Some disability insurance companies use surveillance and other probing techniques to demonstrate that a claimant is not disabled. Insurers are waiting and watching for those moments that might “prove” that the patient in question is actually capable of working. Many insurers actively search for evidence of fabricating or feigning disability, as grounds to deny disability […]
Category: ERISA Disability Claims
How Medical Reviews by Insurance Companies Cause LTD Claim Denial
Biased medical reviews and exams can bring down a deserving disability claim. The above video discusses the process to appeal a disability insurance claim denial. Appeals often mean you must argue against the insurance company’s slanted medical reviews and subsequent mishandling or distortion of the evidence.
ERISA Traps to Watch for in Group Disability Claims
The federal ERISA statute is filled with technicalities, hidden pitfalls and land mines — so much so, the unrepresented claimant has little chance of successfully fighting a wrongful denial of benefits. Group disability insurance claims can be successfully handled when an experienced ERISA lawyer is in your corner fighting for you. Our law firm is […]
After I’ve Made an LTD Benefits Claim, Will The Insurance Company Talk To My Friends and Neighbors?
Insurance companies are run to make a profit. To them, having to pay long term disability benefits to a policyholder who’s become too ill or injured to work is a loss. To avoid a loss, the insurance company will often go to great lengths to show the policyholder is not disabled and can work, even […]
What to Know about NFL Line of Duty Disability Policies
Former football players who are not totally and permanently disabled may be entitled to a short term disability benefit known as NFL Line of Duty disability (or LOD) where a player incurs a “substantial disablement arising out of NFL football activities.” Pro football players face all manner of disabilities. Because of the complex nature of […]
What is ERISA and What Does it Have to Do with My LTD Claim?
ERISA is a federal law that regulates the handling of Employee Benefit Plans. The term is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. By definition, ERISA covers practically all group disability, health, and retirement plans within private industry. Without a doubt, ERISA is a hot button issue in disability insurance law. […]
Resolving Your Group Disability Claim – The Right Way
Resolving Your Group Disability Claim Today’s video outlines the possible outcomes of a disability case under ERISA law. Resolving your group disability claim may encompass any of the following: Reaching a Settlement: Your insurance provider agrees to settle the case for a “settled on” amount of money. Moving for a Motion for Summary Judgment: You […]
Administrative Appeal in Group Disability Claims
In our video above, disability attorney Marc Whitehead discusses the importance of the administrative appeal in group disability claims.
Group insurance plans are governed by federal ERISA law. There are key differences between what you must do to prevail in a claim for group disability benefits under ERISA rules, versus the state contract laws that you would follow if your claim were filed under a private long term disability policy.
How ERISA Denies Due Process (Justice) in Disability Claims
Long term disability insurance for employees is regulated by federal ERISA law. As shown in our video above, it is clear that ERISA denies due process in group disability claims – allowing insurers to deny you the benefits you deserve.
What exactly is “due process” as it applies to disability insurance benefits? Due process of law refers to the constitutional guarantee to all persons of fair treatment through the normal judicial system. It is a basic principle of fairness in legal matters, especially in the courts.
How ERISA Limits Legal Remedies in Group Disability Claims
Has your group disability claim been denied? If so, you need to know that your claim is governed by the federal law known as ERISA. Not only does this limit your lawsuit causes of action; ERISA limits legal remedies in response to the insurance company’s violations.
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In this video, disability attorney Marc Whitehead explains how LTD insurers will use ERISA law to their advantage to deny your disability claim. It is actually the lack of legal remedies available in ERISA-based cases that hurts claimants—and the insurance companies are fully prepared to capitalize on that.