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Links to Frequently Asked Questions:
Accidents
- What if I was enrolled in school at the time of the collision?
- What is “the deductible”?
- What are Accident Benefits?
Benefits & Employment
- Will I still receive my LTD payments if my job is terminated?
- How much will my LTD payments be?
- How long will my LTD benefits last?
Benefits & Taxes
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
- How do I know if I have enough LTD coverage?
- Why is it important to know whether or not my long-term disability is taxable or non taxable?
Denied/Terminated
- What is an insurer examination?
- Does anything disqualify me from receiving Accident Benefits?
- What happens if I need accident benefits and my own insurance company won’t pay them?
Legal Counsel
- How much money can I get from a tort claim?
- What kind of damages can I sue for in a tort claim?
- What is a “tort” claim?
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 are accident benefits different from lawsuit damages?
- What are Accident Benefits?
- Will I get a “lump sum” payment for my LTD?
Requirements
- How much will my LTD payments be?
- What will a lawyer do if I am denied LTD benefits?
- Will I need to bring anything to our first meeting with you?
Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
- What if I was enrolled in school at the time of the collision?
- Will I be paid for my expenses to travel to an Independent Medical Examination?