If you are making an ERISA claim or appealing a claim that has been denied, you may be thinking about hiring an attorney to help you through the process. What qualities should you look for in that attorney? What skills do they need to bring to the table? Perhaps the...
Get a second opinion to boost your disability case
When you suffer from a disability, it’s important that you have the right financial support. Sometimes, it’s difficult to show the injury you have, and that could result in a denial. The good news is that you can get a second medical opinion to back up any evidence...
5 reasons for loss of muscle function
The loss of muscle function can be sudden or gradual, but it has the capacity to affect your life completely. For some, this just happens for a short time and they recover. For others, the loss of function is for life and may even get worse over time. To fully...
Types of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was passed by Congress to help protect workers. Many people don’t understand what this act means for them or even when it applies, however. There are a few specific points that you should know that might help you to...
Seek help with your ERISA claim to avoid common mistakes
Completing your ERISA application is one of the most crucial form filling exercises you will do in your life. In your eagerness to file your claim, it can be easy to make mistakes that see your claim delayed or denied. Here are a few common mistakes people make when...
Your right to a quick determination for ERISA disability benefits
When employees sign up for disability benefits through their employer, they likely look at it as emergency protection that they will probably never need. Few people ever plan to collect on disability benefits. Unfortunately, life has a way of completely altering...
Brain injuries may impact future learning
Does your career require you to continue learning a lot of new information? Do you work in an industry, such as the tech industry, that is always changing and growing? This can be very exciting when things are going well, but it is clear that your ability to thrive in...
The use of video surveillance in ERISA disability claims
Do you ever feel like you are being watched? If you are filing an ERISA long-term disability (LTD) claim, someone may indeed be watching you. They may be following you around and filming you. Insurance companies often hire a private investigator in ERISA disability...
As an executive, you could be entitled to hidden disability benefits
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,...
Important information about the denial of ERISA disability benefits
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...
