Shoulder pain is incredibly common: about 18–26% of all adults will experience it in their lifetime. While some of us will recover relatively quickly, many people with shoulder problems experience chronic, disabling symptoms. At Bryant Legal Group, we help people
Bryant Legal Group News & Resources
Bryant Legal Group News & Resources, published by Bryant Legal Group PC, focuses on legal issues related to disability insurance claims and medical practice management. The blog covers topics such as long-term and short-term disability benefits, ERISA benefits, insurance litigation, and long-term care claims. It also addresses challenges faced by medical professionals, including revenue management and practice operations, with practical legal guidance. The content includes claimant guides for specific medical conditions affecting disability claims and advice on navigating complex insurance disputes, particularly for healthcare providers and professionals in Illinois and beyond.
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Is Seeing Believing? Disability Insurance Surveillance and Credibility
Disability insurance companies frequently use video surveillance and other tactics, hoping to prove you’re exaggerating your symptoms. While no one likes the feeling of being watched, most surveillance is harmless. In this article, the experienced disability insurance lawyers at Bryant…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Short-Term Disability?
At Bryant Legal Group, we know how short-term disability benefits can provide much-needed peace of mind and financial security while you deal with a disabling illness, injury, or chronic condition. However, short-term disability insurance policies have their imperfections too. If…
Long-Term Disability for Nurses: Get the Benefits You Deserve
By Jacque
Nurses and other healthcare professionals spend their days focused on other people’s health and wellness. However, when healthcare workers find themselves unable to work due to their own chronic health conditions, illnesses, or injuries, they often find themselves in unfamiliar…
How to Apply for Disability Insurance: A Professional’s Guide
By Jacque
At Bryant Legal Group, we get a lot of phone calls from high-income professionals, including doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs, who need to file a long-term disability insurance claim. Many of these professionals are struggling with their decision to file. They’ve…
Should I Take UNUM’s Disability Claims Settlement?
By Jacque
UNUM doesn’t want to pay out your long-term disability (LTD) benefits. UNUM is a for-profit company that’s much more interested in its shareholders’ happiness and profitability than your welfare. However, the company frequently offers disability claims settlements (sometimes called buyouts)…
Can I Get Short-Term Disability for Alcohol Addiction and Substance Use?
Substance use affects every social, economic, and demographic group. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 19.7 million people (aged 12 and above) struggle with some form of substance use, including addictions to alcohol, opioids, prescription…
4 Things Doctors Need to Know About Provider-Payer Disputes
By Jacque
Our healthcare environment becomes more complex every year. While your organization may feel comfortable handling some provider-payer issues in-house, many medical groups are discovering that the insurance companies and other payers are becoming more aggressive with cost-cutting tactics. Whether payers…
Reporting Changed Circumstances to the LTD Company: When Is It a Good Idea?
If you’re receiving long-term disability benefits, you may find yourself in a confusing situation. It’s not uncommon for disabled people’s conditions to improve (or ebb and flow). However, the disability insurance company may argue that you’re no longer eligible for…
Long-Term Disability vs. Social Security: What’s the Difference?
When you’re unable to work due to a serious injury, illness, or chronic condition, you’ll get a lot of advice. “File for disability” is a common suggestion that doctors, colleagues, and loved ones may offer. But, you’ll quickly find that “disability benefits” come in various forms. Should you file claims…