Insurance claim delayed months

Yes to both questions. You may have a bad faith claim.

My doctor wrote me a note saying I was permanently disabled. Can I apply for short disability before applying for SSDI ?

Yes, you can and should immediately apply for STD insurance if you have it. If you have a Long-Term Disability policy, you will apply for benefits...

What kind of an attorney do I get to sue someone for my dad's life insurance money?

You need to consult with life insurance attorneys who know ERISA law because this will be governed by federal ERISA law. This gets very...

In November, a sudden break in a 1 and 1 half inch water line broke causing my home to tilt and sink into the ground.

This type of water damage, if "sudden and accidental," is almost always covered by a homeowners' policy. I am not clear what you mean that the...

Can I get long-term disability insurance past the time limit for mental disorders if the mental disorder is caused by cancer?

The typical LTD plan provides that disability caused by or contributed by a mental illness is limited to 2 years. If your cancer caused disability...

Life insurance is giving us the runaround regarding my fathers life insurance policy since he passed away. What can we do?

You will need to contact an attorney to review your matter. My firm and others typically handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. Under...

I purchased LTD Long Term disability Insurance. I applied for W/C received150k They refused to pay, sighting pre exciting cond.

Yes, you may have a case. I have handled many disability claim disputes involving pre-existing conditions and there will be critical language in...

My Dr wants to charge me $450 complete an attending physician questionnaire to apply for disability benefits, is it legal?

There is not much you can do other than reporting him to the Calif Medical Board (this won't likely result in any action taken). I would go back...

What causes of action can be brought against a non-admitted insurer or its TPA for denying a valid construction defect claim.

The causes of action are not different because you have a non-admitted insurer. You potentially have a breach of contract, bad faith and B&P...

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Must an FCE request be done in writing?

Please see my prior email on this topic. Bottom line is that it should be made in writing.

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