Tag: #socialsecuritydisability
A Little Bit of Justice [Video]
Under ERISA, at what level is a disability claim simply not worth pursuing? A case is more than a fee to us. Watch this week’s client story. Every job is physically demanding in some way, but some are more challenging
30 & Disabled [Video]
How old do you have to be to qualify for disability? You can be disabled at any age. Read this week’s client story of a thirty-year-old pharmaceutical sales rep who faced a crippling on-the-job injury. April had a good job
Malignant Brain Tumor? You Can Still Work [Video]
Financial decisions can become even more difficult when you are fighting to simply survive. Read how we help our clients maintain perspective and make the right decisions in the face of such difficult times. Geoffrey, a scientist working with fish
But Wait, There’s More [Video]
Sure, there is such a thing as a limited engagement, for stars and simple lawyers. But, for most of our clients, it isn’t that simple. Watch this week’s client story for an example of a never-ending saga.
The Fixer & Chocolate-Covered Strawberries [Video]
Evaluating a case is more than dollars and cents. After all, how do you value chocolate covered strawberries? The law is generally fair and just. But, sometimes logic doesn’t apply. Watch this week’s client story to see the multiple lapses
No Christmas For You [Video]
Mr. Ward did not follow the prescribed procedures when signing up for his disability insurance. Can that be fatal to a claim? Mr. Ward worked for Pacific Architects, which had a long-term disability plan insured by Aetna. Under the plan,
What happens when you can no longer support your family? [Video]
Teachers help take care of our children. But, what happens when teachers become disabled and can’t financially take care of themselves? Watch this video for a story about a client that we helped but whose case could have been a
ERISA Can Sometimes Be a Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland – “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” In a recent ERISA case, Magistrate Judge David Baker explained that if an insurer uses a doctor to deny a claim, it has to
The Difference Between SSDI and Long-Term Disability
Not all disability benefits programs are created equal. While some programs share similar features, there are key differences that you need to be aware of. Failing to understand the types of benefits available, particularly when disability is involved, can lead