If you're looking for information about ERISA disability claims, you have come to the right place. Our team of experienced disability lawyers regularly publishes new, free information to help legal consumers like you make smart decisions about their cases. Of course, if you're just curious about the law, you're certainly welcome to browse as well!
For those of you who are interested in learning even more about disability claims, we have written a book on long term disability claims that you can request for free. It shines a light on the rather unusual area of law known as ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).
If you or anyone you know has had their disability claim denied, call our main office in Fairfax at (703)584-7277 to discuss the claim.
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Why is the Disability Insurance Company Ignoring Evidence that I am Disabled?You have medical records, letters from your doctor, friends, and family describing your disability. The insurance co ignores all of it and denies your claim.
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Discrimination Against Mental Illness in Disability Insurance PoliciesAny policy that sets limits on benefit payments for “mental” or “nervous” conditions is blatantly discriminating against the mentally ill.
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Disability Insurance: Own Occupation Protection for Less than Two YearsLong-term disability policies are sometimes terminated when the policy moves into the 'any occupation' period. How this might affect your benefits.
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Was Life Insurance Payment Denied Because Death Was Caused by an Illegal Act?A denial of life insurance always comes at the worst time, when you are grieving for a loved one. Depending on your policy, these denials can be fought.
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Do Some Disability Insurance Policies Require You To Be in a Coma Before You Get PaidWhen a disability insurance policy is written so poorly that you would have to be in a coma to receive benefits, your claim is in trouble.
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ERISA-Governed Long-Term Disability Appeals Myths, Truths, And What You Can DoThere are many myths about ERISA disability cases, and these myths can ruin your claim. Discover the facts about these cases and what you should do.
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Discretion to Determine Disability Benefits? You Mean Discretion to TERMINATE BenefitsWhen you see the clause 'Discretion to Determine Benefits,' it means 'Discretion to TERMINATE Benefits.' What you need to know if your policy has this clause.
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The Illusion of Protection - Your Long-Term Disability Insurance PolicyWhile many employers do provide solid disability insurance coverage, some policies are not worth the cost of the fancy paper they are printed on.
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Why Even the Judges Hate ERISA--the Law that Governs Your Employer-Offered Disability InsuranceJudges hate ERISA, and even worse they don't see a way to fix it. These complicated rules are why you need to hire a disability attorney.
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For Long-Term Disability Claims Make Sure Your Doctor Uses Your POLICY's Definition of DisabilityYour doctor could sabotage your long-term disability claim simply by filling out a form wrong. What you should look out for when filing your disability claim.
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Does the Fairfax County Public School System Understand Their Disability Benefits Package?A recent short-term disability case from a Fairfax public school teacher has forced us to ask, 'does the school even understand their own benefits package?'
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10 Things Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Teachers Need to Know About Filing for Disability Benefits with LincolnDo you teach at Fairfax County Public Schools and have long-term disability coverage from Lincoln? What you need to know before filing for disability.