Tag: disability claims

Is it legal for insurers to follow you around without your knowledge or consent, and is any public place fair game for disability insurer surveillance—including social media? Because of the nature of social media—as a digital common where individuals produce, share, and consume information at lightning speeds—almost anyone can access the things you post, despite […]

There’s nothing fake about professional wrestling. The injuries are real and the brutality of being on the road for 220 days a year takes a tremendous toll on a wrestler’s body. The outcome of a match is predetermined, but the long-term collateral damage is all too real, evidenced by the incredible number of wrestlers who […]

Professional athletes understand that injuries are guaranteed in their line of work. As a result, many pro athletes or their teams purchase private individual disability coverage to protect their livelihood and income from the risk of physical disability. However, some athletes may also take advantage of disability plans provided by professional sports associations. Many do […]

Can you collect disability benefits if you’re unable to perform the occupational specialty you’re trained for? In the latest installment of our Disability FAQ video series, Frank N. Darras explains the role specialty letters play in your disability claim and how the definition of your occupation can affect your benefits. Reach out to our New […]

The extreme heat that hit Southern California at the end of June brought with it a series of wildfires, with the Associated Press reporting that about 770 homes in the city of Duarte at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains near Los Angeles were under evacuation orders. The reason? Two uncontained wildfires with a […]

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 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 long term disability insurance claim, every form you complete and action you take matters. Insurance companies will look for any valid reason to deny you benefits; if you’re not careful, you may provide them with the information they can use to invalidate your claim. Learn more about the most common reasons […]