Long Term Disability Law BlogCalifornia federal appeals court concludes ambiguous terms in Sun Life’s disability policy must be construed in favor of the claimant, but employer is not a proper defendant.
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Pennsylvania Court Upholds Reliance Standard’s Policy Language Interpretation
A Pennsylvania court determined Reliance Standard Life Insurance’s interpretation of ambiguous policy language was reasonable and complied with the Plan’s goals.
Sixth Circuit Remands for Further Evaluation by United of Omaha Life
Sixth Circuit remands United of Omaha Life to engage in a meaningful review process in evaluating long term disability benefits for claimant with chronic back pain.
Increase in Metlife disability claim denials
Disability attorneys Gregory Dell and Cesar Gavidia discuss Metlife disability claims. There seems to be an increase in disability claim denials from the group division.
CIGNA and their strategy for handling disability claims. Tips that may help you to secure disability benefits
In this video disability attorneys Gregory Dell and Stephen Jessup share tips which may help you secure disability benefits with CIGNA.
Precautions at your IME Exam
Rachel Alters and Cesar Gavidia discuss the IME Exam required by the Hartford disability insurance company. This information is applicable to IME exams requested by most disability insurance companies.
What to Expect With A Lincoln Financial Disability Claim?
In this video we discuss common trends that we noticed when helping claimants recover disability insurance benefits from Lincoln Financial.
Who Pays Your Disability Insurance Premiums Impacts the Taxability of your Benefits
Learn why the manner in which you pay your disability insurance premiums has a major impact on your disability claim.
How long can I wait to file an ERISA Claim?
Watch this video to see disability attorneys Gregory Dell and Alex Palamara discuss the deadline for filing an ERISA lawsuit.
I am collecting unemployment benefits, is it possible to also collect disability insurance benefits?
It is not impossible to get STD or LTD benefits while collecting unemployment benefits, but a claimant would be much better off not seeking unemployment. Watch attorneys Gregory Dell & Cesar Gavidia discuss this topic.