Willeford & Toledano: Experienced Legal Help For ERISA Claims
New Orleans ERISA Law Blog
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...
How to prepare for your Social Security Disability interview
If you suffer an injury or are diagnosed with an illness that affects your ability to do your job, you may turn your attention to any disability benefits you qualify for. It’s critical to take all your options into consideration, as this improves the likelihood of...
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,...
How does your long-term disability policy define “disability”?
Most long-term disability (LTD) policies are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- but that doesn’t mean that they’re all alike. In fact, one of the smartest things you can do before you try to file a claim is to make certain that you...
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...
Disability claims denials may require second opinions
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...
What to look for in an ERISA attorney
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...
People who try to handle ERISA claims alone may regret doing so
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...
Common reasons that companies deny ERISA disability claims
Long-term disability benefits claims are among the most expensive for insurance companies to pay. An individual with a permanent disability may require hundreds of thousands of dollars of support over the course of their life between lost wages and medical expenses....
Important amendments to ERISA
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...
