When to Hire an Attorney for Your ERISA Disability Claim
By Cassie Springer Ayeni; [email protected]; www.benefitslaw.com Today I met with a client who was in a pickle — she had already applied for disability benefits and was feeling nervous and pressured by an insurance company to provide additional information when she thought she had already submitted everything. Her question: should I hire you now or later? When it comes to ERISA disability...Read More
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PRACTICE GUIDE: ERISA ISSUE SPOTTING – HOW TO AVOID MALPRACTICE
ERISA. The acronym strikes terror in the heart of many a lawyer. Fuzzy notions of fiduciary duties, equitable remedies in the days of a divided bench, and preemption can cause even the most erudite of attorneys to break into a cold sweat. My friends: speaking as someone who has handled ERISA claims, litigation, and appeals for 15 years, I’m here to tell you that it is really not that bad!...Read More
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Can you get benefits when Lyme disease forces you out of your job?
By Cassie Springer Ayeni It happens: You’ve been working with Lyme disease for years and stumbling along. Some days/months are better than others, but you’ve been determined to keep working in a career you love. But then, gradually, it all becomes too much. You’re not bouncing back as well. Even though you rest from the moment you get home until when you leave for work the next day, giving...Read More
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