Are you considering submitting a claim for long-term disability benefits with your insurance company?
Doctor Support
The first question we ask all potential clients who present themselves with a disability claim, is whether they have their doctor’s support. Doctor support is key in all disability claims.
To prepare for your claim, let your doctors know you plan on submitting a claim for disability. Explain why you are unable to work due to your medical condition(s) and tell them you will need their help.
Medical Records
Almost all policies require you to be under the regular care of a physician. This requires presenting medical records to the insurance company showing you have been receiving regular care for your disability. Additionally, the medical records should reflect the severity of your condition. This includes abnormal physical exam findings, abnormal imagining and/or testing, and your doctors’ notes reflecting the impact your condition has on your functionality.
Loss of Income
Almost all long-term disability insurance policies have an Elimination Period: a period of time before benefits are paid. The most common time period is 180 days (6 months). This typically coincides with short-term disability benefits, but if you do not have short term disability coverage you may be without income for at least 6 months.
Further, if the insurance company denies your claim and you have to appeal the decision, that is another period of time that you will be without an income until your claim is resolved.
Lawyers with Expertise in Disability Insurance Claims
This law firm has always focused only on disability insurance law.
Because we specialize in long term disability, our clients get the benefit of:
- Having an attorney who is an expert in long term disability claims;
- Having an attorney who has experience with every major disability insurance company;
- Being backed by a law firm that has a proven track record of winning tough disability lawsuits.
Call Dabdoub Law Firm to get experienced disability lawyers on your side.
We can help with:
- Submitting a disability insurance claim,
- Appealing a long-term disability denial,
- Negotiating a lump-sum settlement, or
- Filing a lawsuit against your disability insurance company.
The firm represents clients nationwide with disability claims governed by federal law, even if we are not located in your state.
Contact us online to speak with an experienced disability attorney. Pay no fees or costs unless you get paid.
