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San Francisco ERISA Attorney

San Francisco ERISA disability
and life insurance appeals and litigation

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Our clients are in crisis:

Their health is compromised, they can no longer work in the professions they love, and now their disability income benefits are in jeopardy.

That’s where Springer Ayeni can help.

Since 2002, Cassie Springer Ayeni has dedicated her San Francisco East Bay Area practice to helping people secure disability insurance benefits owed under employee benefit insurance plans.

ERISA Benefit Claims

All employee benefits plans are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a complex area of the law requiring expertise for success. Cassie has that expertise in spades.

Springer Ayeni also handles denied life insurance benefit claims for clients throughout California, including one claim where the employer’s negligent mailing error resulted in a missed premium payment shortly before the claimant passed away. Cassie fought successfully for the rights of his children to receive the life insurance benefit they were entitled to under ERISA

Types of Employee Benefit Cases

A physician with migraine headaches who could no longer perform hospital work, but could perform clinical work. Cassie successfully appealed the denial of her disability benefits claims to make up for the income loss, reaching a quick result for the client.
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A physical therapist whose cancer made it impossible for her to work with patients. Cassie guided her short and long-term disability applications through to a rapid approval.
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An executive whose stroke caused sufficient loss of function to disabled him from making a timely application for disability benefits. Cassie achieved success for him despite a 3-year delay in submitting proof of loss to his insurance carrier.
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A manager whose neck and back pain forced her to stop working in a sedentary job. Cassie won the case before the insurance carrier, and has continued to secure disability benefits for the client for over a decade.
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A high level sales executive whose spinal fluid leak caused permanent loss of balance. Cassie helped guide him through a successful application for disability benefits and continues to work to ensure his benefits stay approved.
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A talented financial advisor whose sudden onset migraines caused him to lose the ability for computer work. Cassie won his disability appeal to the insurance carrier, and he has received his disability benefits ever since.
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A computer programmer whose cognitive impairment made him unable to multi-task well-enough to handle complex code. Cassie’s work resulted in a successful lump-sum settlement of his case.
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An executive with Parkinson’s Disease who was no longer able to handle the complexities of his job due to balance and executive functioning issues. Cassie helped him apply successfully for disability benefits.
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A successful financial manager with Cirrhosis who no longer had the energy to interact with clients on a daily basis. Cassie successfully appealed the termination of her disability benefits.
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A marketing executive whose hearing loss rendered him unable to interact with clients and co-workers. Cassie won his disability benefit appeal, and he was paid benefits until retirement age.
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An attorney whose bi-polar disorder forced him to stop working. Cassie successfully appealed his denial of disability benefits, despite a delay in applying for benefits.
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An attorney whose failed back surgery resulted in too much pain to sit at a computer desk each day. Cassie won the appeal of the denial of his long-term disability benefits.
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Navigating ERISA Disability Benefits: How a San Francisco ERISA Attorney Can Help You

When your long term disability claim has been denied, it is crucial that you reach out to a long-term disability lawyer with ERISA expertise as quickly as possible. An experienced lawyer helps ensure your appeal is thorough, timely, and has the best chance of success. 

You have the right to appeal a denied claim, but the process is complex, with strict deadlines and extensive documentation requirements. This is where a skilled San Francisco ERISA attorney can make a significant difference. The support of an experienced attorney can ensure that your appeal is thorough, timely, and has the best chance of being approved, all while easing the burden on you by handling communication with the insurance company on your behalf.

Long term disability attorney – San Francisco:  Some Key Factors to Consider:

  1. Location matters:  Finding a San Francisco ERISA lawyer based near your location in the Bay Area is critical.  When preparing your appeal, not only will your attorneys engage with your current medical providers to support your disability claim, but San Francisco ERISA attorneys will be familiar with medical providers in the Bay Area who might be able to opine on a critical piece of evidence in your disability claim.  
  2. Experience with ERISA:  ERISA, its regulations, and how ERISA has been interpreted by the judiciary is notoriously complex.  Many attorneys have general knowledge of insurance matters or disability cases, but lack specific expertise in ERISA, which is very different than most insurance law cases, and is litigated in Federal Court.  An attorney knowledgeable of the Federal Courts in the San Francisco Bay Area, and familiar with how judges have interpreted ERISA in the San Francisco Bay Area ensures compliance with the intricate rules and regulations of ERISA and of federal courts, and maximizes your chances of success. 
  3. Thorough Evidence Presentation:  The appeal stage is the best opportunity to include evidence before court involvement.  A skilled San Francisco ERISA Attorney such as the attorneys at Springer Ayeni will have localized knowledge of occupations specific to the San Francisco Bay Area, knowledge of the best providers in our area, and access to potential experts to aid in your case.

The evidence presented in your request for review oftentimes cannot be supplemented once you are in court, so the appeal to the insurance carrier is the best and earliest opportunity to put your evidence into the claim file.  A knowledgeable San Francisco ERISA attorney can help you understand your rights, the nuances of the evidence that needs to be provided, and fight for the benefits you deserve. 

How We Can Help

At Springer Ayeni, our team offers specialized guidance throughout the ERISA disability claims process, including applications, appeals of denied benefit claims, and litigation in the Northern District of California. We work closely with medical providers in the Bay Area to submit the evidence needed for a compelling appeal. Our attorneys meticulously review every aspect of your case, ensuring no vital detail is overlooked. We also manage communication with insurers, so you don’t have to navigate complex processes on your own.

Why Choose Springer Ayeni?

With deep knowledge of ERISA law, local resources, and a commitment to client-centered service, Springer Ayeni stands out as the top choice for disability claims in San Francisco. We prioritize your needs, providing personalized support every step of the way. Trust us to fight for the benefits you deserve and make the process as seamless as possible.

Contact Springer Ayeni Today

Our experienced San Francisco ERISA attorneys are here to help. Contact us to schedule a consultation and start the path toward obtaining the long-term disability benefits you need.

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