Disability Insurance Law Blog
Partner Alicia Paulino-Grisham Selected By American Conference Institute To Speak At Philadelphia Forum
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Firm NewsIn January 2016, the American Conference Institute (“ACI”), one of the leading organizations on educating the insurance industry, conducted its 18th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims. Alicia
Provident Life And Accident Company Breached Its Contract With Dentist When Terminating Total Disability Benefits Based On Dentist’s Ability To Perform Managerial Duties
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Disability Insurance – General TopicsDr. Leonor, a dentist, recently sued Provident Life and Accident Company after it paid and then terminated his total disability benefits under his disability income insurance policies. The disability income
Disability Insurance Law Group Gives Back To The Community During The Holiday Season
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Firm NewsDisability Insurance Law Group recognizes that amidst the bustle and joy of the holiday season is a tremendous need of many less fortunate. Helping others is at the heart of
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,
Partner Alicia Paulino-Grisham Conducts Webinar On Navigating Insurance Coverage Sponsored By The Renfrew Center
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Firm NewsDisability Insurance Law Group Founding Partner, Alicia Paulino-Grisham was a featured guest for the webinar “Learn to Navigate Insurance Coverage and Exercise Your Rights,” as a part of The Renfrew
Is An Emergency Room Physician Working As A General Practice Physician Totally Or Partially Disabled Under A Disability Insurance Policy?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | UncategorizedWhether an emergency room physician working as a general practice physician is totally disabled or partially/residually disabled under a disability insurance policy depends on the type of disability insurance policy that is
Disability Insurance Denial Answers
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Appealing A Claim DenialInsurance Companies such as Aetna, Assurant, Berkshire, Cigna, Guardian, Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Reliance, Standard, and Unum are well-known for unfair and biased claims review processes, misrepresenting the facts, and for
Is A Physician Who Is No Longer Able To Perform Surgery Totally Disabled Under An Own Occupation Disability Insurance Policy?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | UncategorizedNumerous cases exist where a physician who has specialized as a surgeon becomes unable to perform surgical procedures due to injury or illness but remains able to still perform other
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
Are NFL Players Underinsured Against A Career-Ending Injury Or Illness?
On Behalf of Disability Insurance Law Group | | Pro Athletes Disability BenefitsIt has been estimated that only about 40 percent of players in the National Football League (NFL) purchase disability insurance coverage. This combined with the fact that a mere 50