Denied Disability Benefits? What Not To Do Next
If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who cannot work due to a serious illness or injury, you know how difficult and frustrating it is to deal with insurance companies. Adding insult to injury, many disability claims are denied every year, leaving countless individuals unsure of how to move forward. We’re here to help.
It is essential to know what not to do when your long term disability insurance claim is denied. If your disability case has been denied, you still have options—and you don’t have to proceed alone.
Denied disability benefits? Share Lawyers can help you understand your options.
Denied Disability Benefits? Here’s What Not to Do
When you’re denied disability benefits, what do you do next? Most Canadians are not well-versed in disability law or the complexities of the denial process. While there are many actions that you should take after your claim is denied, here are some things that you should not do.
What Not to Do When You’re Denied Disability Benefits | ||
1. Ignore the Denial | Ignoring your denial won’t make it go away, and it certainly won’t make your benefits appear out of thin air. It’s crucial to address your denial immediately so that you can see what your options are. | |
2. Assume the Decision is Final | Just because your claim was denied doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims that are later approved upon appeal or further review. | |
3. Give Up | Having the insights of a qualified professional can make a real difference in your outlook on the case. Share Lawyers can guide you through the appeal process. | |
4. Delay in Appealing | If an appeal is necessary, do not delay. There are typically strict deadlines for filing appeals, and missing those deadlines could forfeit your ability to overturn the denial. | |
5. Provide Inaccurate Information | When appealing a denial, provide accurate and complete information to support your claim. Inaccurate details could harm your chances of success. | |
6. Assume You Can’t Get Help | You have resources and professionals like Share Lawyers to help you navigate the disability insurance denial and appeal process. Our assistance can significantly improve your odds of securing your benefits. | |
During the appeal process, it is easy to make mistakes that could prevent you from getting the benefits you're entitled to—which is what your insurance company is counting on. Knowing what not to do can improve your chances of success.
Working with a reputable and experienced law firm like Share Lawyers can improve your chances of a positive outcome in your disability case.
Share Lawyers Fights for Your Benefits
Dealing with health challenges is already overwhelming, and it's frustrating when your insurance company refuses to provide the support you're entitled to. We understand how tough this can be.
At Share Lawyers, we're dedicated to fighting for Canadians like you. With over 35 years of experience, we've helped overturn denials and secure benefits for countless individuals across the country. We genuinely care about our client’s well-being and want to ease their burden.
We’re so confident in our ability to help you that we operate on a contingency-fee-basis. This means we only get paid when you do. It all starts with a complimentary consultation with one of our skilled disability lawyers. Let us handle the legal aspects while you focus on your health.
Were you denied disability benefits and aren’t sure where to turn? We’ve got your back.
Contact Share Lawyers today and put our experience to work for you. Our 35+ years of experience can help you win your case against Canada Life, Desjardins, Manulife, RBC Insurance, Sun Life, and other insurance companies. Our legal team offers a free consultation and works on a contingency basis—there are no fees unless you win your case.
