Year: 2017

An Long Term Disability Lawyer Can Help in an ERISA Lawsuit
While many individuals are able to obtain long term disability benefits by simply filing a claim or an internal appeal, some insurers may refuse to approve a claim regardless of the number of appeals you file. In these cases, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit under the ERISA or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. By filing a suit under these federal guidelines, you have the right to have your benefits claim reviewed by a judge who will then make a final ruling on your case.

At the law office of Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, LLC, our ERISA lawyers understand how important long term disability benefits can be when you are prevented from working due to an injury or disability. We also understand how difficult it can be to understand the ERISA guidelines and how they apply to your specific case. Our knowledge of the LTD claims process and federal ERISA guidelines allows us to offer the personalized advice you need to understand your rights and your options for pursuing the benefits you are entitled to under your long term disability policy.

Aggressively Pursuing the Benefits You Are Entitled To
Under the ERISA act, individuals who have exhausted all internal appeals with their insurance company have the option to have their case reviewed by a federal judge. During this review, only the information contained in the case file will be addressed; no testimony will be heard from either the insurance company or the individual making the benefits claim.

Since the judge’s view of the case is limited to the information contained in the case file itself, it is very important to insure that all necessary documentation is included on your file. To do so, our staff will work closely with you, your doctors, your employer and an accountant to gather all necessary information related to your case. We will also help you draft letters and written testimony regarding your injuries or disabilities in an effort to clearly demonstrate their impact on your life and your inability to work. In addition to these documents, we will help you address the insurance company’s reasoning behind the denial of your claim, and work to demonstrate that their reasoning is does not apply to your situation.

By working to put together the strongest case possible, we put you in the best possible position to obtain a favorable judgment.

Call Our Long Term Disability Lawyers to Discuss Your Claim
If you have received notice of a denial of your long term disability benefits claim, it is important to speak to an attorney regarding your options for appealing the decision and seeking benefits.

Long Term Disability Lawyers Committed to You
Is Your Condition Covered? Ask a National Physical Disability Attorney
While long term disability benefits plans vary widely from employer to employer and insurance company to insurance company, the physical disabilities they cover are often very similar. Unfortunately, the process of determining if your physical disability is covered under your LTD plan can be quite challenging and offer a great deal of confusion; having an experienced attorney at your side can be highly beneficial in helping you understand if your condition is covered.

At the law firm of Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, LLC ,our physical disabilities lawyers leverage more than 50 years of combined experience to offer detailed advice to individuals who are unable to work due to serious injury or physical impairment. In our many years of practice, we have helped clients nationwide who have suffered from a wide range of injuries, including:

Spinal cord injuries
Brain and head injuries
Loss of limb
Broken bones
Back injuries
Carpal tunnel
We have also assisted countless clients who have experienced physical impairment due to illness or disease, including:

Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Arthritis
Personalized Guidance during Your Pursuit of Answers
If you are unable to work due to injury or disability, you probably have a lot more questions than you have answers. Our staff will take the time to carefully examine your specific coverage plan and condition before offering you the personalized advice you need to understand your options for obtaining benefits.

From the moment you retain us until the moment you receive a final decision on your benefits, you will never be left without answers to your questions, nor will you be left wondering about the status of your proceedings. In short, we will not rest until we have helped you recover the benefits you are entitled to – if we aren’t able to help you recover benefits, we won’t charge you a penny in legal fees.