What does it mean when someone refers to "Own Occupation Disability" while disputing benefits? We're sharing the details below. In a dispute over Long Term Disability benefits, the term “own occupation disability” can start to take on more meaning that those two words seem to imply at first glance. The general gist of this examination [...]
The uncertainty of the present times is the cause of great consternation to many of us. Some have suffered from not only the virus but also the emotional and psychological impact on the changes which have been radically forced upon us. We here at Herbert M. Hill, P.A. do our best to remain aware of [...]
As Orlando attorneys, we're sharing the effect of COVID-19 on our clients and the community. COVID-19 For many people, the pandemic of COVID-19 and mental health have gone hand in hand. Starting in January, as news of the potential effect of this illness has spread and it began affecting Americans in a significant way, a [...]
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused the occurrence of virtual health care to skyrocket. Many individuals are more hesitant than ever to visit doctor’s offices during the last 4-6 weeks in America because they are terrified of contracting the coronavirus and ordered to shelter in place. Medical professionals similarly are desirous of keeping their patients, and [...]
Time and again, I have clients in my office absolutely dismayed that the insurance company has denied Short Term Disability or Oviedo Long Term disability benefits. Quite frankly, from a medical standpoint, the disillusionment is understandable. There are a number of potential reasons for this injustice, none of which have to do with the claim [...]
Once your Short Term Disability claim is approved, now what? We're sharing our experience with what comes next. So many people have been calling me seeking help on their Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability claims at a point in time when benefits have been approved. Usually, for some other reason, another issue has [...]
In anticipation of reading this writing about mediation preparation of ERISA cases, it is important that you read the writing on “Mediation Preparation - General” so the following makes as much sense as possible. Mediation of cases under the federal statute commonly referred to as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (or “ERISA”), are very [...]
Mediation is a settlement conference and a very important step in the process leading up to trial once a lawsuit has been filed. In cases in United States District Courts, it is mandatory unless the court approves some other process for dispute resolution. I make it a habit to meet with my clients well in [...]
Herbert M. Hill, P.A. is the preferred attorney in Orlando. Here's why. At Herbert M. Hill, P.A., we limit our practice to claims involving securing and protecting claims for disability benefits. Because of this, we are more familiar with the ins and outs of this very complicated area of the law than other firms that [...]
Wondering what it takes to write a Long Term Disability appeal in Florida? We're sharing the details with you below. Recently, many new clients come to us after being receiving a claim denial for Long Term Disability benefits and explain that the claim representative told them to appeal the decision by completing a form provided [...]
