Although the courts have accepted fibromyalgia as a medically disabling condition, it can be challenging to collect disability insurance benefits for the disorder. Here is how you can support your disability insurance claim for a fibromyalgia diagnosis. Why insurance companies challenge fibromyalgia claims Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder symptomized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep […]

Most people never consider the fact that they could become disabled at some point. It doesn’t matter if you are injured or become ill, if you find yourself in this position there is no denying the fact that your life will be turned upside down. This holds true personally, professionally, and from a financial point […]

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Many homeowners learn the hard way that their homeowners insurance doesn’t cover property damage caused by hurricanes and floods. Hurricane season is upon us, making now the perfect time to review your insurance policies and see what’s covered if a big storm hits.

Vietnam vets who were exposed to Agent Orange during combat might have access to disability benefits under a program that provides benefits to those who are dealing with illnesses linked to the substance. According to one Veterans Administration service officer, the list of diseases linked to Agent Orange is always growing. The service officer encouraged […]

If you are filing a long term disability insurance claim, you may be tempted to complete the forms on your own. However, these forms are designed to be confusing and ambiguous, which makes it easy to make fatal claim mistakes. It’s important to contact one of our experienced Seattle disability attorneys today. In this video, […]

It doesn’t matter if you have yet to purchase long term care insurance or already have a policy in place, there is a good chance you will have questions on your mind. If you neglect to answer these questions, it could pose a variety of challenges in the future. Fortunately, there is no question too […]

When you buy individual disability insurance, you expect your insurance company will act in good faith if you need to file a claim. However, it’s very common for bad faith – also known as an insurance company’s attempt to delay or deny payment on a legitimate claim – to occur, especially when the claimant is […]

In California, individuals are often protected by both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The first is a federal law and the second a state law. To sue an employer under FEHA, a person has to qualify as a disabled person. While qualification is sometimes obvious — a court […]

If you’re filing a disability insurance claim, your insurance company will probably ask you to submit to a functional capacity evaluation. In this video, we explain what to expect during this evaluation and how it may affect your claim.