As a worker in New Jersey, you have a right to file for an ERISA disability claim if you become injured and can no longer work. However, when you are preparing your claim, you must have certain evidence in place to support it. Here are the steps you have to take. Why...
Month: September 2021
What makes being an ERISA plan fiduciary significant?
If you're a working adult in New Jersey, retiring is likely an important part of your future. Fortunately, many employers offer retirement plans to their workers. If you have a retirement plan, you'll also have a fiduciary who helps administer and manage this plan....
What can you do if your ERISA claim for disability is denied?
In New Jersey, you have a right to file a claim for disability benefits through ERISA. If you have been injured or become ill and cannot work, you can get the benefits you need. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for your claim to be denied. However, you have a right to...
Understanding own-occupation disability
In New Jersey, many disability companies offer policies with the term “own occupation” and many who purchase those policies believe that they are covered should they be unable to perform their job duties after an injury. However, it is important to understand what the...
How long can you appeal for an ERISA disability claim?
Filing an ERISA disability claim in New Jersey can seem like a long, drawn-out process. It's quite possible that your claim might get denied at first, but you can always file an appeal. The regulations of filing an appeal will depend on your employer as well as the...
Supreme Court to hear ERISA case
Some employees in New Jersey who have retirement plans may be affected by a case that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear. The issue at stake is one that district courts have different opinions on. A decision by the Supreme Court would resolve a dispute over the...