Category: Group Long-Term Disability Claims

As a worker, you hope that you never have to make a short- or long-term disability claim. If you find yourself in this position, it means that you have been injured or become ill. Furthermore, it means that you are unable to work for a period of time. It doesn’t matter if you have individual […]

If you’re filing a disability insurance claim, your insurance company will want to speak to your treating doctor about your condition. In the latest video of our Disability FAQ series, we explain the kind of health information you need to provide to your doctor before they speak to the insurer about your disability claim.

Are you in the market for an individual disability insurance policy? Are you interested in buying group coverage? Either way, you need to know what this type of insurance can do for you. The best way to understand your situation is to answer a few key questions. By doing so you will soon realize where […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

If you’re filing a disability insurance claim, your insurance company will probably ask you to submit to a functional capacity evaluation. In this video, we explain what to expect during this evaluation and how it may affect your claim.

Are you thinking about filing a long term disability insurance claim? In this video, we explain the factors to consider before requesting claim forms, such as: How do you know if or when you’re considered disabled? Do you have difficulty with the primary or material duties of your occupation? Are your earnings plummeting as a […]

If you’re filing a disability insurance claim, your insurer will send a request to gather your personal information. How much information is too much to share? In this video, Frank Darras explains what insurance companies will ask for and what they’re legally entitled to.