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.

• $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 event of his total or partial disability. The contract defined total disability as the inability... » 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 intense muscle spasms and severe pain in his lower back that moved down his left... » 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 if he were unable to perform the substantial and material duties of his occupation. Furthermore,... » 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 well as be on the cutting edge in dental procedures. His initial balance problem quickly... » 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 disability insurance benefits and approval by two different insurance companies, the doctor disclosed that he... » 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 injury that prevented him from completely or partially working in his chosen profession. Over the... » Click to continue reading

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