Category: Covid-19

WebMD interviewed attorney Frank N. Darras in an article discussing the impacts of long-Covid in the workplace. Frank was able to help educate the public on accommodations available to employees in the workplace that can help them as they struggle through their daily lives living with this potentially debilitating condition. “It’s terrifying to be suffering […]

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has dominated news headlines for weeks now. Official statistics indicate it accounted for over half of the active cases of the virus in the United States by the end of 2021. Though it’s too early to say for certain, early reports suggest the Omicron variant may be more […]

Frank N. Darras authored an article in the California Business Journal on the impact of COVID-19 on long term disability insurance claims. The article helps the public understand the many ways in which this ongoing crisis has changed the very nature of the insurance industry. Commentary: COVID’s Impact on Long Term Disability Claims     […]

Experts are learning more about COVID-19 all the time, but there’s still a long way to go before we fully understand the impact the virus can have on patients. Different people suffer from different symptoms, and while some recover relatively quickly, others are left dealing with health difficulties and disability long after their initial diagnosis. […]

Weeks and months after getting the COVID-19 infection, many survivors continue to experience disabling symptoms that limit or prevent them from engaging in major life activities, including resuming work. Frank Darras discusses how long term disability laws can be applied to people who are suffering from long covid with topics such as: understanding the symptoms […]

Surviving a COVID infection may not be a one-time affair. Researchers and medical authorities studying COVID have suggested that a post-viral “long COVID” condition has created a group of legitimately sick workers known as “long haulers.” These Covid survivors unfortunately still suffer from various debilitating symptoms weeks and months after their initial diagnosis. On July […]

COVID-19 has infected millions of people worldwide. While many have recovered from this deadly virus, we are still learning about the long-term debilitating effects of COVID. Unfortunately, some survivors of COVID may end up with long-term side effects and issues. It’s hard to know just how many people have these long-term medical issues right now […]

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing was already one of the most sought after professions in the United States, and in 2019 ranked as the third-most in-demand of any job. Unfortunately, the profession faces some hurdles which might indicate trends in new and mounting disability claims. As seasoned nurses continue to age and populations rise, […]

There have been 29.3 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States since the coronavirus pandemic was first reported in early 2020, according to the New York Times. In addition to the staggering fatality rate in America, this post-viral syndrome has also created a group of legitimately sick workers known as “long haulers.” Long haulers […]

Medical and scientific professionals are learning more about COVID-19 every day and agree that having contracted the virus is not always a one-and-done matter. You or someone you know might have been diagnosed with COVID but still experience debilitating disabling symptoms long after your first ones surfaced. If you suffer from physical, cognitive or mental […]