How Long Will It Take to Receive My First Benefits Check?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by cjblog

While there is no requirement to do so, you may wish to have an Ocala Social Security disability attorney in your corner as you proceed with your claim. Many situations can arise which are difficult to handle without legal assistance. Even after you are approved for SSD, an attorney may be useful if Read more →

My ERISA disability insurance claim was denied. What do I do next?

Posted on May 16, 2009 by cjblog

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Unum, known for denying disability claims…

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

...received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award from the National Business Group on Health this month. Perhaps the message is “We’ll treat you well…….as long as you are well”. www.lawyersandsettlements.com Read more →

New Jersey Woman Charged with Disability Insurance Fraud

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

A New Jersey woman was indicted for allegedly stealing more than $9,000 in disability insurance funds by submitting false claims to her insurance company. Cooper allegedly filed for short-term disability benefits in June 2003. However when she returned to work in July 2003 she failed to notify the insurance Read more →

Insurance Company Rules

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

Check out “Insurance Company Rules” – a collaboration between Health Care For America Now (HCAN) and Public Service Administration (PSA).

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Delays and denials – Insurance Company’s mantra

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

Does it seem like the insurance company is taking too long to decide your claim? Are they asking you for extension, after extension after extension to decide your claim? Do they ask you to send them more evidence of your disability only send you back a big fat denial? Delays and denials by the Read more →

Never Say Never: Filling out the Insurance Company’s form

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

Did you know that in insurance disability claims the insurance company can secretly videotape your activities? That’s right; the van parked down the street could have a video camera watching your every move. When they send you that activity log to fill out, don’t be fooled. They are not really Read more →

Will The Court Award Attorney’s Fees Should I Win My ERISA Insurance Disability Claim?

Posted on February 4, 2009 by cjblog

Most individuals understand that a Plaintiff who wins his or her lawsuit will be awarded attorney’s fees and costs incurred in prosecuting their claim. Unfortunately, attorney’s fees and costs are discretionary under ERISA. Another anomaly in ERISA law is that attorney’s fees and costs may be Read more →

Top 5 Mistakes in ERISA Disability Cases

Posted on January 29, 2009 by cjblog

No one is immune from everyday pitfalls and mistakes that everyone is bound to make, but there are some avoidable ones I see over and over again. Applying for disability benefits before reading the disability insurance policy. I tell my clients that applying for disability benefits without reading your Read more →

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Category Archives: Insurance Claims

How Long Will It Take to Receive My First Benefits Check?

My ERISA disability insurance claim was denied. What do I do next?

Unum, known for denying disability claims…

New Jersey Woman Charged with Disability Insurance Fraud

Insurance Company Rules

Delays and denials – Insurance Company’s mantra

Never Say Never: Filling out the Insurance Company’s form

Will The Court Award Attorney’s Fees Should I Win My ERISA Insurance Disability Claim?

Top 5 Mistakes in ERISA Disability Cases