October 2009

Attorneys Dell & Schaefer were retained by a former chiropractor who was receiving long-term disability benefits from one of her two disability policies. Despite one company paying her long-term disability benefits, Lincoln National refused to pay disability benefits, claiming she could perform the substantial and material duties of her occupation as a chiropractor.
Continue Reading Lincoln National’s Denial Of Disability Benefits To A Chiropractor Is Reversed Following Appeal Submitted By Attorney’s Dell & Schaefer

Our client, an ophthalmological surgeon, was diagnosed with bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome following a traumatic accident. The client attempted to continue working for a few months following her injury in hopes that her hand numbness and pain would stop. While the pain stopped, the lost of sensation in her fingers remained. The client was forced to stop performing all eye surgeries a few months after her injury, but she continued her practice in a non-surgical capacity.
Continue Reading Attorneys Dell & Schaefer Resolve Lawsuit Against Unum On Behalf Of Ophthalmologist Suffering From Bi-Lateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our client, a general surgeon for 25 years, was forced to stop performing surgery due to chronic degenerative cervical disc disease. Fortunately, our client had purchased a long-term disability policy from Paul Revere Insurance Company (acquired by Unum), during the early years of his career.
Continue Reading A General Surgeon With Cervical Degenrative Disc Disease Is Approved For Disability Benefits By Unum