Are there any county programs to help me get full pay while on short term disability.

I do not know about the specific programs available in your area. However, i am writing to offer a warning. With most private disability policies...

Is it legal for Short term disability to deny my claim when employer won't allow me to work with medical restrictions?

Just as an additional comment: if governed by ERISA, you have 180 days to appeal an adverse benefits decision (such as denial or termination of...

Is this a violation under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

It sounds like your Spouse has two separate issues. First, he has a private disability policy issue. Second, you have questions about whether his...

Can you fight a pre-existing clause on LTD case

Correct me if im wrong, but reading your post it appears that your LTD insurer is only asserting that your MS is preexisting? Is that correct? ...

Should I look into hiring a medical malpractice attorney etc?

The other attorneys are correct, you should consult with Med Mal attorneys in your state. I would like to add the following: even assuming that...

Would this be a medical malpractice suit?

If you are asking suing for leaving the placenta(?) in, then yes it would be a medical malpractice cause of action. As the previous poster...

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Pace/defib needed replaced took out old said 1 wire left in put device on other side found out 4 wires were left in

No attorney can truly answer that question without additional information. Based on what you've written, im not sure your husband has suffered...

Can I sue my surgeon nurse for telling me to remove the drain packet after it was in for 24 hours or I could get a bad infection

The above poster is likely correct. Being the victim of medical negligence (a medical accident basically) does not mean you can sue and win. Its...

Is my Long Term Disability settlement taxable?

Mr. Kerr is correct. As a very basic rule of thumb: if you paid for the policy, its not taxable. If the employer paid, it is taxable. The...

Can a Long Term Dis. provider demand you apply for SSDI when you just rolled into your LTD from your STD?

The above poster is correct. Generally speaking, it is in the insurance company's interest to have claimants on SSDI. The reason is obvious: they...