Tag: #Benefitsclaim
News Flash! Courts Say Claimant Can’t Do a Job That Doesn’t Exist
A recent case, Popovich v. MetLife Ins., 2017 WL 6546920, Dec. 21, 2017, hot off the press from the Central District of California, reflects the common, impervious attitude of insurance carriers. They typically believe they have few limits on their
Attended Law School? Passed the Bar? Walked a Dog?
Though most attorneys have to attend law school and pass the Bar exam to practice law, Reliance Standard Insurance Company decided that the ability to walk a dog was sufficient enough for one attorney to practice law. In a recent
The Top Hat Plan: Risks Ahead!
What is a top hat plan? Do I have one? If you are a well-compensated executive in a company, then you might have a top hat plan. Top hat plans are unfunded plans maintained by an employer primarily to provide
Tequila Made the Gun Go Off?
Many employers offer accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a form of life insurance for employees. If the loss of life or limb is the result of an accident, then a lump sum will be paid. However, one court found that
4 Things to Do When Your Pension Isn’t Right
You worked for decades to put money into your pension and retirement plan, so you could enjoy post-retirement life. You probably have dreams of enjoying all of those activities you put off while you were working. Maybe you’ve been dreaming
Be a Shell Game Buster! (Or, How to Get the Plan Documents You Need!)
Many people know they have a long-term disability benefit, health benefit, or life insurance benefit, but they don’t know the “rules” or terms for the benefit. There are too many instances in which it is vital to know the “rules,”
Could Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Qualify You for Disability Benefits?
Up to 3 percent of women and 2 percent of men will be diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome at some point in their lives. Those numbers are likely to increase in the next decade, too, as people who work on
Should You Do a Lump Sum Payout on a Long-Term Disability Claim?
Long term disability insurance can be a lifesaver for the American worker. When they find themselves too ill or injured to work, they can rely on monthly payments to replace their income so they can continue to take care of
Are You Killing Your ERISA Case?
We all like social media. And if you are hurt or sick and can’t work, it can be a great way to keep in touch. However if you are receiving a long term disability benefit or a pension disability benefit