There is no reason to be afraid; losing your benefits is not the end of the line. Losing your Short Term Disability benefits can be scary when you receive the letter telling you that your claim is now terminated and you will no longer be receiving your short-term...
Your ERISA claim for benefits has been denied or terminated. You submitted your internal appeal, which was also denied. Your only recourse now is to file suit. How long do you have? You would think this question could be easily answered, but it's not. In fact, you...
There have always been instances of an insurance company denying your claim for insurance benefits. When your insurance company denies your short or long-term disability claim that can be frustrating. Often time making you want to propose a lawsuit against an...
There are several different reasons you will want to work with an ERISA Attorney that not only serves your local area, but one that also can help you nationwide! Know your local laws and benefits is good to have, but it's always better to have a wealth of knowledge in...
Since the implementation of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA), state law defines the spouse and marriage might not be recognized through your employee benefit documentation. On the other hand, federal laws, including the Employment Retiree Income...
Filing a disability claim is indeed a long and frustrating process. There are many people who suffer through this process with little if no income and struggle just to eat and make rent. You will be best suited to be properly prepared and go through the process as...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 safeguards the benefits of millions of workers so that monies placed in their retirement plans during their tenure will still be there upon retirement. This federal law states plans must meet minimum...
Your asking yourself the right question at the right time. If your thinking of your rights and finding assistance to make sure that you are safe then it is time to hire the right representation to support you. When you are looking for an attorney that has experience...
Kathleen Bernardo was employed at American Airline as Manager of Airport services. She was diagnosed with aplastic amenia (low blood cell counts) and treated with cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant drug. She applied for long term disability from the plan which was...
In Lori Smith v. Hartford Life & Accident, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13868 (N.D. Cal., January 30, 2013) we successfully represented Ms. Smith in a claim for life insurance waiver of premium benefits. Smith was a bank executive who became disabled by co-morbid...
