Disability Insurance Company Reviews & Ratings

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New York Life

This has been a very long and hard road

Reviewed by Jawanna S. on September 23rd 2015   Verified Policyholder
I worked for 13 years as a Registered Nurse, since 1999. I worked in many fields, but the last 7 years I worked on an ICU cardiac care unit. I actually became ill in 2001 ... read more >
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Sent on September 23rd 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Jawanna, please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we can potentially assist you in appealing both of your claims.

Lincoln Financial

LFG paid my brother's claim in 2013, but they are refusing now – for the same condition

Reviewed by Joan C on September 23rd 2015   Verified Policyholder
My brother has been disabled twice for the same mental illness. The first time Lincoln Financial paid his claim without any problems (2013). This time he was disabled at h... read more >
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Sent on September 23rd 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Joan, if your brother’s policy is governed by ERISA the Department of Insurance may not have a say in any denial as ERISA trumps state law remedies. Meaning the only ... read more >

MetLife

I feel like my hands are tied with MetLife

Reviewed by Kellu on September 22nd 2015   Verified Policyholder
I have had a hard time getting anywhere with MetLife on my maternity leave claim. They delayed my approval to the point where I went one month without pay and stated I was... read more >
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Sent on September 22nd 2015 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Kellu, please feel free to contact our office to discuss your claim in greater detail.

Guardian

My experience with Guardian/Berkshire was appalling and ridiculous

Reviewed by John on September 12th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I just want to say that when I filed my claim initially back in 2008, the process with Guardian/Berkshire was dreadful. They were skeptical of my claim at every turn, and ... read more >
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Sent on September 12th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

John, thank you for sharing your story – please do not hesitate to contact our office if Guardian attempts to challenge your claim again.

Lincoln Financial

I need help in appealing my claim with Lincoln Financial.

Reviewed by T. Smith on September 9th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I have been out on Diability since May 2014 to date, I went out with stomach cramping and voice issues. I have been diagnosed with Gasteoparesis and I have a paralyzed rig... read more >
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Sent on September 9th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

T. Smith, if you are denied by Lincoln I would strongly suggest you contact our office to discuss assistance in filing the appeal as Liberty only provides one level of ... read more >

Aetna

This is the worst ran company for people in need I have ever seen.

Reviewed by Delia R. on September 8th 2015   Verified Policyholder
This is the worst ran company for people in need I have ever seen. They do nothing but give you greif and the run around ,they never have the right documents to proceed wi... read more >
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Sent on September 8th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Delia, please feel free to contact our office to discuss your current claim status.

Standard

I was left with no choice but to return to work

Reviewed by Lynn on September 7th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I am 3 weeks today of non-payment. I was officially denied last week. I can not afford to wait and see if they will accept my denial or deny that one also. So, I sat in th... read more >
MetLife

I want to sue this company for all the stress they've caused me

Reviewed by Debbie on September 3rd 2015   Verified Policyholder
I applied for STD back in May 2015 and gave MetLife everything they needed and told them I am on a reduced schedule and filed my claim. They approved it sent a check and t... read more >
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Sent on September 3rd 2015 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Debbie, we would need to see a copy of the denial letter and the policy. If MetLife had paid you a full benefit while you were working then there could be grounds for a... read more >

Reliance Standard

Reliance Standard unfairly denied my LTD claim due to a pre-existing condition.

Reviewed by Toni on August 31st 2015   Verified Policyholder
Reliance Standard denied me LTD due to a pre-existing condition. I did appeal this decision and they still denied me. When I appealed, it was not just one diagnosis but it... read more >
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Sent on August 31st 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Toni, unfortunately, pre-existing condition limitations in long term disability policies are quite common and often very difficult to get around. Most policies require ... read more >

Hartford

Hartford's doctor was a joke. I think they're trying to cancel my benefits.

Reviewed by Atiya KC on August 30th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I went today for an evaluation with a dr hired by the Hartford. He spent 6-8 minutes with me and asked a minimal amount of questions. He never asked about my routine or la... read more >
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Sent on August 30th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Atiya, any time a carrier sends you for an IME there is always the risk they are looking to build a case to deny your claim. Please feel free to contact our office to d... read more >

Hartford

Hartford has brought me so much stress

Reviewed by Nette on August 25th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I have been on std since I believe may 2, 2014. I suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks and insomnia with night terrors due to the tragic death ... read more >
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Sent on August 25th 2015 by Attorney Cesar Gavidia

Nette, I can’t imagine that you are still on STD since May 2014. At most, STD policies transition into LTD after 12 months. The policy will require you to apply for S... read more >

Unum

Unum denied my claim over nonsense. They lack respect

Reviewed by Gihann on August 25th 2015   Verified Policyholder
Hi. I recently had hysterectomy w right ovary taken out as well my surgery was 6/11 and after 6week visit I still had weak abdomen could not sit straight for long time or ... read more >
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Sent on August 25th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Gihann, I am sorry to hear about your troubles. If you have already filed the appeal and it was denied your only possible recourse may be to file a lawsuit. Please feel... read more >

Sun Life

Sun Life’s reputation of delay of claim processing is inexcusable and one of the worst in this industry

Reviewed by Kelley on August 24th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I became disabled due to a brain aneurysm in April of this year, Sunlife is the STD carrier. They paid through May 30th and still owe for 6 weeks. My claim has been “in ... read more >
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Sent on August 24th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Kelley, please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist you. Is Sun Life aware that the carrier for LTD claim has already begun paying be... read more >

Reliance Standard

Seeking relief against Reliance Standard through the Insurance Fair Conduct Act.

Reviewed by Sick and Tired in Seattle on August 23rd 2015   Verified Policyholder
Reliance Standard pays my long term disability claim. Every month I have to battle with Matrix, the policy administrator, and fight to get my monthly income, but neither t... read more >
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Sent on August 23rd 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Sick and Tired, if your policy is governed be ERISA then your state law actions could be pre-empted. Additionally, if this policy was through your employer the named po... read more >

New York Life

I don’t know if I'm more upset about being denied or being denied without being told

Reviewed by R.T. on August 19th 2015   Verified Policyholder
Diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 3, triple negative) March 2013, I initially went on STD then moved to LTD in September of that same year. In April 2014, I went back to... read more >
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Sent on August 19th 2015 by Attorney Gregory Dell

R.T., unfortunately, you are not alone with how you were treated. Quite often there is no warning at all when someone’s benefit is cut off. Please feel free to contac... read more >

New York Life

I take 9+ prescriptions every day but New York Life still denied me

Reviewed by R. Crystal Frasier on August 17th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I have been on New York Life long-term disability for 10 years after 4 spinal surgeries, a stroke, complicated with hypoxemic respiratory failure and chronic pain syndrome... read more >
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Sent on August 17th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Crystal, that is almost unheard of after such a lengthy claims history. Please contact our office to discuss appealing this denial.

Reliance Standard

Major financial suffering because Reliance Standard wrongfully denied my disability benefits.

Reviewed by Choyce7 on August 16th 2015   Verified Policyholder
Well here we go again….In April of 2015, Reliance denied my benefits again. This is the second time that they have done this to me. I was disabled in January of 2010. I ... read more >
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Sent on August 16th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Choyce, attorney’s fees are only applicable if you prevail at trial, and even then it is only upon motion for same and at the discretion of the judge. Unfortunately, ... read more >

Reliance Standard

My partner and I have been continuously harrassed by Reliance Standard for paperwork, and now want to pursue a lump sum for undue stress.

Reviewed by G in AZ on August 12th 2015   Verified Policyholder
My partner was diagnosed with late stage AIDS in Sept 2009, he received SSDI within 6 weeks of applying for it. He was also on LTD with Reliance Standard. The plan his emp... read more >
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Sent on August 12th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

G, prior to the filing of any lawsuit he will have to satisfy the administrative appeal process required by ERISA. Unfortunately, your partner will have no legal recour... read more >

Lincoln Financial

My work place has put me in a tough spot with Lincoln Financial.

Reviewed by Barry on August 12th 2015   Verified Policyholder
I have been approved for LTD from Lincoln. My work place will not allow you to work without a 100% bill of health. No light duty, no lifting exemptions. I will never recei... read more >
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Sent on August 12th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Barry, unfortunately there is no way to give you an answer that can give you definite peace of mind. If your employer’s policy contains a 24 month own occupation defi... read more >

Hartford

Hartford takes advantage of disabled people. My experience has been exhausting.

Reviewed by Linda Yellin on August 11th 2015   Verified Policyholder
My experience with The Hartford has been exhausting and frustrating. The Hartford selectively chooses what to emphasize and what to ignore to benefit themselves as they de... read more >
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Sent on August 11th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Linda, have you already submitted an appeal of Hartford’s denial? Please feel free to contact our office to discuss your rights under ERISA and how we can assist you ... read more >

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Get Your Disability Application Approved

Our goal is to get your application for disability insurance benefits approved. Applying for disability insurance benefits can be a difficult process and the information you provide is critical. Most disability insurance companies look at your application in hopes of finding a reason to deny your claim. Your disability company will ask you to complete numerous forms, interview you, request lots of information, speak with your doctors and possibly request to have you examined by their hired gun doctor.

Through our experience of having helped thousands of disability insurance claimants, our disability insurance lawyers will guide you through the entire application process and give you the best chance to get your disability claim approved the first time.

Submit A Strong Appeal Package

If your disability insurance benefits have been wrongfully denied, then our disability insurance lawyers know exactly what it takes to get your disability claim approved. You only get once chance to submit an Appeal, therefore every piece of evidence that will support your disability claim must be included. The goal is to win your disability benefits at the Appeal level, but while preparing your Appeal you must consider how a federal judge will review your disability claim if your benefit denial is upheld.

Preparing a strong disability appeal package is an art that requires you to understand how the courts interpret your disability policy language, ERISA regulations / laws, and how to strategically present evidence in support of your definition of disability. We encourage you to contact any of our long-term disability attorneys for a free immediate review of your disability denial.

Sue Your Disability Company

98% of the disability insurance lawsuits filed by our law firm have resulted in either the payment of benefits or a lump-sum settlement agreement. Our disability insurance attorneys have filed ERISA governed and private policy long term disability insurance lawsuits against every major disability insurance company in state and federal courts nationwide and we love fighting for the little guy against the multi-billion dollar insurance company giants.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients and we would like the opportunity to provide you with a free review of your disability benefit denial. There are many complex factors in a disability benefit lawsuit and the legal battle to win long term disability benefits can be fierce.

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Approval of long-term disability is a continuous process as every disability insurance company will evaluate your eligibility for benefits on a monthly basis. You can never let your guard down and assume that your disability company will continue to pay your benefits for as long as you think you need them.

Our disability insurance law firm offers a reasonable flat fee monthly claim handling service in which we handle every aspect of your long-term disability claim and do whatever it takes to make sure you are paid every month.

Negotiate a Lump-Sum Settlement

Let's discuss if a lump-sum settlement or buyout of your disability insurance claim is both available and makes financial sense for you. Our disability insurance lawyers have negotiated more than five-hundred million dollars in disability insurance buyouts and we know how to get you a maximum settlement. A disability insurance company is not required to offer a buyout and not every disability company offers them.

Questions About Hiring Us

Who are Dell Disability Lawyers?

We are disability insurance attorneys that know how to get your short or long term disability benefits paid. As a nationwide law firm we have helped thousands of disability insurance claimants throughout the United States to collect hundreds of millions of dollars of disability insurance benefits from every major disability insurance company.

Our attorneys have been able to either get our clients paid monthly disability benefits or obtain a one-time lump-sum settlement in more than 98% of our cases. Our disability insurance lawyers have seen it all when it comes to disability insurance claims and we know exactly what it takes for your disability claim to be approved.

We offer disability insurance attorney representation nationwide and we welcome you to contact any of our LTD lawyers for a free immediate review of your disability claim. We also invite you to visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel where we have more than 900 videos and regularly provide tips to help protect your disability benefits.

Who do you help?

Our disability insurance attorneys help individuals that have either purchased a long term disability insurance policy from an insurance company or obtained short or long term disability insurance coverage as a benefit from their employer. We have helped individuals in almost every type of occupation with monthly disability benefit payments ranging from $1,500 to $50,000.

Our clients include all types of employees ranging from retail associates, sales representatives, government employees, police officers, teachers, janitors, nurses, pilots, truck drivers, financial advisors, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, consultants, IT professionals, engineers, professional athletes, business owners, and high level executives.

A strong understanding and presentation of the duties of your occupation is essential for securing disability insurance benefits.

Do you work in my state?

Yes. We are a national disability insurance law firm that is available to represent you regardless of where you live in the United States. We have partner lawyers in every state and we have filed lawsuits in most federal courts nationwide. Our disability insurance lawyers represent disability claimants at all stages of a claim for disability insurance benefits. There is nothing that our lawyers have not seen in the disability insurance world.

What are your fees?

Since we represent disability insurance claimants at different stages of a disability insurance claim we offer a variety of different fee options. We understand that claimants living on disability insurance benefits have a limited source of income; therefore we always try to work with the claimant to make our attorney fees as affordable as possible.

The three available fee options are a contingency fee agreement (no attorney fee or cost unless we make a recovery), hourly fee or fixed flat rate.

In every case we provide each client with a written fee agreement detailing the terms and conditions. We always offer a free initial phone consultation and we appreciate the opportunity to work with you in obtaining payment of your disability insurance benefits.

Do I have to come to your office to work with your law firm?

No. For purposes of efficiency and to reduce expenses for our clients we have found that 99% of our clients prefer to communicate via phone, email, fax, or video conferencing sessions. If you prefer an initial in-person meeting please let us know. A disability company will never require you to come to their office and similarly we are set up so that we handle your entire claim without the need for you to come to our office.

How can I contact you?

When you call us during normal business hours you will immediately speak with a disability insurance attorney. We can be reached at 800-698-9159 or by email. Lawyers and staff must return all client calls same day. Client emails are usually replied to within the same business day and seem to be the preferred and most efficient method of communication for most clients.

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