A stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting one's physical health and the ability to work and maintain financial stability. For those facing the aftermath of a stroke, seeking Long Term Disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) becomes a critical step in the journey toward recovery. In this blog, we'll explore [...]
Long Term Disability claims based on Celiac disease involve demonstrating the condition's impact on an individual's ability to work and perform daily activities. Our Rockledge Long Term Disability lawyer can help you through the claims process. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The [...]
The calculation of Long Term Disability benefits involves a combination of factors that can vary depending on the specific terms of the insurance policy and the individual's circumstances. It is helpful to have a Winter Springs Long Term Disability lawyer assist with these calculations. In general, however, here is an overview of how Long Term [...]
This is a topic I have written about before, but how insurance companies handle Long Term Disability claims remains problematic. Generally, the following applies to group disability benefits policies, i.e., ones you secured as part of a group of employees. Gross Monthly Benefit A little background is in order. First, in determining the amount of [...]
Long Term Disability cases from around the country offer insight into arbitrary and capricious review in the court system. Here, we dissect one case and how it can impact your LTD claim. As part of my continuing legal education, I routinely review all cases that might impact the law as it applies to my clients [...]
The behavior of disability claims representatives in connection with Short Term Disability or Long Term Disability claims has been a source of great consternation and astonishment for my staff and myself over the years. What Is The Motivation? We have tried to figure out what motivates these claims representatives and the tactics we must use [...]
Listening is vital for respectful communication and empathy while understanding others is more valuable than seeking to be understood. Every Long Term Disability law firm should remember that. “...to understand rather than be understood...” The above comes from a prayer attributed to St. Francis. It is a great prayer that sets forth laudable high standards [...]
One thing which drives many people into my office is the constant unreasonable demands made by claims representatives about Florida LTD policy claims. These claims representatives, who are grossly overworked, get behind on their files. Then try to catch up by demanding you provide documentation immediately. Now, your obligation as the claimant is to provide [...]
In the course of my efforts to stay current on the law governing Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability claims, I review a lot of cases governed by the federal statute commonly referred to as “ERISA.” ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The name sounds like the Act is designed to protect [...]
Our team of Long Term Disability attorneys can help you obtain the LTD benefits you are entitled to. Here, we showcase one recent victory of Michael Ann Woodard. Michael Ann Woodard is the attorney with our law firm who has taken primary responsibility for researching and developing the Administrative Appeals we submit when our clients’ [...]
