FAQ - Short Term Disability

Q: What's the difference between short-term disability benefits and Compensation?

Q: How much money am I entitled to collect under my disability policy?

Q: Why did my insurance company deny my valid claim for disability benefits?

Q: How much will my suit against the insurance company cost?

Q: Are there any deadlines that I should be concerned about?

Q: What's the difference between short-term disability benefits and Compensation?

A: Your short term disability benefits will be paid out to you in the event an injury or illness occurs off the job. Compensation benefits only apply to on the job or work related injuries where your employer is covered by Compensation.

Q: How much money am I entitled to collect under my disability policy?

A: Your payout will depend on a number of factors, such as your income, the extent and prognosis of your illness or injury, your monthly premiums.

Q: Why did my insurance company deny my valid claim for disability benefits?

A: As the frequency and severity of disabilities and the cost of medical care rises, insurance companies face losses on disability policies. Some insurance companies may choose to ignore the law and do what they can to avoid paying on these policies whenever possible. It is our job at David Share Associates to call insurance companies out on their bad faith practices and make sure our clients get the benefits they need.

Q: How much will my suit against the insurance company cost?

A: David Share Associates does not require a down payment or retainer from its short-term disability insurance clients. Our lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, where all costs are covered up front by our firm, and the lawyer collects his or her fee only in the event of a recovery.

Q: Are there any deadlines that I should be concerned about?

A: There are time limits to all claims and any delay in proceeding may be subject to a deadline so you should not delay in proceeding with your claim or obtaining legal advice to clarify these deadlines.