Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

JASON NEWFIELD IS FEATURED SPEAKER AT NATIONAL LEGAL CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY LITIGATION

On May 20, 2009, Jason Newfield, Esq., was a featured speaker at a legal conference, "Disability Claims in a Down Economy." It's a topic we've written about here and in our newsletter - and as the recession continues to take its toll, the quality of legal representation in disability insurance disputes has become even more important. Jason was a member of a distinguished panel of highly regarded lawyers in the disability insurance field, selected for his experience and knowledge in representing policyholders successfully in disability insurance matters. As a leading law firm in this area, we are proud of our professional reputation for excellence.

Jason Newfield Speaks at National Disability Insurance Law Conference

As a nationally recognized leader in disability insurance law, Jason Newfield, Esq., has been invited to speak at the American Conference Institute's 12th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability and ERISA Claims in Boston on June 15 and 16. There, he will present a Circuit by Circuit analysis of Met Life v. Glenn interpretations and advise lawyers on how to adapt their litigation responses to best represent their clients. Mr. Newfield's presentation will include a close look at Hogan-Cross v. MetLife, the first post-Met Life V. Glenn case, which was a Frankel & Newfield lawsuit and McCauley v. First Unum Life Ins. Co.

Mr. Newfield, who is a regular presenter at this conference, is pleased to continue to be invited to present at one of the disability insurance industry's most comprehensive events, which brings together attorneys and experts from all sides of the disability insurance field.

Frankel & Newfield's Spring Newsletter

Our Spring newsletter is in the mail and on our website. News in this issue features successful cases, including representation of a vascular surgeon, dentist and a Chief Financial Officer. All came to us at different stages of the claim process, and we were able to fight successfully to get them the long term disability benefits that were due them. The Spring issue also examines the case of the plaintiff who filed a claim for disability insurance benefits, but wasn't under a doctor's regular care. If you are disabled and cannot work, seek medical attention and make sure that you are cared for on a regular basis. Just as one doctor's visit is not enough to treat a serious illness, one doctor's visit is not enough to demonstrate a serious illness.

CDC Reports More Americans Reporting Disability - Frankel & Newfield is here to help

According to a study released on April 30 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of American adults reporting a disability took a significant leap upwards between 1999 and 2005.  As the recession continues to grind on and the baby boomer generation continues to age, expect to see more claims for long term disability insurance benefits.  And don't think for a moment that the LTD insurance companies aren't paying attention.  After all, the entire business of insurance is based on the model that while some people will file a claim, most will not. 

When the statistics become overwhelmingly out of favor for the insurance companies, the hardball of claims will get even tougher.  If you have been denied disability benefits, if you are on claim and payments are delayed, if you are about to file for long term disability claims, or if you have had enough of dealing with the insurance company and want to explore a settlement, visit our website, give us a call at 1-877-LTD-CLAIM (877-583-2524) or click here to send an email.   Speak with a partner and find out how we can help you.