Tag: #lifeinsuranceclaims
Kept in the Dark [Video]
Many employees are in the dark when it comes to what rights and benefits they have. But just because a benefit may have expired does not mean that they do not have a claim. Check out a recent decision which
Insurer Denies Claim Arguing That One Beer Caused Death [Video]
Some life insurance companies use ERISA as an excuse to avoid liability. The denial of a life insurance claim can be frustrating and insulting to someone who just lost a spouse, especially when the company has no justifiable reason for
A Glitch From a Switch
What happens if your employer switches providers for an ERISA benefit? It can mean that you start over in meeting certain terms, such as a pre-existing condition exclusion or some other limitation. This recently happened with a two-year suicide exclusion
Fishing Expedition or Malignant Tumor Extraction?
In ERISA litigation, one of the first things the plaintiff’s counsel will hear when discussing discovery with defense counsel is that there doesn’t need to be any discovery at all. This is suggested because the case must be decided on
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,”