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5. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

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5. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful condition that usually affects the upper or lower extremities. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy pain is severe, burning, sharp and the effected areas are extremely sensitive to touch or even temperature changes with the skin turning blue. This is a progressive disease, which means you must have aggressive and early […]

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Americans Putting Their Income at Risk | Florida Long Term Disability Lawyer

According to The Business Wire, most “Americans live to work but don’t prepare for illness or injury, they put their income at risk”. This article points out that 3 and 10 people who enter the workforce today will become disabled before retiring and nearly 90% of disabling conditions and illnesses are not work related. The

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Estate Planning for the Long Term Disability Claimant

At Cavey and Barrett, we urge our clients who are disabled because of their chronic condition to consider consulting with an estate planning attorney. Why? If you, for example have a chronic illness such as MS, Parkinson’s or even Alzheimer’s, you must have a plan and legal protections in place to protect you. This can

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What Are the Stages of a Disability Claim? Florida Disability Lawyer

The stages of a disability claim are: 1. Filing the initial claim. 2. Responding to requests for information. 3. Responding to the denial of benefits or lack of response. 4. Managing the continuing claim. 5. Negotiating lump sum settlement. 6. Filing a complaint with the applicable state insurance agency regulating disability company. 7. Filing a

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Dentists Financial Future and Disability Insurance | Dentist Insurance Claim Lawyer

One third of all Americans between the age of 35 and 65 will become disabled for more than ninety days according to the American Council of Life Insurers. Many Long Term Disability Insurance companies offer disability insurance for dentists that can help you meet your financial needs if illness or disability prevents you from working.

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8 Things Every LTD Applicant Should Do Before Filing a Claim for Long Term Disability

Disability insurance companies like to collect premium but fight hard to protect their cash reserves denying claims to protect their cash reserves. This can lead to financial disaster for Long Term Disability policyholders. It is important that you understand the Long Term Disability claims process before you file a claim for Long Term Disability benefits.

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Warn Your Friends About Your Disability Claim | Florida LTD Lawyer

What: Warning Your Friends, Neighbors, Co- Workers and Business Partners About Private Investigation of Your Disability Claim When you apply for disability benefits, don’t be surprised if the disability insurance company is going to contact your friends, neighbors, co-workers and even business partners to take a statement. These questions will involve whether you’ve had an

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Long Term Disability Carriers Right to Be Repaid | LTD Lawyer in Florida

Most Long Term Disability policies provide that you must apply for Social Security Disability benefits. While they will pay you your full Long Term Disability benefits while you are waiting for you Social Security decision, they ask to sign a repayment agreement where you agree to repay the Long Term Disability carrier any overpayment that’s

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