How Can I Get My Attorney Fees Paid in a Long-Term Disability Claim?

If you have a disability insurance policy from your employer, it is most likely governed by ERISA. (Employee Retirement Income…

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I Lost My Long-Term Disability Case in Court. Do I have to Pay the Insurance Company’s Attorney Fees?

It is rare that an insurance company will be awarded its attorney fees in defending your long-term disability claim in…

2 years ago

How do Insurance Companies Define Your Occupation for Long-Term Disability Benefits?

A long-term disability insurance company cannot define your occupation for you. Long-term disability insurance policies typically pay a benefit if,…

2 years ago

Surprise! The Judge Might Not Be Deciding Whether You Are Disabled or Not

There are two different standards by which your case may be judged. The “de novo” standard of review is what…

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What Is ERISA Disability?

ERISA stands for “The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.” That act covers many employee benefits, one of which…

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Social Security denies disability benefits based on list with jobs from 1977

The Washington Post recently published an article addressing one of the common challenges we face in presenting long term disability…

2 years ago

Why Is New York Life Handling My Cigna Disability Insurance Claim?

On December 31, 2020, New York Life completed its acquisition of all of Cigna’s group disability, accident, and life insurance…

2 years ago

Robinson Warncke Sues MetLife under new ERISA Regulations – Confidential Settlement of Long-Term Disability Claim for Deloitte Partner.

Robinson Warncke Sues MetLife under new ERISA regulations This case confirmed the efficacy of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2018…

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