Disability Insurance Company Reviews & Ratings

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Guardian

Guardian not being flexible during Covid

Reviewed by Robert W. on April 13th 2020   Verified Policyholder
Guardian denied my LTD due to doctor’s office not sending medical records quickly due to office closed because of Corona virus. There was nothing that I could do to get ... read more >
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Sent on April 13th 2020 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Robert, this is very unfortunate and sad to hear. You would think that Guardian might understand that the great majority of the country is “shut down” and getting d... read more >

Hartford

Hartford rep felt so guilty over how the company treated me that she quit

Reviewed by Delton on April 8th 2020   Verified Policyholder
It’s been since 1998 but they really screwed me over big time and caused my family and I much distress ~ first they required me to go to a psychiatric doctor before they... read more >
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Sent on April 8th 2020 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Delton, I’m sorry to hear about the experience you had with Hartford. Unfortunately since your claim dates back to 1998 it would be too late to file suit as the statu... read more >

Prudential

Prudential verbally approved my claim and then sent me a denial letter

Reviewed by Jacquieline C. on April 3rd 2020   Verified Policyholder
I have been denied twice from Prudential for my LTD case. Back injury 2009 – knee injury 2011. Back doctor took me out of work (July 2018) due to me working 35 hrs per w... read more >
Reply
Sent on April 3rd 2020 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Jacqueline: Sounds like you have a pretty complex medical situation. And the fact that they verbally approved your claim over the phone then sent a denial letter is unu... read more >

Guardian

Guardian thinks people with lupus miraculously recover

Reviewed by Virginia Z on March 20th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I became disabled in 2018 (Lupus and Sjogren’s). I’m 54 and I worked over 30 years (for the government) before I became disabled. I received Guardian STD and then LTD ... read more >
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Sent on March 20th 2020 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Virginia: This is a very unfortunate situation they’ve put you in. You should request in writing an extension of time to submit the information and documentation. You... read more >

Hartford

Hartford ajuster won't return my calls. I might have to move back to California

Reviewed by Jesse on March 17th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I was awarded medical for life, for my back injuries at work by the court of Los Angeles in California years ago. I moved to Colorado two years ago and for the past few mo... read more >
Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial pressured me to return to work amid the pandemic

Reviewed by David M. on March 16th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I went in for sinus issues and constant sinus infections. Due to concerns for healing, upper respiratory infections, growing concerns about what is now the covid-19. My do... read more >
MetLife

MetLife forgot that women can't lift 20 pounds while pregnant

Reviewed by Sandra M. on March 10th 2020   Verified Policyholder
My short term leave was denied. I was pregnant and was not able to perform my job correctly. They denied me because I wasn’t lifting 20 pounds at work.
Reply
Sent on March 10th 2020 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Sandra, you need to have your doctor put in writing what your restrictions are other than lifting.

Aetna

Aetna leaves me at risk of losing my job and without compension

Reviewed by Amber P. on March 6th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I applied for STD 2/24/2020 for eye surgery. Documents were submitted. Aetna noted they contacted the doctor and needed the APS form; already was submitted. So, the dr sub... read more >
Lincoln Financial

Do not use this terrible, unethical company. My daughted died waiting for their claim.

Reviewed by Wanda F. on March 4th 2020   Verified Policyholder
My daughter worked for Barneys of New York and enrolled into Lincoln Financial Group LFG Critical Care plan through her employer. She died waiting for her claim. Her siste... read more >
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Sent on March 4th 2020 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Wanda, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We can only imagine what you have been going through and we are sorry to hear how Lincoln has treated you. We are more th... read more >

Reliance Standard

I was receiving LTD from Reliance Standard due to breast cancer until they suddenly denied me my benefits.

Reviewed by Mary Anne B. on March 3rd 2020   Verified Policyholder
I was diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer June 2015 and went out on std with Reliance. Within 4 months following my status changed to stage 4 with Mets to my spine. STD conver... read more >
Reply
Sent on March 3rd 2020 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Mary Anne, your recourse would be to go through the administrative appeal process and if that is denied to file lawsuit. Please contact our office to discuss the denial... read more >

Hartford

Hartford keeps saying they haven’t gotten my paperwork

Reviewed by David C. on March 3rd 2020   Verified Policyholder
I have a short term disability claim through the Hartford through my job. I was approved to go back to work on March 9th. The Hartford keeps telling me they did not get my... read more >
Reply
Sent on March 3rd 2020 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

David, I would recommend you try to get a fax confirmation from your doctor, or better yet secure the information needed from your doctor and send to them. I have seen ... read more >

MetLife

MetLife received all my medical records but still denied my claim

Reviewed by Demetria on February 27th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I was approved for STD that ended November 2019. I filed for LTD sone afterwards due nerve damage in my right knee as a result of a total knee replacement in 2017. I fell ... read more >
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Sent on February 27th 2020 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Demetria, I’m sorry to hear that. Please e-mail us your denial and I would be happy to speak with you about the appeals process.

Hartford

Hartford has denying claims down to an artform

Reviewed by Judy P. on February 26th 2020   Verified Policyholder
I have been denied by the Hartford for LTD through my company. I can already tell they have this down to an artform.
Reply
Sent on February 26th 2020 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Judy: If this is the first denial you have the right to file an appeal but the deadline is time sensitive. Unless you plan to file your own appeal, I suggest you contac... read more >

Hartford

I'm going bankrupt after Hartford rejected all my medical tests/records

Reviewed by JNC on February 26th 2020   Verified Policyholder
In January, I collapsed in a cross walk while crossing the street. I sustained injuries to my left knee and spine and have been chronic testing to determine the cause of m... read more >
Reply
Sent on February 26th 2020 by Attorney Jay Symonds

JNC: I suggest you contact our office and speak with one of the attorneys to address the specific questions you have regarding your situation as well as your options on... read more >

Sun Life

SunLife screwed me one week after a C-section

Reviewed by Anna K. on February 17th 2020   Verified Policyholder
On maternity leave after cesarean section and told after my 1 week of wait time that I was only qualified for 7 weeks of short term pay. I understand waiting 1 week before... read more >
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Sent on February 17th 2020 by Attorney Cesar Gavidia

Anna, you should appeal the decision made by the short-term disability insurer. Your denial of benefits letter should explain the timeframe in which you have to appeal ... read more >

Hartford

Hartford Insurance Company is a bunch of unpassionate people

Reviewed by Daniel B. on February 15th 2020   Verified Policyholder
Why is the Hartford Insurance Company a bunch of unpassionate people?
New York Life

I'm using my off time off when it should be under my New York Life short term disability

Reviewed by Tom M. on February 11th 2020   Verified Policyholder
New York Life is preparing to deny my continuance of a short term disability claim. I had surgery in December and at the 6 week review the doctor said I should stay off wo... read more >
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Sent on February 11th 2020 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Tom, New York Life will have to (if they haven’t already) send you a detailed letter explaining the denial and your rights to appeal same. The majority of short term ... read more >

New York Life

So appalled and frustrated with how New york Life is allowed to get away with this!

Reviewed by Linda M. on February 6th 2020   Verified Policyholder
Another one of New York Life’s STD denial numbers! So appalled and frustrated with how they are allowed to get away with it! Big business always wins! I hope you keep fi... read more >
Sun Life

SunLife took away my husband's VA Disability payment

Reviewed by Karen H on February 6th 2020   Verified Policyholder
My husband who has ALS a terminal illness, was receiving LTD benefits from Sun Life Financial until they offset his VA Disability payment. The disability he receives is du... read more >
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Sent on February 6th 2020 by Attorney Jay Symonds

Karen, typically group polices do allow the carrier to offset for specific types of “other income.” What constitutes “other income” is defined by the Policy. In... read more >

Sun Life

My fiance wants to lie to his doctor so he can go back to work because we can't live off of SunLife

Reviewed by Lauri M. on February 6th 2020   Verified Policyholder
My Fiance went out of work on 12/26/2020 from a heart attack. We was suppose to receive a check after the first 8 days. We have stressed to the limit. We have sent all pap... read more >
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Sent on February 6th 2020 by Attorney Cesar Gavidia

Lauri, your fiancé should not lie to their doctor in order to be released back to work before he has fully recovered. He should contact his short-term disability insur... read more >

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Preparing a strong disability appeal package is an art that requires you to understand how the courts interpret your disability policy language, ERISA regulations / laws, and how to strategically present evidence in support of your definition of disability. We encourage you to contact any of our long-term disability attorneys for a free immediate review of your disability denial.

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Let's discuss if a lump-sum settlement or buyout of your disability insurance claim is both available and makes financial sense for you. Our disability insurance lawyers have negotiated more than five-hundred million dollars in disability insurance buyouts and we know how to get you a maximum settlement. A disability insurance company is not required to offer a buyout and not every disability company offers them.

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Who are Dell Disability Lawyers?

We are disability insurance attorneys that know how to get your short or long term disability benefits paid. As a nationwide law firm we have helped thousands of disability insurance claimants throughout the United States to collect hundreds of millions of dollars of disability insurance benefits from every major disability insurance company.

Our attorneys have been able to either get our clients paid monthly disability benefits or obtain a one-time lump-sum settlement in more than 98% of our cases. Our disability insurance lawyers have seen it all when it comes to disability insurance claims and we know exactly what it takes for your disability claim to be approved.

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Our disability insurance attorneys help individuals that have either purchased a long term disability insurance policy from an insurance company or obtained short or long term disability insurance coverage as a benefit from their employer. We have helped individuals in almost every type of occupation with monthly disability benefit payments ranging from $1,500 to $50,000.

Our clients include all types of employees ranging from retail associates, sales representatives, government employees, police officers, teachers, janitors, nurses, pilots, truck drivers, financial advisors, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, consultants, IT professionals, engineers, professional athletes, business owners, and high level executives.

A strong understanding and presentation of the duties of your occupation is essential for securing disability insurance benefits.

Do you work in my state?

Yes. We are a national disability insurance law firm that is available to represent you regardless of where you live in the United States. We have partner lawyers in every state and we have filed lawsuits in most federal courts nationwide. Our disability insurance lawyers represent disability claimants at all stages of a claim for disability insurance benefits. There is nothing that our lawyers have not seen in the disability insurance world.

What are your fees?

Since we represent disability insurance claimants at different stages of a disability insurance claim we offer a variety of different fee options. We understand that claimants living on disability insurance benefits have a limited source of income; therefore we always try to work with the claimant to make our attorney fees as affordable as possible.

The three available fee options are a contingency fee agreement (no attorney fee or cost unless we make a recovery), hourly fee or fixed flat rate.

In every case we provide each client with a written fee agreement detailing the terms and conditions. We always offer a free initial phone consultation and we appreciate the opportunity to work with you in obtaining payment of your disability insurance benefits.

Do I have to come to your office to work with your law firm?

No. For purposes of efficiency and to reduce expenses for our clients we have found that 99% of our clients prefer to communicate via phone, email, fax, or video conferencing sessions. If you prefer an initial in-person meeting please let us know. A disability company will never require you to come to their office and similarly we are set up so that we handle your entire claim without the need for you to come to our office.

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When you call us during normal business hours you will immediately speak with a disability insurance attorney. We can be reached at 800-698-9159 or by email. Lawyers and staff must return all client calls same day. Client emails are usually replied to within the same business day and seem to be the preferred and most efficient method of communication for most clients.

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