak worked as a Clinical Coordination Manager for HomeCare Maryland LLC. She was a registered nurse who stopped working in 2016 because of pain and other issues related to psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. She claimed disability benefits through an ERISA plan with Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co. beginning December 29, 2016. Approximately four […]