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Links to Frequently Asked Questions:
Accidents
- If I was in a motor vehicle accident but I was not wearing a seatbelt do I still have a case?
- What if I was enrolled in school at the time of the collision?
- How long do I have to bring a tort claim?
Benefits & Employment
- How long will my LTD benefits last?
- 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
- How do I know if I have enough LTD coverage?
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
- Why is it important to know whether or not my long-term disability is taxable or non taxable?
Denied/Terminated
- What will a lawyer do if I am denied LTD benefits?
- What happens if I do not agree with my insurance company’s decision regarding my accident benefits?
- What do I do if my LTD benefits are denied or cut off?
Legal Counsel
- Why do I have 2 lawsuits arising out of the same Motor Vehicle Accident?
- I was in an motor vehicle accident; do I have a personal injury case?
- How do I start a lawsuit?
Mental Health
- What if I refuse treatment or refuse to follow advice to go back to work?
- Why do I have 2 lawsuits arising out of the same Motor Vehicle Accident?
- What if my disability is psychological as opposed to physical?
Policies
- What does “totally disabled” mean?
- How long will my LTD benefits last?
- How are accident benefits different from lawsuit damages?
Requirements
- How long will my LTD benefits last?
- What documents do I need to bring to my lawyer?
- What happens if I do not agree with my insurance company’s decision regarding my accident benefits?
Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- What documents do I need to bring to my lawyer?
- What evidence will you have to gather in order to prove that I am entitled to disability benefits?
- I can’t afford a lawyer – what should I do?