Doctor files a disability insurance lawsuit against Guardian Life Insurance
Dell Disability Lawyers filed a disability insurance lawsuit against The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in a New Jersey Federal court. The lawsuit involves a New Jersey OB/GYN’s claim for long term disability benefits following injuries he suffered in a car accident.
According to the disability lawyers involved with the lawsuit, Guardian Life Insurance paid the doctor for approximately two years prior to discontinuing benefits. Guardian initially paid the disability claim on the basis that the doctor was working only as an OB/GYN prior to becoming disabled. Through basic internet searches, Guardian learned that the doctor was not only engaged in Obstetrics and Gynecology, but he also was earning money from his work with a laser hair removal machine. Guardian conducted an investigation in order to determine how much pre-disability work was from OB/GYN services versus Cosmetic services. Guardian had further questions about both past and future disability earnings of the doctor. Despite making disability payments for two years, Guardian made a determination that the doctor was no longer eligible for benefits.
“This is a case where the Doctor bought a disability insurance policy that he thought would protect his income if he could not work as an OB /GYN,” said Attorney Gregory Dell of the disability law firm Dell Disability Lawyers.” This is classic case of total disability versus residual disability.”
The case serves as a warning to Doctors and other medical professionals nationwide that there are multiple factors that an insurance company will consider when it comes time to file a claim for disability income benefits. Disability insurance policies are complex and can be subject to multiple interpretations. Every doctor should purchase a disability insurance policy, but it is important that any disability claimant understands the terms and conditions of their disability policy.
The Law Firm of Dell Disability Lawyers is known for their representation of physicians and other business professionals in disability insurance cases. The Disability Income Division, managed by Gregory Michael Dell, represents disability insurance claimants throughout the nation.
Resources to Help You Win Disability Benefits
Submit a Strong Guardian Appeal Package
We work with you, your doctors, and other experts to submit a very strong Guardian appeal.
Sue Guardian
We have filed thousands of disability denial lawsuits in federal Courts nationwide against Guardian.
Get Your Guardian Disability Application Approved
Prevent a Guardian Disability Benefit Denial
Negotiate a Guardian Lump-Sum Settlement
Our goal is to negotiate the highest possible buyout of your long-term disability policy.
Policy Holder Rating
Guardian not being flexible during Covid
Reply
Guardian thinks people with lupus miraculously recover
Reply
Stress over Guardian caused my heart attack
Reply
The IRS should know that Guardian refuses to send my W-2 form
Reply
Guardian cancelled my husband's claim without checking his medical records. Do better. We have children to feed and bills to pay.
Reply
Guardian has built-in denial for self-employed individuals
Reply
Guardian has the least helpful folks I have ever met
Reply
If you work for a company who offers Guardian, tell them NO and get a non ERISA provider. Guardian lied about my options and then tried to tell me I'm not disabled
Reply
Q: I accepted and deposited a lump sum long term disability payment installment for underpayment from Guardian. Can they ask for money back if I try to work again?
Q: How Does Guardian Calcualutate my Long Term Disability Benefit?
Q: How long do I have to file my Guardian disability appeal?
Q: Can I claim a permanent disability to avoid a surgery that requires several months of down time without promising results?
Q: Do I still need to fill out Guardian claim forms if I am eligible for Presumptive Total Disability?
Q: Can Guardian make me file taxes on a non-taxable insurance?
Q: Does Guardian reduce the qualifying income when an STD becomes a LTD?
Q: Where does PTSD fall in to my Guardian LTD?
Guardian Disability Benefit Claim Handling Tips
Is Your Disability Insurance Claim a Physical or Mental Disability Condition?
Disability Denial Reason #1 – Paper Review & IME
How to Apply for Reliance Standard Disability Benefits & Top 5 Reasons for a Claim Denial
Applying for Standard Disability Benefits? Top 5 Claim Denial Reasons
Application Tips: Northwestern Mutual Disability Benefits - Top Denial Reasons
Is UNUM a Good Insurance Company?
Don’t Ignore Disability Insurance. Here’s What to Buy.
Lincoln Approves Long Term Disability Benefits After Four Year Fight
Cigna Sued For Failing To Make A Timely Decision on Appeal
Lincoln National LTD Denial for Pre-Existing Condition Reversed on Appeal
Illinois Mutual terminates benefits for Tire Kingdom Service Manager After Review By Hired Physician
A Hartford Disability Benefit Lawsuit Victory for Truist Banker with Lupus
Hartford Denies Disability Benefits To Home Depot Employee 3 Weeks Before Change of Disability Definition
Lincoln overturned its previous denial of LTD benefits for Escalation Engineer
JP Morgan Chase Financial Advisor With Cancer Wins Prudential Long Term Disability Appeal
Reviews from Our Clients






