Healthcare and Disability Insurance Litigation
Our attorneys litigate matters where disability insurance benefits have been denied or rescinded based on alleged misrepresentations or non-disclosure in the original policy application. We also litigate disability insurance claim denials or terminations, including cases where a provider’s conduct amounts to fraud or when a carrier acts in bad faith to deny disability insurance benefits. Insurance carriers have a duty to treat policyholders fairly and honestly and to handle claims in a timely fashion. When an insurer fails to uphold its duty, we aggressively pursue our client’s rights in court.
We also assist our healthcare professional clients with the practice management needs that often accompany a disability insurance claim, including consultation and representation in regulatory compliance matters, personnel and human resource issues, disciplinary actions, independent contractor and managed care agreements, state licensure issues and collections. If a client is considering selling his or her practice, we counsel that client on the timing of the transition, the terms of the buy/sell agreement, and how to structure employment or consultation agreements in order to get the best price for the practice and still maintain a legitimate disability claim.
Disability insurance carriers often make the claim process as daunting as possible. None of the problems is insurmountable; however, they are certainly difficult to tackle alone. When faced with a possible disability insurance claim, insureds should consult an attorney experienced in this area of the law so that they can maintain control of their financial future. Edward O. Comitz and the attorneys of Comitz | Beethe have earned a national reputation for prosecuting claims on behalf of individuals based on fraud and unfair business practices in the disability insurance and healthcare industries. For more information on our qualifications, see our Attorney Profiles.
Contact our office online or call 480.998.7800 to speak with attorney Edward O. Comitz about your disability insurance claim.