erisa disability appeals Archives

On February 26, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma issued a decision under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, known as ERISA, in which the judge meaningfully interpreted the law casting favorable light on the claimant’s legal rights. The plaintiff had sought review of the insurer’s denial of her long-term disability […]

If a disability insurance policyholder is denied a claim for benefits, he or she has the right to appeal the denial per the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). While the appeals process can be complex, often necessitating the assistance of an attorney, it is possible to prevail on an appeal of a […]

No one is guaranteed that they will stay in good health during the course of their career. However, whether it is cancer, a spinal cord injury or even something like arthritis, a person could find themselves in a situation that they never expected — that they are too injured or ill to go to work […]

No one in America is guaranteed good health. While everyone will get their fair share of minor colds and injuries, leading them to miss a couple days of work, some are not so lucky and will suffer from a serious illness or injury that causes them to miss work for an extended period of time. […]

Sometimes a worker suffers an injury or illness so severe that it disables him or her. Not being able to work can be a financial blow, but if a person has a long-term disability insurance plan, they may be provided with the benefits needed to help support them and their family during a difficult time. […]

When a person in New York needs disability benefits, the reasons why may seem obvious to them. After all, if an injury or illness keeps them from being able to work, they may find themselves losing out on lost wages along with mounting medical bills, and therefore they are in need of financial help. However, […]

When a person becomes too injured or ill to work, disability benefits can serve as a means for keeping them afloat financially. For those in Garden City who have disability benefits through their employer, it is important to understand that these benefits are protected by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). There […]