Disability Insurance Policies
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
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