The Many Challenges of Receiving Disability Claim for Pain
Pain pops up everywhere. A 2019 study found that 10% of American workers experienced lower back pain that caused them to lose time at work. This statistic accounts for only a fraction of the pain that Americans experience daily. If you experience debilitating pain, you should look into receiving disability benefits. But you need to […]
Types of Pain & Challenges of Receiving Disability Claim for Pain
There are several different types of pain. It’s possible to experience more than one type at the same time. Identifying the type of pain may help your healthcare professional narrow down the potential causes and develop a treatment plan. Nociceptive Pain Nociceptive pain is caused by tissue damage such as cuts and burns. It may […]
United of Omaha Must Reconsider Legal Assistant Disability Claim
Nov. 10, 2021 Case governed by DOL regulations that have since been updated Claimant entitled to see doctor reports related to her claim United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. mishandled a legal assistant’s claim for disability benefits by denying her an opportunity to review and respond to a doctor’s report it relied on in terminating […]
How to Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for Chronic Pain?
Having an attorney who has years of experience representing individuals with chronic panic symptoms in the LTD process can be the difference between getting approved or denied. If you have a friend or loved one diagnosed with an illness that is known to cause chronic pain and you want to help, talking to an attorney […]
Long Term Care Lawyers in Boston, MA: What We Can Do for You
Have you or a loved one been denied insurance coverage for long-term care? Are you overwhelmed, trying to fight the claim denials by yourself? With the cost of nursing homes, in-home care, and medications going up, many people find themselves suffering financially during retirement these days. It only gets more complicated if your insurance is […]
How to Receive Long-Term Disability Benefits for PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, occurs in about 3.5 percent of U.S. adults each year. Working and living your everyday life with PTSD can be a struggle. Luckily, there are long-term disability benefits for PTSD that will allow you to recover in your own time. What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Posttraumatic stress disorder is […]
What Happens if the Insurance Claims Adjuster Questions My Pain?
Sometimes insurance companies are dismissive if you don’t have a confirmed medical diagnosis or the diagnosis is not one known to cause debilitating pain. If you are filing a disability claim with largely subjective symptoms, including chronic pain or overwhelming fatigue you may face an uphill battle to get paid the benefits your paid for […]
How ERISA Lawyers Help With Covid-19 Vocational and Medical Claims
The pandemic has raised challenges in nearly every part of our lives—including completing the tasks required for ERISA claim approval. When you apply for disability, you must typically produce proof of loss within a certain timeframe. If not, the insurance company or plan may deny your benefits. For this reason, it’s important to provide proof […]
What Can You Do When an Insurance Company Refuses To Pay?
Insurance is an important safety net that you almost always need. Sometimes you don’t have a choice. Almost universally auto insurance is mandatory, so is homeowners insurance when you have a mortgage. In your time of need, you expect your insurance company to pay you if you suffer a covered loss. But at times your […]