If you have been denied benefits under an employer-sponsored benefit plan, you have a right to appeal that decision. At The Willeford Law Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, our attorneys have decades of experience helping clients obtain benefits they need and deserve.
Our lawyers have experience representing employees in disputes and benefit denials in all types of employer benefits plans, including:
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Medical and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance plans
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Other ERISA and non-ERISA plans
Why Was My Benefits Claim Denied?
Employer-sponsored benefit plans are often administered by insurance companies that may have a financial incentive to deny claims for benefits. Here are some examples of why benefit claims may be denied:
- The insurance company may claim that you are not eligible.
- For disability benefits, an insurance company doctor may claim that you are not really disabled, even though your treating physician says that you are.
- For life insurance benefits, the insurance company may claim that you didn't pay premiums or that death was due to suicide.
- Pension plans may miscalculate your benefit and pay you less than you deserve.
Our attorneys will conduct a preliminary review of your case to determine why your benefits claim was denied, and whether we think that decision can be successfully appealed. We accept select benefit claim appeals on a contingency fee basis. We also represent clients on an hourly basis.
We are experienced in appealing denied claims in employee benefit plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), as well as non-ERISA plans. If your application for benefits has been denied, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. You may have a limited time to appeal the decision.
Wrongfully Denied Insurance Claim Attorneys Serving Lafayette and New Orleans
Please contact our New Orleans wrongful benefits denial 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.
