ERISA Long Term Disability Claims in Anchorage, Alaska
The Early Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal statute that establishes the rights and responsibilities of employers and beneficiaries in employee benefit plans and disability insurance policies. For employees who have suffered long term disabilities and wish to collect on their disability insurance policies, knowing how ERISA impacts you can help you file a successful claim and get the benefits you deserve.
At the law firm of Walther & Flanigan, our attorneys help people get the benefits they are entitled to under their long term disability insurance policies. With more than 100 years of combined trial experience, our lawyers offer representation that our clients need and personal service that will help them feel confident about their claims. We know how to ask questions to determine what our clients need and how to pursue those needs in an effective manner. We can also help people who are denied medical benefits under their company medical plans.
Dealing with ERISA and Employee Benefits
Under the ERISA guidelines, it can be a complicated process to file a claim and obtain benefits that you are entitled to for your disability. Even if a doctor has agreed that you have a disability, that does not always mean that the insurance company will agree or will pay out long term disability benefits. It is important to properly document all aspects of your disability or impairment by talking with your doctor and any necessary specialists.
Our firm will help you make sure that you include what is necessary in your claim file. If you have had your initial claim denied, we can help you appeal the decision and represent you in administrative hearings. You only have a limited amount of time - 180 days - to appeal a denied claim, and winning an appeal requires careful planning and uncompromising advocacy. If that appeal is denied, you also may have only a short time to file suit to get the denial of benefits reversed by a court. Our firm is very experienced in both handling administrative appeals and court actions to overturn denials of claims. However, in order to be of maximum assistance to you, you need to contact us as soon as you can once benefits are denied to you.
Our attorneys are experienced in ERISA litigation and other employment law matters that may impact your case.
Learn About Your Rights and Options Under ERISA
When dealing with a system as difficult, complex - and often discouraging - as ERISA, you need someone on your side who can explain your rights and options to you and can help you seek effective legal remedies. Contact us at Walther & Flanigan to schedule a free initial consultation where we will discuss your claim. Call our office at 888-734-6547 to make an appointment. We serve clients throughout Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, the Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley, and Southeast, along with Bush and other remote communities.
