Resolved Cases

We have created this section of our website to provide individuals with a better understanding of the types of disability cases our law firm has successfully resolved for some of our past clients.

To protect the privacy of our clients the names of our clients have not been disclosed. In addition to some of the resolved cases we have listed, we also have a past client reference list available upon request.

The facts of each client's disability claim are different and you should not create any unjustified expectations about your case based upon the past results we have achieved.

• Disability insurance attorneys Dell & Schaefer resolve lawsuit against Unum on behalf of ophthalmologist suffering from bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome

  Our client, an ophthalmological surgeon, was diagnosed with bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome following a traumatic accident.  The client attempted to continue working for a few months following her injury in hopes that her hand numbness... » Click to continue reading

• Unum approves long-term disability benefits for a general surgeon diagnosed with cervical degenerative disc disease

  Our client, a general surgeon for 25 years, was forced to stop performing surgery due to chronic degenerative cervical disc disease. Fortunately, our client had purchased a long-term disability policy from Paul Revere Insurance Company... » Click to continue reading

• $1,200,000 mental / nervous condition settlement for a practicing attorney

  Our client enjoyed a long and successful career as a partner in his personal injury law firm. As a young attorney, our client bought a private disability insurance contract that protected his income in the... » Click to continue reading

• $480,000 settlement for a dentist after insurance company’s bad claims handling are exposed

  Our client enjoyed a long and successful career in the dental profession. That he enjoyed this profession was emphasized by his many achievements and advancements within his career. Unfortunately, in mid-2003 he began to experience... » Click to continue reading

• A former podiatrist and current national judo champion and marathon runner collects long-term disability benefits

  Our client, a 54-year-old podiatrist, came to Attorneys Dell & Schaefer after the long-term disability insurance company refused to pay him long-term disability benefits. Our client’s disability policy provided that he would be totally disabled... » Click to continue reading

• Aetna approves disability benefits for dentist following brain surgery to remove a tumor

  Our client, a dentist and lecturer, began experiencing problems with his balance in March of 2009. In his role as director of clinical technology he was required to give lengthy presentations and speaking engagements, as... » Click to continue reading

• Aetna’s denial of disability benefits to an OBGYN physician is reversed following an appeal submitted by attorneys Dell & Schaefer

  Our client, an obstetrician/gynecologist, suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and could no longer perform his occupation. He approached Dell & Schaefer seeking assistance with his long-term disability applications. After completion of his applications for private long-term... » Click to continue reading

• Attorney Dell & Schaefer prove dentist is totally disabled and not residually disabled

  More than sixteen years ago, shortly after starting his dental practice, Dr. Johnson (name has been changed for privacy purposes) bought a disability insurance policy to protect his income in case of an illness or... » Click to continue reading

• Attorneys Dell & Schaefer win long term disability insurance appeal against MetLife on behalf of engineer suffering from Parkinson’s

  Our client, who suffers from Parkinson’s, was a highly skilled engineer and operations manager for an international corporation before his illness rendered him unable to perform the duties of his occupation. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s years... » Click to continue reading

• Attorneys Dell & Schaefer win benefits for client under a catastrophic illness policy

  Our client was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma of his left kidney in June of 2007. Under the provisions of his catastrophic illness policy, he was paid the lump sum benefit of $50,000 under the... » Click to continue reading

• Attorneys Dell & Schaefer win long-term disability trial against Prudential Insurance Company Of America on behalf of time-share salesperson suffering from cervical disc disease

  Since late 2004, our client, Sumiko Besser has been battling Prudential Insurance Company in an effort to secure her long-term disability benefits. Prudential currently owes her in excess of $900,000 in unpaid long-term disability benefits.... » Click to continue reading

• Attorneys Dell And Schaefer obtain lump sum buy-out of an Unum long term disability insurance policy for a drywall contractor

  Our client, a General Contractor who owned his own dry wall installation business, had a long term disability insurance policy he had purchased from Unum in 1988. Like so many professionals, our client never imagined,... » Click to continue reading

• AXA Equitable and Disability Management Services approves benefits for a chiropractor suffering from lumbar and cervical disc disease

  Our client, a chiropractor, was involved in motor vehicle accidents in 2005 and 2007, which resulted in him suffering from lumbar radiculopathy and cervical discogenic disease. As a solo practitioner and business owner he attempted... » Click to continue reading

• Berkshire Life Insurance Company approves long-term disability benefits for a dentist suffering from lumbar disc disease

  Our client, a general dentist, purchased a long-term disability policy from Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America. The policy defined “disability” as the inability to perform the substantial and material duties of his regular occupation.... » Click to continue reading

• Chiropractor placed on claim despite an “any occupation” provision

  Our client, a chiropractor, suffered from severe bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, as a result of a traffic accident. Our client applied for disability insurance benefits under the terms of his contract. His disability insurance contract... » Click to continue reading

• Chiropractor receives total disability benefits despite neck exclusion language in a Trustmark Insurance Company disability policy

  Our client, a chiropractor, was severely injured as a result of a mountain bike accident, which left him temporarily paralyzed. While he was only temporarily paralyzed, this accident has left him with permanent spinal cord... » Click to continue reading

• Cigna approves internal medicine doctor for long-term total disability benefits

  Prior to leaving his employment with a local hospital, our client, an internal medicine doctor sought our legal services to evaluate his group long-term disability policy and advise him as to whether he was eligible... » Click to continue reading

• Cigna reinstates disability benefits for an accounting manager

  Our client, an accounting manager for twenty-three years, suffered a debilitating stroke that left the entire left side of his body paralyzed. Coupled with the affects of the stroke, he also suffered from severe discongenic... » Click to continue reading

• Dentist wins appeal and UNUM Provident pays disability benefits

  Dell & Schaefer was able to successfully procure a settlement for a dentist whose disability benefits from UNUM Provident were terminated after 7 months of treatment and chemotherapy for pancreatic carcinoma. UNUM Provident based its... » Click to continue reading

• Dentist with hand tremor files suit and receives confidential settlement for past due and future long-term disability benefits

  Dr. C, a dentist, came to Attorneys Dell & Schaefer in 2006 seeking assistance in submitting applications for long-term disability benefits. In 1999, Dr. C began noticing a slight tremor in his right hand while... » Click to continue reading