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Info Library

Find answers to your disability claim questions.

Welcome to our Info Library.

The Info Library is a resource for people who have questions about disability insurance benefits, insurance companies, medical conditions, occupational demands, claims, appeals, and litigation.

Think of it as a practical guide to disability claims. Our goal is to explain common issues in clear, useful terms so you can better understand the process, the risks, and the decisions that may affect your benefits.

New articles are added regularly.

 

Category: Strategy - Leave Work Protected

How to File a Successful Long Term Disability Claim

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The insurer’s administrative processes are not just a necessary step in your long term disability claim, but often set the stage for whether your claim will be successful in any subsequent litigation.  They also present a valuable opportunity to bolster your chances of success, both during the administrative process and in litigation.

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Can You Be Fired While on Disability Leave?

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If you suffer an injury outside the workplace that prevents you from performing the duties of your job, you are likely concerned about keeping your job while you heal from your injury.  If you are pregnant or have just given birth, you are likely to have similar concerns.

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Seven Facts About Filing for ERISA Disability Benefits

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If your employer provides a long term disability plan under ERISA and you suffer from a condition that disables you from work, it's important to get the facts about filing a claim.  Our skilled New York ERISA disability lawyers can discuss some of the most important things you need to know.

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Who is Eligible for Long Term Disability?

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Having insurance of any sort is an interesting proposition. Whether required by law or optional or whether it's provided by one’s employer or purchased privately, most people acquire various policies protecting different interests all with the hope of never having to be in the position of needing the benefits the policy coverage provides. However, as obvious as it may seem to the person making a that they are disabled and cannot work, it is the insurance carrier who makes that decision.  As our NY disability attorneys can attest, many claimants are surprised to learn that they have had their claim denied.

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