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How Using Photos in Your LTD Case Can Strengthen Your Claim
For most ERISA long-term disability (LTD) cases that proceed to court, the case is decided on a closed administrative record in which the judge can...
What is a Medicare Set-Aside Agreement
A Medicare Set-Aside Agreement (“MSA”) is an agreement that allocates a portion of the funds obtained through the settlement of a worker’s compensation claim for...
How Much Can I Receive in Social Security Back Benefits?
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, it often takes a significant amount of time to...
When Navigating Your Short/Long-term Disability Insurance Claim Feels Like Pulling Teeth: The Particular Considerations And Obstacles Facing Dentists Who Apply For STD/LTD Disability Benefits.
Dentists’ claims for short-and long-term disability (STD and LTD, respectively) benefits are often among the most complex and difficult claims to get (and keep) approved,...
Can You Sue Your Employer For Wrongful Termination Even If You Quit Your Job? This Legal Theory Says “Maybe.”
What is constructive discharge and why is it important? Constructive discharge is a legal theory that allows employees to establish an adverse employment action even...
I Think My Long-Term Disability Company is Surveilling Me – What Do I Do?
An insurance company’s goal is to make money, which naturally means the number one goal, besides selling insurance policies, is to deny insurance claims. However,...
2024 Attorney Awards
Hawks Quindel, S.C. is proud to announce that 12 of our Attorneys have received awards for their hard work and dedication in 2024! Larry Johnson...
What is Social Security Looking for Anyway? The Sequential Evaluation Process – Step 1
As discussed in the opening post of this series, Social Security Disability applications undergo a five-step evaluation to determine benefit eligibility. This post focuses on...
Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits: Part 2
The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, the...