Filing Your Short-term/Long-term Disability Claims with the Lawyers at Smith, Feddeler and Smith
A person who becomes injured, ill, or disabled may have to miss significant time from work. Extended periods of time away raises questions about employee benefits, pay and job security. Short-term and long-term disability insurance policies are supposed to place the employee’s mind at ease regarding these issues. Insurance companies and employers who wrongly deny disability claims can rob an employee of the peace of mind.
At , in Orlando, Lakeland and throughout Central Florida, we can help you find the peace of mind you need and the economic support you deserve. We understand the complexities regarding short-term and long-term disability claims such as:
- Differences in how disability is defined within insurance policies
- Waiting periods
- Partial disability
- Benefit rates
- Pre-existing conditions and other exemptions
- Appeals
Extended time away from work shouldn’t turn into unexpected surprises. If your employer or insurance company refuses to provide you with the disability benefits you deserve, our experienced attorneys can help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Our Practice Focus
- Workers’ Compensation
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
- Employment Disputes
- Employment Law FAQ
- How Can I Avoid Jeopardizing My Case?
- What Are The Stages Of An Employment Claim?
- When Are Mental Exams By The Defense Allowed To Be Used On An Employee?
- How Should I Prepare For My Deposition?
- Who Is Protected From Discrimination By Law?
- What Counts As Illegal Employer Discrimination?
- What Kind Of Evidence Proves Retaliatory Intent?
- Are Employees At A Disadvantage During Arbitration?
- How Are Damages Calculated For Emotional Distress?
- How Will You Evaluate My Case?
- Can I Discuss My Employment Case With Friends Or Family?
- Personal Injury FAQ
- What Should I Put In A Personal Injury Journal?
- What Should I Do After My Injury?
- Can I Pay My Bills Later?
- What Will Happen To The Person Or Company That Caused My Injury?
- How Are Settlement Amounts Determined?
- What Records Will The Insurance Company Request?
- What Can I Do About Overwhelming Requests For Documents?
- How Do Insurance Companies Evaluate Medical Bills?
- What Stalling Tactics Do Insurance Adjusters Use?
- How Will The Insurance Company Try To Gain Advantage?
- Can I Receive Compensation For Pain And Suffering?
- How Do Insurance Adjusters Evaluate Claims?
- How Much Is My Case Worth?