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Riemer Hess aggressively litigated a hotly contested long term disability lawsuit against Sun Life – ultimately winning over 15 years of unpaid benefits for the Plaintiff, despite Sun Life’s unsuccessful appeals. The judge’s opinion in this case is a major victory for the Plaintiff, as well as future disabled claimants who are victims of insurance company abuse and delay tactics.
The court may require you to participate in some form of mediation during your long term disability lawsuit, depending on where your case is located. Even if you aren’t required to mediate, your attorney may still recommend mediation because of its potential benefits for you. Knowing the benefits and opportunities mediation presents will help you understand what to expect and whether mediation is right for your long term disability lawsuit.
Long term disability lawyers often use legal terms which are confusing for non-lawyers to understand. At times, it may even sound like a different language. The long term disability litigation process can be incredibly frustrating if you lack basic understanding of the relevant legal terminology. Below are the top 13 legal terms you need to know before starting your long term disability lawsuit.
“Alice” was an accountant at a major accounting firm. As a result of the debilitating symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she was forced to apply for disability benefits. For almost five years, the insurance company continued to turn down Alice’s appeals, which she handled herself.
"George” had been a loyal employee of a major bank for over ten years, when the division he worked for was sold off to a competing company and his employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) was partially terminated due to the sale. Strongly believing that he was being unfairly deprived a fair share of the earnings on his investment in the ESOP, he sought expert legal advice.
Riemer Hess LLC, is a firm of ERISA and long term disability attorneys headquartered in New York City. For over 25 years, we have built a thriving practice and national reputation based on our unwavering commitment to protecting and fighting for people with disabilities. We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits, settlements, and judgments.
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