Hartford (and Formerly Aetna) Disability Insurance Claims Attorneys
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. is more commonly known as The Hartford and is based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Hartford was initially founded in 1810 as the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, but a fire that destroyed New York’s financial district in 1835 led to Hartford president Eliphalet Terry using his wealth to cover damage claims.
In March 2012, Investment News reported that the Hartford would sell its individual life, Woodbury Financial Services, and retirement-plan operations and focus on property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. One year later, the Hartford Courant reported that the Hartford completed the sale of its life insurance business to The Prudential Insurance Company of America, retirement plans to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual), and individual annuities to Forethought Financial Group Inc. after closing on the sale of on Woodbury Financial to AIG in December 2012. In 2017, the Hartford entered into an agreement to acquire Aetna’s U.S. group life and disability business for $1.45 billion.
The Hartford has been on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations for 25 years and ranked 161st in 2019 with $62.307 million in assets. The Hartford generated $19.827 million in revenue and $1.807 million in profits.
If you or your loved one are trying to file a long term disability claim with the Hartford, do not hesitate to seek legal representation. Capitan Law has experience dealing with the Hartford and will know how to help you get the benefits you are entitled to.
Our firm can assist in filing the initial application as well as filing any appeals or lawsuits and negotiating settlements. Call (267) 419-7888 or contact us online to receive a free consultation.
Do I Need A Hartford Disability Insurance Claims Lawyer?
It is not uncommon for the Hartford to attempt to use federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) laws to try and deny claims. As an insurance company, the Hartford stands to make more money when their benefits payouts are low. This incentivizes these companies to deny or underpay claims, for whatever reason they can justify.
You are going to want an attorney in your case because they are going to have a much better understanding of what needs to be included in your initial application. You can increase the chances of your application being approved by having it reviewed by a lawyer.
Another advantage of an attorney is that they will also be able to identify common insurance company mistakes. The lawyer will know when claims have not been administered correctly and can hold the Hartford accountable for these errors.
It is also beneficial to have an attorney to deal with any unusual requests that you might get from the Hartford. You may be presented with specific forms that you do not want to complete if they are being used to argue that you are able to return to work, and you could also be asked to submit to an independent medical examination (IME), which is an exam performed by a doctor picked explicitly by an insurance company that you will want to speak with a lawyer about before attending.
Why Choose Capitan Law To Handle My Case?
Capitan Law has offices in Philadelphia, Newtown Square, and Chadds Ford in Pennsylvania as well as a Louisville, Kentucky location. We serve clients nationwide.
Joe Capitan has extensive experience handling long term disability insurance claims for their clients. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and is licensed in Pennsylvania and was named one of the Super Lawyers Rising Stars of 2019 by Super Lawyers, a nationwide rating service that selects lawyers from 70 practice areas. This honor is bestowed upon attorneys under the age of 40, with only 2.5 percent of Pennsylvania lawyers making the cut.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis: if we take your case, we will not charge you a retainer or any other fees. We only get paid when we help you get benefits from your insurance carrier. We will assist you with filing your claim to make sure that it is handled appropriately. If your claim has been denied for some reason, we will work with you to gather all the necessary information and make your case before the appeals administrator. If your appeal is denied, we will aggressively litigate to protect your rights and hold the insurance company to its obligations.
Types of Hartford Long Term Disability Insurance Claim Cases We Handle
Long-term disability insurance is designed to cover illnesses and injuries that will cause people to miss extended periods of work. Common examples of illnesses and injuries the Hartford lists as covered by long-term disability insurance include rheumatism, sprains and strains, pregnancy complications, heart attacks, pneumonia, stroke, scoliosis, back pain, and coronary artery disease.
Long-term disability insurance for the Hartford can pay up to 67 percent of income loss. The maximum benefit may be $3,000 up to $10,000 per month.
The Hartford application for long-term disability income benefits has five sections, two of which are completed by the employee, two of which are completed by the employer’s authorized representative, and one of which is completed by the physician treating the employee.
The Hartford could take several tactics in the handling of your claim, including sending an investigator out to your home to conduct a very lengthy interview that could last several hours. In other cases, the Hartford may pay to have somebody conduct surveillance on you and videotape you engaging in activities that would be used to argue that you are not disabled.
In some cases, the Hartford will ask you to submit to an IME. You need to know that an IME is often used to get insurance companies to have their doctors find reasons that a person should be able to return to work, which often leads to a denial of benefits.
When you suspect that your claim is taking too long to be processed, you can contact the Hartford to try and get answers. An attorney will usually be able to ask more forceful questions that produce more significant results.
If the Hartford denies your claim, you will usually be notified by mail. The postmark date can often be significant as it relates to your appeal deadline, which should be stated in the notification letter you receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact a Hartford Disability Insurance Claims Attorney Today
If you or your loved one need assistance with a Hartford long term disability insurance claim, make sure that you hire a lawyer with the right skills and experience to assist you. A knowledgeable disability insurance lawyer will make sure your claim is filed correctly and can help you exercise all appeal options if you are denied benefits.
Capitan Law understands that every person’s medical condition is different and tailors its strategies to each individual’s unique case. Call (267) 419-7888 or contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation.
