Why Even the Judges Hate ERISA–the Law that Governs Your Employer-Offered Disability Insurance

2 months ago
Vikas Sharma

Employer-offered disability insurance plans are governed by a set of law called ERISA: the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA…

How To Tell if Your Long-Term Disability Attorney is Not Experienced

If you have insurance through your employer and your claim is denied, here are some clues that the attorney you…

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Can You Lose Your Long Term Disability Benefits?

The short and tragic answer is yes, and it happens to many disabled individuals. The issue is hinged on the…

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Should I Accept the Long-Term Disability Company’s Offer to Buy Out My Policy Benefits?

When a long-term disability insurance company determines that it may be paying benefits for a long time, they may offer…

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Should I Settle my Long-Term Disability Claim?

If your long-term disability claim is denied and you file a lawsuit at some point, the insurance company may come…

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If You and Your Employer and Your Doctor Agree that You Are Too Disabled to Work, Is Your Disability Claim a Slam-Dunk?

You were injured on the job – say you fell off a ladder and hit your head and injured your…

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Seven Disability Insurance Claim Myths, Seven Truths, and What You Can Do

Myths: If you follow the rules when filing your claim and explain your situation the insurance company will approve your…

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My Short-Term Disability Benefits Were Denied. Can I Still Apply for Long-Term Disability Benefits?

Everything about ERISA Disability claims is confusing for the claimant. In fact, many judges find this practice of law confusing…

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Can You Work While Getting Long-Term Disability Benefits?

Working can jeopardize your disability claim. Insurance companies will use any work-related activity (including volunteer work) as grounds to deny…

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