Appeals & Lawsuits

• Does my disability insurance lawsuit need to be filed in State or Federal Court?

  If your disability insurance policy is governed by ERISA then your disability lawsuit will be filed in Federal Court. If you have an individual disability insurance policy, then it may be possible to file your...
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• What are my options if the disability insurance company does not respond to my ERISA appeal within 45 days?

  Disability attorney Stephen Jessup discusses what options a claimant has if their disability insurance company does not respond to their ERISA appeal within 45 days. If you don’t have a decision back on your appeal...
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• If my disability insurance claim has been denied do I have to file an Appeal before I can file a lawsuit?

  Disability attorney Stephen Jessup discusses whether you have to file an appeal prior to filing a lawsuit once your disability claim has been denied. If your policy is a private policy or one that you...
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• Will the insurance company pay me long term disability benefits while my appeal or lawsuit is pending?

  Disability attorney Gregory Dell discusses whether or not a claimant can continue to receive disability benefits while their appeal or lawsuit is pending. Once a long-term disability carrier has made a decision to deny your...
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• If my disability insurance claim denial is reversed will I receive interest?

  The answer to this question depends on the level in which you win your disability case and the type of disability policy you have. Under most group (ERISA) and individual disability insurance policies you will...
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• Can I sue my long term disabilty insurance company for bad faith or punitive damages?

  Disability attorney Gregory Dell discusses your ability to sue your disability insurance carrier for bad faith or punitive damages. Well, the answer to this question depends upon whether or not you have a claim governed...
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• Why should I hire a disability insurance attorney to submit my ERISA Appeal?

  Disability attorney Stephen Jessup discusses the benefits of hiring a disability attorney to submit your ERISA appeal. After your claim has been denied through an ERISA group policy, the most important part of your claim...
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