On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Jun 23, 2020 | ERISA Disability
As an executive, you have extensive benefits that you should understand. When you are hurt on the job and need to file for ERISA disability coverage, you should be informed of your rights and the benefits that you can receive. Beyond just receiving a basic income,...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | May 29, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Having to deal with an ERISA disability claim can often feel like an uphill battle. While it is wholly possible that some of these claims will go through without any issues, there’s also a possibility that your claim will be denied. If this occurs, you’ll need to...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | May 21, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Not all medical professionals will view situations in the same manner. There is a chance that one doctor will classify a patient as completely disabled while another takes a more conservative view and thinks that the person should be able to perform at least limited...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | May 12, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Whether you are applying for benefits for the first time or appealing a denial, navigating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) process can be quite complicated. It is important to have the right type of legal team on your side. To that end, what should...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | May 8, 2020 | ERISA Disability
One of the most common mistakes people make when attempting to file an initial benefits claim on a long-term disability policy is to try to handle all of the details on their own. Working with a professional, like an attorney who has experience with such insurance...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Apr 30, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Decades ago, The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 passed. Also known as ERISA, it set up some very important benefit options for people who had retirement and health plans. Companies can do more than ERISA demands, if they so choose, but the minimum...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Apr 13, 2020 | ERISA Disability
The policies determining your long-term disability (LTD) benefits from your employer are regulated by federal ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) laws. Under this system, your applications for disability are assessed by your company’s insurance company....
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Apr 9, 2020 | ERISA Disability
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) also includes provisions for securing your disability benefits and sets guidelines as to how plan administrators must process your disability claims. While it undoubtedly is important for you to get your...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Apr 3, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Some medical conditions are easy to spot. If you slipped a disc in your back or injured your hands, for example, there are tests that can show the damage to your body — even when it’s largely internal. But what about invisible disabilities? No matter what your...
On behalf of Willeford & Toledano | Mar 31, 2020 | ERISA Disability
Mental illnesses plague many New Orleans residents. These conditions can result in loss of the ability to maintain employment and other lasting consequences. When your employer provides you with ERISA coverage, it is reasonable to assume that filing an ERISA...
