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Disability Insurance Lawyers Serving Massachusetts

This law firm is comprised of disability insurance lawyers serving Massachusetts and people around the country who have disability claims with insurance companies. As disability insurance lawyers, every lawyer in the firm focuses on helping people whose disability claims were delayed or denied. The firm has significant experience with disability claims, appealing denied disability claims, and lawsuits to recover disability benefits. We have a proven track record of winning lawsuits in federal court and court of appeals.

Disability Insurance Law

disability insurance claims are governed by a federal law known as ERISA. Generally, if you received your disability insurance is through work, your claim is likely covered by ERISA. Because federal law applies, you do not need an attorney located in Massachusetts to pursue your benefits. It is important, however, that you have an experienced ERISA disability attorney.

Disability Cases in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a federal district court and any appeal is heard by the the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Some key examples of disability cases include the following:

  • Brigham v. Sun Life of Canada, 317 F.3d 72 (1st Cir. 2003) – This case is a great demonstration of how the standard of review can affect your case. In this case, the Court seemed to believe that the claimant was unable to work due to his medical conditions, but nonetheless ruled in Sun Life’s favor. As long as the denial of benefits is reasonable, it will be upheld under an arbitrary and capricious standard of review.
  • Doyle v. Paul Revere Life Ins. Co., 144 F.3d 181, 183 (1st Cir. 1998) – In this case, the First Circuit recognized that there is a conflict of interest when an insurance company is responsible for approving or denying benefits and also paying those benefits. In these circumstances (and there must be evidence of a real conflict of interest), the First Circuit determined it would still defer to the insurance company but apply “more bite.” Thus, the court might be a little less likely to rule for the insurance company.

A judge giving an insurance company’s denial of disability benefits “deference” is a difficult concept to grasp. If it seems unfair, it is because it is unfair. In fact, some states have recognized this unfairness and have banned “deference” to insurance companies. Massachusetts has not yet done so.

Our Disability Attorneys Can Help You

Dabdoub Law Firm was built to be a disability insurance law firm.

The firm can help at any stage of your disability claim, including:

Hiring an experienced disability attorney is important. Because federal law applies to most disability insurance claims, our lawyers do not have to be located in your state.

Call for a free consultation with an experienced disability attorney.

Real Results for Real People

    “Highly recommended.”
    “Excellent professional services from a law firm specializing in disability.”
    - Alberto
    “The firm represented me well.”
    “Dabdoub Law Firm knew exactly what to do and did not pressure me to make a hasty decision regarding settlement. In the end, I was fairly compensated for my case. The firm represented me well.”
    - Anonymous
    “They made the process easy and simple for me, which is needed with my disability.”
    “They made the process easy and simple for me, which is needed with my disability. Lots of pain & headaches which is difficult to think clearly. The team was always understanding. They worked diligently and won my case. Thank you Dabdoub team! I highly ”
    - Theresa
    “I found a true expert in Dabdoub Law Firm.”
    “Eddie and his team at Dabdoub Law are knowledgeable, efficient, and empathetic.”
    - Brad
    “They got me the best outcome possible!”
    “Dabdoub Law Firm did everything they could to get me back on claim, and when that didn’t succeed, to get me the best outcome possible.”
    - Cindy
    “The kind of team you want on your side.”
    “This law firm is an excellent example of knowledgeable, professional, incredible lawyers that have the expertise to get the job done while at the same time have an incredible amount of compassion for their clients”
    - Former client
    “Laser-like tactical approach.”
    “World-class team that over delivers for its clients!!!”
    - Michael
    “The team at Dabdoub went to bat for me and won my case against the insurance company.”
    “After being on short-term disability for 6 months with my employer I was supposed to transition into long-term through my disability insurer CIGNA (AKA: New York Life). They had all the medical records on me and still denied my claim. I was so stressed! I ”
    - William

Focused on Winning Your Disability Benefits

Representing People Nationwide

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