On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | May 21, 2020 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Pensions are more secure due to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Your insurance claims under ERISA may appear complex, but with the right resources it can secure you the help you need. According to the Department of Labor, the IRS oversaw private...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Mar 9, 2017 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
McDermott Law has once again been successful on behalf of a client whose disability benefits were wrongfully terminated . . . TWICE. Ms. J had been receiving disability benefits as a result of suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when Cigna terminated her benefits...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Dec 27, 2014 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
If your disability insurance is provided through your employer, understanding how ERISA may impact your disability claim can be confusing. However, the following overview of how disability insurance and ERISA generally work together can provide you with some important...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Dec 18, 2014 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
Some employers offer 401(k) disability protection programs for your 401(k) savings in addition to long-term disability (LTD) coverage. Traditional disability insurance replaces a portion of your working income if you become disabled. However, traditional LTD...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Apr 29, 2014 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
After sustaining a serious injury that impairs your ability to work, you may be entitled to long-term disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), an employer-sponsored insurance plan. While ERISA can provide injured workers with the...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Mar 29, 2014 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
“Ron” called our office when MetLife terminated his long-term disability(LTD) benefits, claiming he was no longer disabled under the group LTD insurance policy provided by his employer. Because the insurance was provided through work, his claim was governed by the...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Aug 29, 2013 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
This office was once again successful on behalf of a client whose disability benefits were wrongfully denied. These long-term disability benefits governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and insured by CIGNA, have now been granted. Ms. B...
On behalf of McDermott Law, LLC | Aug 8, 2013 | Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Firm News
So there you are: you submitted an internal appeal of your denied long-term disability claim with your insurance carrier or claim administrator and that appeal has been denied. (hopefully, you have used the services of a qualified and experienced disability attorney...
