Disability Insurance Policies
Liberty Mutual Changes Company Leave Of Absence Policy For Employees Already Out On Leave Of Absence
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesLiberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Leave of Absence policy was recently changed to provide that “[failure to return from leave…after 24-months may result in termination of employment.” As a result, many
Disability Insurance Law Group Successfully Overturn’s MetLife’s Disability Insurance Denial Of Kindergarten Teacher
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesMs. A became a kindergarten teacher in 2001. She loved her job and each of the children she taught throughout the years. Unfortunately, in the winter of 2014, Ms. A.
Disability Insurance Law Group Successfully Overturns Standard Insurance’s Denial Of Disability Benefits For Accountant With Multiple Sclerosis
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesOur client, Mr. D was a partner at a large accounting Firm for 9 years. Unfortunately, he began to experience severe and debilitating symptoms and was ultimately diagnosed with Multiple
Jury Verdict For $7.6 Million To Chiropractor For Denial Of Disability Insurance Benefits Upheld By Court Of Appeals
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesChiropractic Physician, Joan Hangarter, owned her own chiropractic practice in Berkeley, California and during a typical day she would treat between 30 and 50 patients. In 1989, Dr. Hangarter purchased
New Law About Reimbursement Of Money To Insurer (2016)
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesIn a recent Supreme Court Case, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the Nat. Elevator Industry, the Supreme Court held that “Other Income” benefits (Social Security disability benefits, workers compensation awards,
Debunking Disability Myths
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesThere is a great deal of misinformation about the amount fraud against disability insurance carriers. While some people may believe going out on disability is akin to an early retirement,
If You Are Not Practicing As A Dentist On The Time Of Your Disability Claim Under The Policy, Regardless Of Intent, Dentistry Is Not Considered “Your Occupation.”
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesIn the case of Giddens v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, 445 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2006), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that regardless of his
Disability Insurance Policy Lump Sum Buyouts
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesA disability insurance policy lump sum buyout is where an insurance company pays an individual an agreed upon lump sum amount of money to fully “buyout” the life of an
Unum Reports That More Breast Cancer Survivors Are Returning To Work After Short Term Disability Leave
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesOn October 4, 2012, **Unum announced that more than twice as many people who have battled breast cancer are returning successfully to work after short term disability leave. Unum explained that in
The Effect Of A Severance Or Employment Agreement On A Disability Or ERISA Benefit Claim
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance PoliciesIn cases where an employee has a serious illness or injury that will likely prevent them from returning to work for many months or longer, their employer may ask them