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Facts & Statistics Regarding Disability Insurance Coverage in the U.S. (Pt. 1)

Undoubtedly, a person’s income is one of his most important assets, and when people are unable to work due to an injury or illness, having disability insurance coverage can be critical to getting the financial support they need as they focus on their recovery. What…

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Long-Term Disability Claims: Trends in U.S. LTD Claims in Recent Yrs (Pt. 2)

Picking up where we left off in Long-Term Disability Claims: Trends in U.S. LTD Claims in Recent Yrs (Pt. 1), here we will continue to look at some of the trends that the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) has identified with long-term disability claims filed…

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Long-Term Disability Claims: Trends in U.S. LTD Claims in Recent Yrs (Pt. 1)

As part of its effort to inform the public about the issues associated with long-term injury and illness, the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) has issued a report on some of the important trends emerging in long-term disability claims within recent years. The CDA, a…

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for ERISA Benefits (Pt. 1)

After sustaining a serious injury that impairs your ability to work, you may be entitled to long-term disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), an employer-sponsored insurance plan. While ERISA can provide injured workers with the benefits they need to cover the…

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Anxiety Leads to Disability

“Ron” called our office when MetLife terminated his long-term disability(LTD) benefits, claiming he was no longer disabled under the group LTD insurance policy provided by his employer. Because the insurance was provided through work, his claim was governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…

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Liberty Mutual Reverses Long-Term Disability Termination of Woman with Multiple Medical Conditions

Our disability attorneys were recently successful in getting long-term disability benefits reinstated for a woman suffering from numerous medical conditions, including Crohn’s Disease and fibromyalgia. Ms. D had been receiving long-term disability benefits from Liberty Mutual for over two years when Liberty Mutual terminated her…

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