Mental and nervous disabilities are affecting our healthcare professionals at rapidly increasing rates. This can be attributed to the rise in awareness surrounding mental health disorders, recognition of the severity of these conditions, and the limitations they pose on medical professionals. Another unfortunate reason for the jump in long term disability claims among healthcare professionals for mental and nervous disorders is the long term stress and burnout caused by dealing with Covid.  Covid-related claims for disability insurance benefits have created some questions as to claim coverage by insurance companies. Working with a Philadelphia disability insurance lawyer on your Covid-related claim […]

Chronic back pain can be debilitating and prevent doctors from working or participating in activities of daily living. Your disability insurance coverage should be available to provide you with financial security while you are unable to work due to disabling chronic back pain. Seltzer & Associates can assist you in pursuing these benefits regardless of your location. Chronic back pain can keep doctors from medical practice for extended periods depending on severity level. In addition to the physical limitations caused by illness or injury, the chronic pain suffered can contribute to declining mental health in doctors. The treatments for chronic […]

Insurance companies do not make it easy for their insureds to obtain long term disability benefits. Complex filing procedures and continued proof of loss requirements may give insurance companies opportunities to deny or terminate your benefits. When you are unable to work and are suffering from a disabling condition, the last thing you want to do is engage in battle with your insurance company over your long term disability insurance benefits. However, a Philadelphia ERISA benefits lawyer can handle your claim as well as any ERISA issues, disability insurance denials or terminations. Insurance companies are, first and foremost, profit-seeking businesses. […]