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Disability Claims

The Law Office of Piercy J. Stakelum represents individuals who are trying to collect on Private , Group Policy, or Social Security Disability insurance policies. When disability insurance companies see their cash reserves go down, they react by holding on to their money by refusing to pay claims. Sometimes, these refusals to pay are not based on your particular claim - instead, claims adjustors are told to deny claims, to demand extra documentation, to require independent medical exams, and other run-around tactics. At The Law Office of Piercy J. Stakelum, it is our job to cut through all the red tape and make insurance companies pay you what's fair.

What is the Big Difference Between Group Plans and Individual Policies?

The big difference has to do with a federal law called the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - or ERISA for short. If you have an employer provided disability plan, your claim will be governed by ERISA only - State law does not apply. If you have a private, individual disability policy, ERISA is not involved and State law probably will govern your claim.

The Law Office of Piercy J. Stakelum has the experience and expertise necessary to represent you during any stage of a claim for disability benefits. Call The Law Office of Piercy J. Stakelum today for a free evaluation of your claim for disability benefits.