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The insurance dispute lawyers at McDermott Law, LLC are dedicated to aggressively representing the rights of individuals with short and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), Colorado PERA and other insurance denials and bad faith claims. The attorneys and staff at our firm possess a particular specialty in handling disability and life insurance claims governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) or those filed under the Colorado PERA (Public Employee’s Retirement Association) disability program. The disability attorneys at the firm have over 30 years of combined legal experience ready to be put to work on your behalf. We are committed to building for each of our clients the strongest possible claim and will work relentlessly to help them secure the benefits and compensation they need and deserve.
Our extensive knowledge of the law, litigation experience and dedication to our clients result in our ability to effectively handle, negotiate or litigate insurance dispute claims at every stage of the legal process. When working with our respected legal professionals, you can rest assured that you are getting the best possible representation for your claim and that you have the best chances of resolving your case as beneficially and efficiently as possible.
While suffering an injury is undoubtedly physically and emotionally devastating, the situation can be far more difficult to deal with if the injured person is having problems obtaining disability benefits or has been denied these benefits altogether. At McDermott Law, LLC, our Denver disability insurance lawyers:
Disability claims made under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) can be complex cases to handle because the ERISA law is notoriously unclear and is not necessarily fair. If you have been denied benefits that should have been covered by ERISA, our Denver ERISA lawyers may be able to help you recover the financial support you need and deserve. Specifically, we are experienced at:
Employees of most Colorado governmental agencies and public entities receive disability and other benefits by virtue of their participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). These claims are administered by PERA’s disability program administrator, Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”). Available benefits may include PERA short-term disability and/or disability retirement. The PERA system for obtaining such benefits is somewhat unique. Our firm has the most experience of any law firm in the state in handling PERA disability claims and denials, as well as appeals and litigation of these matters.
Although you may think of your insurance policy as a safety net that will protect you in your time of need, unfortunately, agents for insurance companies do not always act ethically or legally. In fact, they may act in bad faith – trying to deny or undercut your legitimate claim – in an effort to protect their own profits at your expense. If you are involved in an insurance dispute, our Denver insurance bad faith lawyers can fiercely defend your rights to benefits and help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
On January 15, 2019, the attorneys at McDermott Law succeeded in having a federal court judge order the payment of our client’s long-term disability benefits after a five-year fight. This case was significant for several reasons. This client came to us for help years after his insurance company denied his benefits. In fact, the insurance…
Some disability benefit plans require that the claimant remain employed, even in inactive status, in order to receive benefits. In these situations, an employee may need to have their Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) approved to protect their employment status in order to be eligible for disability benefits. However, an employer may still terminate an…
A Registered Respiratory Therapist was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and suffered from chronic pain with positive trigger points, fatigue, dizziness, and concentration and memory impairment. After it became clear that she could no longer perform the material duties of her own occupation as a Respiratory Therapist, she ceased work on November 6, 2015. Despite overwhelming evidence…
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