NETWORK ENGINEER BEATS METLIFE, WHICH COURT SAYS 'HID THE TARGET' IN HANDLING CLAIM. Suffering from chronic back and leg pain brought on by both fibromyalgia and Paget's Disease, Verizon Communications employee Kathleen Boxell found herself unable to continue her work...
We often hear from our clients about instances where they believe that the insurance company that they have filed a long-term disability claim with is videotaping them when in public. Often the question is whether this is a legal strategy or if they can sue for what...
If you are already receiving long-term disability but are thinking about a lump sum buyout for any reason, it is important to consider all aspects and to consult with your ERISA lawyer first. Where lump-sum buyouts may be beneficial to some, others find them lacking....
Sharon E. didn't expect that it would be fibromyalgia that would end the career she loved. She always thought that she would continue working as an account executive in the industry that she loved so much until the day she decided to happily retire. She didn't count...
Depending on your long-term disability insurance to carry you through periods when you are physically ill or injured and unable to work should be a given. However, there are policies regarding your employer-sponsored disability benefits that you should thoroughly...