Since the terms of various long-term disability plans can differ widely, there are many different reasons why an insurance company […]
Read More
CA Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project Launches
A grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has funded the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education […]
Read More
Can I Still Get Long-Term Disability Benefits if I Can Work Part-Time?
Some long-term disability insurance plans provide for residual benefits. These benefits may be available if you have a disabling medical […]
Read More
What is My “Date of Disability” and Why Is It So Important?
Your “date of disability” refers to the date on which your disability began and rendered you unable to work. This […]
Read More
What Are Waiting Periods in Long-Term Disability Insurance Policies?
When you are injured or develop a disabling medical condition, you may look to your long-term disability insurance plan to […]
Read More
Common Scenarios that Result in Bicycle Accidents
While both bicycle riders and drivers have a duty to act safely when traveling on roadways, there are situations that […]
Read More
Why Does My Insurance Company Want Me to Undergo a Neuro-Psych Evaluation?
Many long-term disability insurance plans require you to undergo what they refer to as “independent” medical examinations when you apply […]
Read More
Can I Get Attorney Fees Paid by My Insurance Company if I Win My Long-Term Disability Claim?
For long-term disability claims governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), an award of attorney fees […]
Read More
Children Injured in Bike Accidents Held to Lower Standard of Responsibility Than Adults
Many bike accidents that involve motor vehicles result in injuries to children. There are some significant differences in the responsibilities […]
Read More
My Insurance Company Terminated my Long-Term Disability Benefits. What Can I Do?
It is not unusual for an insurance company that is paying long-term disability benefits to terminate benefits after a […]
Read More