Attorneys Greg Dell and Alexander Palamara from Dell Disability Lawyers discuss frequently asked questions about Reliance Standard disability insurance appeals. They explain that even if a claim is denied, it can often be successfully appealed—many denials are overturned with
Disability Insurance Claims Law Blog
Keeping Disability Insurance Companies Honest and Helping Claimants Collect LTD or STD Benefits
The Disability Insurance Claims Law Blog, published by Dell & Schaefer PA, focuses on legal issues related to disability insurance claims and appeals. It covers strategies for obtaining long-term disability benefits, handling denials, and navigating the appeal process under ERISA and other frameworks. The blog discusses how disability insurance companies evaluate medical evidence, occupations, and disabling conditions, and it provides guidance on working with doctors and experts to strengthen claims. It also addresses litigation tactics, settlement negotiations, and the impact of discretionary clauses in insurance policies. Additionally, the blog offers resources such as company reviews, lawsuit stories, and tips for claimants to improve their chances of benefit approval.
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Hartford Disability Insurance Appeal Tips
By Gregory Dell
Attorneys Gregory Dell and Alexander Palamara from Dell Disability Lawyers discuss key issues surrounding Hartford disability insurance appeals. They explain that once a claim is denied, the appeal process can take six to nine months on average, due to…
Can You Win a Sun Life Disability Insurance Appeal?
By Gregory Dell
Attorneys Greg Dell and Rachel Alters talk about how to handle Sun Life long-term disability insurance appeals after a claim denial. They say Sun Life does reverse denials but success depends on strong medical documentation, objective testing and strategic…
After the Guardian Disability Insurance Denial. Appeal Questions Answered by Lawyers
By Gregory Dell
We explain that claimants can win appeals if they carefully address the insurer’s reasons for denial with strong, comprehensive evidence. Cesar Gavidia advises not to panic or rush an appeal, but to gather all medical records, expert reports, and…
Discussing the Unum Disability Insurance Reviews. Good or Bad?
By Gregory Dell
Attorneys Greg Dell and Stephen Jessup discuss Unum Disability Insurance, focusing on the company’s practices, claim denials, and the challenges policyholders face. Unum is the world’s largest group disability insurer and has a long history of regulatory issues and…
Nurse with Hip Disorder Wins Standard Disability Appeal
By Gregory Dell
Explore how to overcome disability insurance denials with disability insurance attorney Rachel Alters. We discuss the misclassification of nursing occupations and the challenges posed by vocational assessments, particularly in relation to sedentary work. Discover the biases that can affect…
Nurse With Gastro Issue Wins Lincoln Disability Appeal
By Gregory Dell
Disability insurance attorneys Gregory Dell and Stephen Jessup discuss the following:…
A Disturbing Prudential Disability Denial Reversed for the 4th Time
By Gregory Dell
A client, a former wellhead technician, was denied disability insurance benefits by Prudential four times despite having degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal problems, three surgeries, and a motorcycle accident, with the denials occurring after the initial 24 months of…
Hartford Disability Appeal Victory for Amazon Employee with Back Condition
By Gregory Dell
An Amazon fulfillment associate with a back condition had the long-term disability claim approved by Hartford, but was later denied after almost two years of payments, with Hartford stating he could work in other occupations such as a maintenance…
The Standard Disability Appeal Victory for Nurse with Knee Surgeries and Fibromyalgia
By Gregory Dell
A registered nurse with back issues, arthritis, and fibromyalgia was denied long-term disability benefits by The Standard Insurance Company after 24 months, when the definition of disability changed from “own occupation” to “any occupation”.…