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Assembly Bill 697 Seeks to Change California Bicycle Laws
According to a recent CBS13 news report, pending legislation in the form of Assembly Bill 697 would make significant changes to the existing traffic laws...
Should I Use the Insurance Company’s Appeal Form if I Want to Appeal a Denial of Long-Term Disability Benefits?
If your insurance company has denied your claim for long-term disability benefits, your first step to challenge that denial is to file an appeal with...
What is the Difference Between Group and Individual Long-Term Disability Policies?
Many individuals have access to long-term disability benefits through a plan offered by their employer. These are group plans, since they cover all employees of...
CA Senator Scott Wiener Introduces New Highway Safety Bill to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians
Earlier this year, state Senator Scott Wiener introduced a new bill that would implement new bicyclist and pedestrian safety standards on the many state highways...
Can I Go Ahead and File a Lawsuit to Get Long-Term Disability Benefits Instead of Appealing?
When you have a long-term disability benefits plan through your employer, it usually is subject to the terms of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act...
What Does ERISA Have to Do With My Long-Term Disability Claim?
ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, is a federal law that governs most employee-sponsored long-term disability benefits policies and claims. There are a...
What is the Difference Between a Restriction and a Limitation for the Purposes of Long-Term Disability Benefits?
Both restrictions and limitations generally refer to the impact of a medical condition or diagnosis on your ability to perform certain tasks or activities that...
Number of Americans Who Bike to Work Declines
After several years of increasing numbers of Americans biking to work on a regular basis, the percentage of workers commuting via bicycle has declined for...
What Are Some Key Provisions in LTD Benefit Plans?
In many cases, employees fail to take the time necessary to read the provisions of their long-term disability policies, or those related to other employee...
How to Document Your Disabling Conditions for the Purposes of Long-Term Disability Benefits
Medical records are the core of any long-term disability claim; leaving out any records produced by any medical provider can be highly damaging to your...
Key Evidence in Bicycle Accident Cases
When you are injured in a bicycle accident caused by the negligence of others, you may have a personal injury claim against those parties. For...
If My Doctor Writes a Letter Stating that I Am Disabled and Unable to Work, Will I Automatically Get My Disability Benefits?
A letter from your doctor won’t ever guarantee that you receive long-term disability benefits, but it can go a long way toward building a stronger...