There are a number of ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the law over the past two years. One of these areas is workers’ compensation cases. Throughout the pandemic, legislators and lawyers have had to wrestle through when a COVID-19-related injury or death gives rise to a claim through workers’ compensation. As a result, […]
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How to Win a Personal Injury Case
Winning a personal injury case is about much more than who you pick as your lawyer. Winning a personal injury case is about you. Not every personal injury case requires a lawyer, but it seems that the most serious ones do. In Virginia, if you are in a car accident and you’re injured, you’re entitled […]
Proving Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are essential to prove your claim. You can’t typically see these on any of the paperwork that you fill out after an accident. But they can be just as devastating and hard to recover from. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical pain, bodily injury. Witness Testimony of Non-Economic Damages You […]
Can I sue my insurance company for denying my claim?
Often, my clients ask “Can I just sue my insurance company for not paying me what they owe me? Can I make them pay all the backpay? Can I make them pay my attorney’s fees? Can I make them pay interest on what they should have paid me before?” And it’s a short and a […]
The one line appeal letter
Most people have a long-term disability insurance policy carried by an employer that ensures you, as the employee – in the event that you’re unable to do your job anymore or in the event that you are no longer able to do any job – So, you apply for long-term disability benefits and your claim […]
Objective Evidence for Disability Claims
If you’re pursuing a long-term disability (LTD) claim, providing objective evidence for a disability claim is one of the most effective ways to establish your eligibility. Insurance companies like Hartford, Unum, Cigna, and Prudential look for solid, measurable proof to support your case. Let’s explore why objective evidence is essential and how you can use […]
How long should my long term disability appeal letter be?
One situation I see a lot of is people who come into my office, or who I meet with virtually, and they’ve already done a long term disability appeal letter, or they’re thinking about doing an appeal letter. I had one lady who even said, “Can you review my draft appeal letter and let me […]
What are my chances of winning my long-term disability appeal?
The potential success of long-term disability is usually one of the first curiousities from my clients. It’s a legitimate worry. People are nervous and potentially literally can’t work, but they got denied and fear they may have to work despite their disability. What information is needed to determine the chance of success? Several pieces of […]
How does your ERISA long-term disability lawyer get paid?
You may wonder, “How does your ERISA long term disability lawyer get paid in these ERISA disability cases?” Now think about this— person who is not able to work because of a physical or mental disability and they’re not bringing in any income, but they’ve got this long-term disability insurance policy that promises to pay […]
Episode 013 – Virginia’s New Law That Will Help Injury Victims
Have you been following Virginia’s legislative session in 2021? Are you an injury victim here in Virginia? You probably answered no to the first question. If you are on this page, then you may have answered yes to the second question. Why would you keep reading? In this episode, Brandon Osterbind talks about a new […]
