Disability Insurance Lawsuit Stories

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Disability denial lawsuit decisions from courts nationwide, reviewed by our attorneys. Learn how policyholders fought back against wrongful claim denials and won.

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Hartford ordered to pay disability benefits

Donald Holman, a maintenance technician for Tyson Foods Inc., was insured under Tyson's group disability plan with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. In...

U.S. judge orders Broadspire to reinstate a former bank employee's disability benefits

Sandra Mikolajczyk, an employee of ABN AMBRO North America Inc., was awarded disability benefits for her depression, fatigue, chronic C6 radiculopathy, carpel...

California Federal Court rejects Prudential's attempt to limit claim

Rosa Wood had carpel tunnel syndrome and left work in 1999 because of it. After receiving short term disability benefits and undergoing back surgery, Ms. Wood...

Can disability insurer force doctor to have surgery?

Florida Medical BusinessCurbside Consult: Greg Dell Q: I'm an orthopaedic surgeon who has pain my disability insurance policy premiums on time, every month...

Disability income often require attorney expertise

South Florida Hospital News, September 2006By Lois Thompson "Insurance carriers don't accept (disability) claims with open arms," Steven Jay Dell exclaimed. In...

Affidavit from former Unum Provident employee

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MAINE Daniel Donatelli, Plaintiff vs. UNUMPROVIDENT CORP., DefendantCivil No. 04-1-P-S AFFIDAVIT OF DANIEL DONATELLI...

Continental Insurance Company ordered to pay long-term disability benefits to bank employee

June 23, 2006, U.S. District Judge Joe B. McDade of the Central District of Illinois Ruled in favor of Susan Svejda, an employee of Mercantile Bancorp. Ms...

CIGNA can not change ERISA standard of review

United States 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals decided March 2006 In Gibbs v. Cigna, the parties disputed whether the summary plan description reserved...

ERISA disability benefits denied by Lumbermens Mutual casualty due to lack of objective evidence

Wangenstein v. Equifax, Inc., 2006 WL 2220822 (11th Cir. Aug. 4, 2006) ERISA plans often deny claims for disability benefits based on a lack of objective...

A classic Unum Provident denial

By Peter Goselin Debra Potter made a good living selling disability coverage. But like many working Americans, she learned the hard way that federal law now...

What is Complete Disablity?

Knowing the difference between -partially- and -totally disabled- can save you millions.

California disability policyholders seek class action against Unum Provident

SAN FRANCISCO (BestWire) - Unum Provident Corp. is the target of a new lawsuit in which the plaintiffs are California "own-occupation" disability policyholders...

Physician who cannot perform one material and substantial duty of his occupation is totally disabled

Dowdle v. National Life Ins. Co., 407 F.3d 967 (8th Cir. 2005) Minnesota Dr. Dowdle was an orthopedic surgeon who spent half his time performing surgeries and...

UnumProvident continues DI settlement talks with California

By Trevor Thomas UnumProvident Corp. has postponed its annual investor meeting until Oct. 17 in the hopes it can settle charges by California regulators that...

Unum settles allegations of wrongful claims handling

UnumProvident yesterday settled with California investigators for $8.6 million over allegations of improper claims handling. California's insurance department...

Hartford's refusal to provide entire claim file did not prejudice claimant's ability to dispute her denial of disability benefits

Citation: DiGregorio v. Hartford Comprehensive Employee Benefit Serv. Co., No. 04-2219, No. 04-2252, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 19380, (1st Cir. Sept. 8, 2005)...

What you should look for in a denial letter: disability insurance company's inadequate denial letter causes court to reinstates insured's disability benefits

Citation: Schneider v. Sentry Group Long Term Disability Plan, No. 04-2689, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 19273. (7th Cir. Sept. 7, 2005). For almost three decades...

Hartford's Life Insurance companies reliance on surveillance video to terminate benefits was appropriate

Citation: Plaintiff v. Hartford Life Ins. Co., No. 8:04-cv-1741-T-24TGW, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18681, (M.D. Fla. Aug. 31, 2005). Plaintiff was employed as a...

Medical opinion by treating physician unreliable and unsupported by objective test

Citation: Reffkin v. N.Y. Life Ins., No. C 04-04953 CRB, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19732, (N.D. Cal. Aug. 29, 2005). Ruth Reffkin worked as an associate general...

Objective medical evidence of fibromyalgia may not always be required to prove total disability

Citation: Klimas v. Conn. Gen. Life Ins. Co., NO. 2:04-CV-05408-LDD 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18555. Jennifer Klimas, an account executive for Sprint PCS, procured...

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Reviews from Our Clients

Keith G.

They were very professional with their responds and on time with keeping you inform about everything with your case. I would recommend My lawyer Stephen Jessup, he was on point with everything, thank you. You guys are awesome people to work with. God bless you guys.

Keith L.

I was not able to work as a physician for about 14 months due to neck/back issues. Even though I had 3 medical doctors explicitly state that I was not to work AT ALL as a physician at that time, New York Life (NYL) Disability Insurance denied my long term disability claim (which apparently they deny a high percentage of people similar to me- only they know why they do this to so many- I have my own suspicions). I was in pain from my medical issues and so frustrated with NYL considering I had many bills coming due. I then decided to call Dell Disability Lawyers. One of their attorneys, Alex Palamara, spoke to me on the phone right then to hear and understand my story and then offer ways he could help. Long story short, within a few months of me returning back to work, he was able to persuade NYL to pay me my long term disability claim. He (and his kind assistant, Tabitha) were always very helpful, informative, and available to me. I feel quite certain that NYL would NEVER have paid me what was appropriate based on my insurance agreement/ contract with them without the help of Alex. I highly recommend him/Dell Disability Lawyers. If you find yourself in a similar situation of disability insurance denial of your own personal/group policy, especially if you are a medical provider/physician like me, then consider contacting them for advice/direction PRIOR to appealing your claim on your own.

Kyle D.

Jay Symonds and his assistant, Sonia helped me tremendously. The insurance company that worked for my former employer did everything they could to make my life literally miserable. That all changed when I hired Jay. He and Sonia fought for my rights and forced the insurance company to pay what they should have.

If you have a disability claim hire Jay as if you go it alone the insurance company will screw you. Jay and Sonia will fight for everything you are entitled for. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Frank R.

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Dell Disability Lawyers. Attorney Stephen Jessup and Amanda offered an opportunity to provide clarity on a complex issue regarding my disability claim. Mr. Jessup offered advice on an offset to my claim after my insurance company asked for additional information from Social Security. With counsel from Mr. Jessup, I was able to address the outstanding issue with the Social Security office and provide my insurance company with the required documentation to address their concerns. Mr. Jessup always responded in a timely manner with expert advice and offered the opportunity for follow up. I strongly recommend Dell Disability Lawyers to those seeking legal counsel for disability matters.

Wesley D.

I have been able to help others as a soldier, a police officer, and a pharmacist. I needed help forcing the insurance company to keep their commitment to take care of me and my family. I called Dell. Alex, Tabitha, and their entire team were very compassionate, extremely patient, and extraordinarily knowledgeable. Many thanks Dell!

Samar A.

My husband had applied for Long Term Disability and was denied. We sought out Rachel Alters at Dell Disability Lawyers to help us with our appeal. Rachel and her team were so diligent and meticulous in every aspect of the process. The process was seamless, and we never had any doubts that she would get it done and that she did! We are forever grateful to Rachel and Catherine for all of their determination and tenacity to get us the outcome we needed and deserved.

We could not recommend better representation and are indebted to them for making us whole again. Thank you so much Rachel and team!

Jam

Alex Palamara is one of The Best lawyers in the world and Dell Disability Lawyers are the Best by Far. Alex and his Assistant Tabitha helped me get the compensation I needed for a Horrific Disabling heath condition I’ve been dealing with for over a year. Alex and his team were so professional and caring. They treated me like I was there own family. Alex Knowledge, Expertise and skills as a Lawyer is among the Best of the Best in his field and I would HIGHLY recommend that if you ever have any issues with any Insurance Company over your Disability issues, please don’t hesitate to seek out Dell Disability and Alex Palamara. They truly are Amazing and caring. Thank God for them. Outstanding Job Alex and Tabitha

G.T.

9 years ago when I had to apply for disability benefits from my private disability policy the insurance company ignored my inquiries until Dell and Schaefer represented me and I have received the benefits without interruption til my policy expired at age 65. I have appreciated not having to deal directly with the insurance company and having attorney Greg Dell and assistant Danielle Lauria handle all communications which included monthly progress reports. I thank them for their efforts on my behalf and highly recommend them to all those in need of disability benefits.

Misty A.

I’m so thankful I chose to reach out to the attorneys at Dell. They have always been quick to respond to any and all questions I have had. The anxiety I had while dealing with Lincoln Financial on my own has decreased immensely since Alex and Danielle took my case. They were able to get my LTD denial reversed and I am so very grateful!

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