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Links to Frequently Asked Questions:
Accidents
- What evidence will you have to gather in order to prove that I am entitled to disability benefits?
- Does anything disqualify me from receiving Accident Benefits?
- How much money can I get from a tort claim?
Benefits & Employment
- What must my employer do if I become disabled?
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
- Will I still receive my LTD payments if my job is terminated?
Benefits & Taxes
- Why is it important to know whether or not my long-term disability is taxable or non taxable?
- How do I know if I have enough LTD coverage?
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
Denied/Terminated
- What do I do if my LTD benefits are denied or cut off?
- What happens if I need accident benefits and my own insurance company won’t pay them?
- Does anything disqualify me from receiving Accident Benefits?
Legal Counsel
- I can’t afford a lawyer – what should I do?
- Do I need a lawyer to deal with my own insurance company?
- Can I still sue if I am partially responsible for the collision?
Mental Health
- Why do I have 2 lawsuits arising out of the same Motor Vehicle Accident?
- What if my disability is psychological as opposed to physical?
- What if I refuse treatment or refuse to follow advice to go back to work?
Policies
- How much will my LTD payments be?
- Is Critical Illness Insurance the same as LTD?
- Can I settle an accident benefits claim with my own insurance company without a lawyer?
Requirements
- Can I settle an accident benefits claim with my own insurance company without a lawyer?
- What will a lawyer do if I am denied LTD benefits?
- How long will my LTD benefits last?
Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Why should I bring a lawsuit?
- What other forms are required after the Application has been filled out?
- I am disabled from working. How do I apply for Long-Term Disability benefits?