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Do you have group disability insurance? If so, it is nice to know that you are protected, to a certain degree, should you become injured or ill to the point of being unable to work. But here is something to remember: making a claim is easier said than done. While you don’t want to find […]

Virtually no financial adviser will tell you it’s a bad idea to save for retirement, and everyone wants to be able to enjoy his or her golden years. One thing that can derail those years, making them financially difficult for you and for your loved ones, is an illness or injury that lands you in […]

When you purchase disability insurance, you expect the insurance company to act in good faith if and when you need to file a claim. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not in the business of paying every claim they receive or paying all claims in a timely manner. Instead, they may resort to bad faith tactics in […]

If you come to the conclusion that you want to purchase a disability insurance policy, one of the first questions you will have is “how much does it cost?” While this is an important question to answer, you don’t want it to stop you from getting the right coverage. If you are purchasing your own […]

Knowing when to file your disability claim can be tricky. In the latest video of our Disability FAQ series, we explain how uncertainty about whether you qualify for disability can create delays and make it difficult to collect benefits.

Although the courts have accepted fibromyalgia as a medically disabling condition, it can be challenging to collect disability insurance benefits for the disorder. Here is how you can support your disability insurance claim for a fibromyalgia diagnosis. Why insurance companies challenge fibromyalgia claims Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder symptomized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep […]

Most people never consider the fact that they could become disabled at some point. It doesn’t matter if you are injured or become ill, if you find yourself in this position there is no denying the fact that your life will be turned upside down. This holds true personally, professionally, and from a financial point […]

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Many homeowners learn the hard way that their homeowners insurance doesn’t cover property damage caused by hurricanes and floods. Hurricane season is upon us, making now the perfect time to review your insurance policies and see what’s covered if a big storm hits.

Vietnam vets who were exposed to Agent Orange during combat might have access to disability benefits under a program that provides benefits to those who are dealing with illnesses linked to the substance. According to one Veterans Administration service officer, the list of diseases linked to Agent Orange is always growing. The service officer encouraged […]

If you are filing a long term disability insurance claim, you may be tempted to complete the forms on your own. However, these forms are designed to be confusing and ambiguous, which makes it easy to make fatal claim mistakes. It’s important to contact one of our experienced Seattle disability attorneys today. In this video, […]