Feb 5 2013

Reinstating your Long Term Disability Benefit: The ERISA 502(a) LAWSUIT

Most individuals become familiar with the phrase 502(a) lawsuit by receiving a letter from an insurance company denying access to their long-term disability benefits.

The traditional language often used by long-term disability insurers advises clients that they have “exhausted their administrative remedies”, and now have the ability to file a lawsuit under Section 502(a) of the Employee Retirement Read the rest


Oct 28 2011

SURVEILLANCE AND THE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION

This has been on my mind for some time and I have been trying to let my clients and perspective clients know about this so they can respond appropriately.  Many insurance companies use vendors to conduct video surveillance while the disability claimant is at their home.  There is simply no way to tell which files will be selected for video … Read the rest


Sep 12 2011

McDonald & McDonald Now on Facebook and Twitter

Now you have your choice of how you would prefer to stay on top of ERISA and insurance claim denial law advice and news from McDonald and McDonald. Our blog posts now also will appear in Facebook and Twitter. So, Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to stay on top of the latest. We welcome your … Read the rest