Disability Law Show Bell Radio – S1 E7

Summary

Discover your rights and the TRUTH about long term disability and personal injury. Sivan Tumarkin and James K. Fireman, Disability Lawyers and Partners at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, join co-host John Scholes as they guide you through the proper steps to take when your insurance provider cuts off your long-term disability or denies your insurance claim.

ON THIS EPISODE

Chapter 1:

Why would a person be best not to appeal an LTD denial?

We received an email from a viewer asking about appealing insurance claim denials.  Why would a person be best not to appeal an LTD denial?

Chapter 2:

My wife’s Oncologist has told her she needs to be off work, but the insurance company disagrees.  What can we do?

My wife is undergoing treatments for lymphoma and we are having a tough time with her insurance company.  First, they said she wasn’t covered for LTD, then said they didn’t have enough documents.  Now they have told us that they have the documentation, but they believe that she can return to work.  The Oncologist has said she unable to work.  What can we do?

Chapter 3:

Can I receive additional compensation for pain and suffering due to insurance claim denials?

Chapter 4:

3 Signs That the Insurance Company May Be About to Deny Your Claim

• They’ve asked you to attend an assessment with one of their doctors
• They suggested that you should start a gradual return to work program
• They told you or suggested to you that you should check your social media posts and they have investigated you

Chapter 5:

What should you do if you suspect you are about to be cut off from your LTD?

Chapter 6:

Should I hire a lawyer who wants me to sign up before reviewing my file?

My brother was biking downtown and was hit at an intersection trying to make a right turn.  He was rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with a severe concussion.  He’s been approached by multiple lawyers, even at the hospital, and was offered cash to sign up.  He needs legal help but is unsure what to do and doesn’t want to be forced to sign up right away.  What can we do?

Chapter 7:

My mental health LTD claim was denied, how do I change that?

My daughter suffers from severe depression and sees a psychiatrist regularly.  She has been deemed unfit to work but the insurance company has disagreed and denied her claim.  How do we fight that?

Chapter 8:

Should I settle with the insurance company after a slip and fall?

I slipped and fell last year and have been able to work since.  The insurance company has offered to settle my file for almost 1 year’s salary.  Should I settle?

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