If you have been turned down for short-term disability benefits, you should not be discouraged. Many disabled employees whose disability claims have been denied are awarded benefits upon appeal.
At The Willeford Law Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, our lawyers represent injured and ill employees who have been denied short-term disability benefits. Our attorneys have decades of experience helping disabled employees obtain the benefits they need and deserve. We offer a free consultation to review your case and discuss your options.
Don't Wait to Contact a Lawyer
Short-term disability plans are offered to employees as a part of an employee welfare benefits plan. These plans may or may not be covered by Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Our lawyers have experience appealing disability claim denials in both ERISA and non-ERISA plans.
Short-term disability eligibility decisions may be made by your employer or the insurance company administering the plan. Our attorneys will can assist you with the application process. If your claim has been denied, we can also review your claim and determine what other documentation may help your claim.
You should contact a lawyer promptly if your application has been denied or if benefits have been stopped while you are still disabled. You may have a limited time to appeal the decision.
There is no fee for this preliminary review. We accept select short-term disability claim appeals on a contingency fee basis. We also represent clients on an hourly basis.
Disability Benefit Attorneys Serving Lafayette and New Orleans
Please contact our New Orleans short-term disability attorneys today for a free consultation. We are available to discuss your complex situation at 504-322-1488 or toll free at 877-281-4789. Hablamos español. We also provide interpreters for other languages, as needed.
