Roy Law Group

04/19/2023

Can telework disqualify you from long-term disability benefits? Chris Roy, Roy Law Group's Founding Partner, weighs in on the subject in this recent article from Bloomberg Law.

The pandemic-related rise in telework has been a boon for workers with disabilities who’ve seen their employment rates rise, but it’s made it harder for them to convince private disability insurers that their condition makes them unable to work.

11/29/2021

A denied disability claim can have a devastating impact on every aspect of your life. The good news is you have the right to appeal. Here's what you should do next.

If your insurance company has denied your long-term disability claim, this can have a devastating impact on your entire life. Not only are you dealing with a chronic injury or…

10/20/2021

If your insurance policy is through your employer, it's likely governed by ERISA law. ERISA is incredibly complex with strict deadlines, which is what makes this recent win such a big deal. Read about it here.

In the ongoing case of Andrew Cherry v. Prudential Insurance Company of America, Roy Law Group won a rare but major motion on behalf of our client. The ruling will…

06/29/2021

Chris Roy (Founder of Roy Law Group) shares his thoughts on the coming litigation for denied insurance claims related to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/35ZDPm8

Litigation against insurance companies for failing to pay disability benefits to people who can no longer work after having Covid-19 is on the way, attorneys say, the cases just take time to gain momentum.

05/13/2021

It's been a difficult year for a lot of people. If you are struggling to perform everyday tasks due to anxiety or depression, you might consider filing for short-term disability benefits.

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated public health and economic stability all over the world. The rapid changes in our society have also affected mental health. A US Census Bureau poll…

01/21/2021

The uncharted waters of COVID-19 long-haulers and disability insurance.

"Having objective evidence is crucial for winning a disability case with a virally-triggered illness."

12/08/2020

Some more wonderful feedback from a Roy Law Group client!

09/30/2020

Good news in CA! Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Equal Insurance HIV Act (SB 1255), which will end the unjust practice of insurance companies denying life and disability insurance coverage based solely on a positive HIV test. https://bit.ly/3ieATWu

The bills address housing and health care needs for trans people, insurance discrimination based on HIV status, and the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on LGBTQ people...

05/04/2020

If you need claim advice or assistance, we are available by phone during normal business hours. Stay home and stay safe!

04/02/2020

Working from home during quarantine. Stay safe everyone!

02/03/2020

Learn how a Functional Capacity Evaluation can impact your long-term disability claim and how Roy Law Group can help. http://bit.ly/3b0Nxps

Insurance companies routinely require claimants to jump through a series of hoops when filing disability claims, which ultimately determine whether your claim will be approved or denied. The stakes could…

06/14/2019

Filing an ERISA disability appeal is a long and complicated process. Here are seven tips to help you win the benefits you deserve.

When you’re faced with filing an ERISA disability appeal, the process can be lengthy and complicated – just like its name. ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…