The Employment Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, is a law that dictates the way that claims for retirement, disability, dental and health benefits have to be handled. If you’re hurt at work, ERISA may dictate the way that your insurance claim should be handled...
A History Of Success In ERISA Claims Matters
Attorney Reagan Toledano
ERISA Disability Benefits
Does cancer qualify as a disability?
Cancer is one of the most common diseases in the United States. Every year, it is one of the leading causes of death. Currently, it ranks just below heart disease. But when people think about things that are disabilities, other issues often come to mind. They think of...
ERISA lawsuits: The standards of review explained
When your ERISA claim is denied, and you have exhausted the internal administrative processes under your plan, you can turn to the court for relief. Usually, before a court can review the decision you seek to reverse, it must first establish the standard of review...
4 common myths about ERISA claims
When filing a claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), it is crucial to get everything right. Otherwise, you may hit a snag and miss out on disability benefits. Having the necessary information beforehand will help you navigate the process...
Why was my ERISA claims denied?
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was designed to provide relief for American workers by protecting them from mischievous employers who promise handsome pensions only to disappear when retirement comes around. Besides protecting employee pensions,...
What is a sedentary occupation?
Most people think they know what defines a sedentary occupation. It's a job where the worker sits for most of the time that they are on the clock, with brief interludes of standing or walking. This can prompt insurance companies or courts to deny long-term disability...
How long does it take to get a decision about your ERISA claim?
If you have ever waited for a critical decision from an insurance company or other entity, you know that some determinations can take a long time. Recently disabled persons enrolled in ERISA benefit plans often worry about the length of time it will take to receive a...
How are ERISA and ADA related?
ERISA and ADA are two of the most important pieces of legislation affecting employees in the United States. ERISA protects employees' rights to benefits, while ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities. However, many people don't...
How video surveillance can hurt your ERISA disability claim
Sometimes, a diagnosis is enough to convince people of a disability. If your doctor recently diagnosed you with Lou Gehrig's Disease (also known as ALS), for example, the progressive nature of the illness will likely make it easier for you to claim ERISA-governed...
Can you get disability for broken bones?
Many times, what people think of as a disability-eligible injury or illness is something that is terminal or completely incapacitating. However, there are injuries and illnesses that may not be permanent but that will still qualify for disability coverage. Broken...