Disability Insurance Policies
Nurse Anesthetist With Drug Addiction Could Not Work Because He Put Patients At Risk
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA federal appeals court on April 5, 2021, agreed with the trial court that the insurer had denied the short- and long-term disability insurance claimant’s applications wrongly and without the
Work-Related Injuries May Qualify For Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Benefits
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesInjuries that occur on the job may be compensated through a workers’ compensation claim. However, injuries that result in a prolonged absence or even permanent disability may qualify the employee
What You Need To Know Before Submitting An Appeal Of Your Group Short-Term Or Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim…
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesBefore you submit an appeal of your group short-term (“STD”) or long-term (“LTD”) disability claim, it is essential that you understand your obligations and rights under the applicable law. What
What Does Your Policy’s Declaration Page Do For You?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesMost Florida residents rely on the insurance company they work with to get their policies right. After all, they may not feel as though they have a choice in purchasing
Inability To Perform An Essential Duty Is Total Disability
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesWhen faced with a disability claim, the definition and interpretation of “totally disabled” under your assigned plan is central to the outcome of your claim. As portrayed in Derichs v. AT&T Services,
Prudential Denies Disability Benefits Based On Severance Agreement
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesThe case Thomas v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, 2018 WL 211 118020, US Dist. Ct. E.D. Pennsylvania, is a reminder of how important it is to understand the implication
Court Ruling On Mutual Of Omaha Pre-Existing Denial Of Benefits
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesIn the case of Horneland v. United of Omaha Insurance Company, the eleventh circuit reversed the United States District court for the Middle District of Florida’s decision finding for the
Can A Personal Injury Settlement Offset Your Long-Term Disability Payments?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesOn behalf of the Disability Insurance Law Group posted in ERISA on Monday, June 26, 2017. In a recent case out of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Arnone v. Aetna Life
Northern District Of Oklahoma Finds That Unum Acted Arbitrarily And Capriciously In Denying Disability Insurance Claim Of Pharmacist With A Physical Condition Requiring Narcotic Pain Medication
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA recent case out of the North District of Oklahoma, Anderson-Posey v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., involved a long-term disability insurance policy issued by Unum Provident and governed under
Court Overturns Northwestern Mutual’s Denial Of Disability Insurance Benefits To Attorney With Congestive Heart Failure Unable To Handle Stress
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA federal district court recently overturned Northwestern Mutual’s denial of own occupation disability insurance benefits to an attorney with congestive heart failure unable to handle stress. The case Mustain-Wood v. Northwestern Mututal Life