Info Library

Find answers to your disability claim questions.

Welcome to our Info Library.

The Info Library is a resource for people who have questions about disability insurance benefits, insurance companies, medical conditions, occupational demands, claims, appeals, and litigation.

Think of it as a practical guide to disability claims. Our goal is to explain common issues in clear, useful terms so you can better understand the process, the risks, and the decisions that may affect your benefits.

New articles are added regularly.

 

Category: Success Stories

Director of Nursing Secures Disability Benefits

Jobs Success Stories Nursing Case Studies

Mitch came to Riemer Hess requiring immediate assistance and the prowess of a skilled disability law team because his Short Term Disability (“STD”) had been termination for lack of proof. Termination of Mitch’s STD benefits meant that his 26-week salary continuation was immediately cut off and he had no source of income. Unfortunately, Mitch was facing the possibility of a lengthy and costly appeal. To make matters worse, he also had Long Term Disability (“LTD”) claim pending under an individual policy that was facing a denial due to lack of proof.  Mitch desperately needed the assistance of attorney Scott Riemer and immediately retained the firm after his initial consultation.

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Work-Related Spinal Injury Disables Executive

Success Stories Executive Diagnosis - Spinal Injury Case Studies

A work-related team building exercise resulted in a serious spinal injury for our client, Jack.  When Jack first came to Riemer Hess, he had worked through his injury for nearly a year.  Despite continued treatment, his symptoms were progressing in severity and he found himself experiencing more and more difficulty performing his job Jack eventually went out on a medical leave of absence and was awarded salary continuation by his employer.  However, Jack needed guidance pursuing Long Term Disability benefits because he knew that his injuries would prevent him from working longer than his salary continuation would last.

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Television Director With Parkinson’s Disease Approved for Long Term Disability Benefits

Success Stories TV Producer Diagnosis - Parkinson's Disease Case Studies

Jennifer was a well-known television director who had spent years building a demanding and successful career. When she developed Parkinson’s disease, she tried hard to keep working for as long as she could.

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Riemer Hess Convinces Court to Award Client $97,354.80 in Fees

Litigation News Success Stories Attorneys Fees Success Story

On March 27, 2014, the United States District Court in Manhattan awarded Mr. Riemer's client $97,354.80 in attorney fees. The Court awarded all attorney fees requested. In weighing the factors for deciding if attorney fees should be awarded, the Court found that the degree of culpability, deterrence, and the relative merits of the case favor plaintiff.

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Riemer Obtains Landmark Victory Against UNUM Stripping UNUM’s Discretionary Authority to Determine Benefit Eligibility

News Success Stories Standard of Review UNUM Success Story

On August 5, 2013, Riemer Hess won a landmark victory in McDonnell v. First Unum Life Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110361 (S.D.N.Y. August 5, 2013).
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