As a professional or entrepreneur, you’ve worked tirelessly to build your practice or business. When a health issue or injury makes it impossible for you to do your job, you’ll need financial support while you care for yourself and focus
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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Should I Meet With a Disability Insurance Representative?
It’s not uncommon for insurance companies to request face-to-face meetings with people who file short-term and long-term disability claims. The adjuster or representative may describe it as a “field interview” or simply as a “casual meeting.” However, most of these…
Who Pays My Attorney Fees Under ERISA?
By Jacque
When you’re unable to work due to a serious health condition or injury, hiring a lawyer may seem like an unwanted expense. However, federal disability insurance laws may allow you to try to collect some attorney fees from your disability…
Post-Concussion Syndrome and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
By Jacque
Most people who suffer a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion heal quickly, often within a month. However, not everyone is so lucky. Approximately 30% of people with concussions develop post-concussion syndrome (PCS), which can last a lifetime. If you…
Are Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits Taxable?
Whether you’re interested in submitting a claim for long-term disability benefits, are currently involved in a disability insurance dispute, or are already getting benefits, chances are you’ve at least considered the tax consequences. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to the question,…
Variable Income: How Much Does Long-Term Disability Pay?
Many people receive variable income because they’re small business owners, salespersons, freelancers, or receive performance-based commissions or bonuses. If your income is variable on a day-to-day, week-to-week, or month-to-month basis, you may be concerned about the potential impact on your disability…
Kidney Disease and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
By Jacque
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is much more common than you think. About 37 million people live with CKD, and many more cases are undiagnosed. Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States; every day, about…
Dentists and Long-Term Disability
By Jacque
Dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and other dental professionals often purchase long-term disability (LTD) insurance as a safety net. Many of these providers have built thriving businesses, and they know that an unexpected illness, injury, or disability can endanger everything they’ve worked…
Lupus and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
By Jacque
An estimated 1.5 million people live with lupus in the United States, and roughly 16,000 more are diagnosed each year. If you’re living with this complicated disease, you know its challenges first-hand. Lupus is hard to diagnose and treat, and…
I’m Still Working. Can I Apply for Disability Insurance?
By Jacque
If you have a serious medical condition, you may worry that you’ll soon be unable to keep up with the demands of your job. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Can I apply for disability…