Elizabeth Thornsbury, one of the firm’s attorneys experienced in short- and long-term disability claims, received an Order in federal court against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company on June 12, 2019. Judge Caldwell found that “Reliance Standard acted arbitrarily and capriciously in denying Asher’s appeal…” and that “the final denial decision was…
Kentucky ERISA Disability & Life Insurance Claim Lawyers
Austin Mehr to Speak to Laurel County Bar Association
Austin Mehr has been invited to speak at the Laurel County Bar association meeting on August 8, 2019 on the topic of bad faith. His program is approved by the KBA for 1 hour of CLE.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act! Thirty-five years ago today, our Kentucky state legislators met and voted UNANIMOUSLY to pass the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act. This law leveled the playing field for all citizens of the state against insurance company claim practices. No longer could insurance companies…
Jury Awards $15 Million in Mineral Rights Case in October
[Article: Salyersville Independent – https://salyersvilleindependent.com/article/jury-awards-15-mil-mineral-rights-case] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County jury made the largest bad faith judgment in Magoffin County’s history on Friday, awarding a family over $15 million in an 11-year-old civil case. Just as a brief synopsis, and at the risk of missing something pertinent in the long…
Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers Wins $15.3 Million Jury Verdict in Magoffin County in October
An insurance company ordered by a Magoffin County jury to dish out $15.3 million to the heirs of a Saylersville family will appeal, the company’s attorney said, further extending an 11-year legal battle that likely involves the largest bad-faith insurance verdict in the state’s history. The jury handed down the…
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Anxiety can manifest in multiple different ways. Generalized anxiety disorder is a common form of anxiety that is classified by the patient experiencing a state of worry and uneasiness, not related to anything, for at least six months. It is possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder at any age. GAD…
Six Blunders To Avoid When Applying for ERISA Disability Benefits
You need to know what are the common mistakes to watch out for in order to increase your chance of getting ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) long-term disability benefits. Did you know that you may be eligible to claim long-term disability benefits under ERISA should you be unable to…
Help! My House Got Flooded!
While finalizing the purchase of a home, it is important to get as much information about the offer as possible. This includes insurance coverage, what is included in the acquisition, and what the buyer is accountable for with the house. If the realty agent, broker or loan provider lied or…
What Are the Issues That May Not Be Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
When somebody acquires a home, it is recommended to likewise obtain a comprehensive insurance policy for a myriad of protections. A policy could shield from fires, floods, theft, as well as comparable concerns. Nevertheless, it is critical to know what sorts of security are not provided in these types of…
Hospital ‘Church Plan’ Suit Going Forward
In his decision back in April, U.S. District Judge David L. Bunning declined to dismiss former members of St. Elizabeth Medical Center Employees’ Pension Plan Administrative Committee from an Employee Retirement Income Security Act breach-of-fiduciary-duty claim that the plan had not been properly funded. On Friday, October 5, 2018, Judge…