We appeal wrongful long term disability insurance and Social Security Disability denials.
Attorneys and lawyers will find it challenging to get a long term disability claim approved. Insurance companies such as American United, Guardian, and Unum will search for virtually any reason to deny the claim. By providing strong medical evidence, keeping a low profile, and not rushing back to work too soon, an attorney can create a solid case for disability.
Drew A. Carson (“Carson”) was an attorney employed by Miller Goler Faeges LLP. Through his employment, he was covered by a long term disability benefits plan which was administered by Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”). The plan …
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Anne Wittmann (“Wittmann”) was an attorney at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, Berkowitz PC (“Baker Donelson”). Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”) administered and underwrote the long-term disability (LTD) plan that covered Wittmann. …
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Case Name: Curtis Slaton v. Standard Insurance Company Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Date of Decision: January 26, 2016 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Standard Insurance …
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In Fleming v. Unum, Pamela Fleming (“Ms. Fleming”) was a litigation attorney at the firm Kern & Wooley, LLP (“Kern & Wooley”). She was in a serious car accident in 1998, which caused injuries to her thoracic spine and neck. After receiving a …
Court Rules In Favor Of Attorney Claimant & Found That Unum “Cherry-Picked” The RecordRead More
Case Name: Jane Doe v. Standard Insurance Company Court: United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date of Decision: March 24, 2017 Type of Claim: This was an ERISA benefits suit for long term disability (“LTD”) …
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This case was updated in 2016. Read about how the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision in favor of the Plaintiff and rules in favor of the insurance company here.Case Name: Carole Cheney v. Standard Insurance CompanyCourt: United …
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This is an update to the previous District Court Decision in Cheney v. Standard. Here, the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision in favor of the Plaintiff and rules in favor of the insurance company. Case Name: Cheney v. …
District Court Decision In Favor Of Plaintiff ReversedRead More
Case Name: Brown v. Life Insurance Company of North America Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona Date of Decision: December 12, 2014 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Life Insurance …
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In this case, Amanda Foster (“Foster”) worked as an attorney for Sullivan, Stolier & Knight (“Sullivan”) in New Orleans. Her duties involved being able to “review and draft leases and agreements; research and advise clients regarding government …
Court Rules Principal Didn’t Commit An Abuse Of DiscretionRead More
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