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Why was my disability claim denied? Common issues in ERISA short term disability and long term disability claims
ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, applies to many claims for short term disability, long term disability and even for medical, dental or life insurance benefits. It is a law that effects many Colorado employees, but most of us have never heard of it. In general, benefits you receive through an employer… Read More »
Why hire a COLORADO disability lawyer instead of a national firm?
If you have had a long term disability, short term disability or other ERISA benefit claim denied, you probably know how hard it is to find an experienced Colorado lawyer to help. If you Google “ERISA lawyer” or “disability lawyer”, your search will probably pull up several adds for national firms. At Silvern & Bulger,… Read More »
US District Court for Colorado Overturns Denial of Long Term Disability Benefits in a Brain Injury Case
In one of our more recent ERISA cases, we helped a client overturn the denial of her Long Term Disability benefits under ERISA. To learn more about the case, which involved a former attorney who had suffered a serious brain injury, click here.
Aurota Motorcycle Accident
According to CBS News, Police in Aurora say a man riding a motorcycle died early last Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into him at East Iliff Avenue and South Havana Street. There was a power outage that was affecting the intersection at the time. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger,… Read More »
Colorado State Patrol Asking For Help in Locating Hit-and-Run Driver
The Colorado State Patrol is asking for help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver that caused a fatal accident in Arvada last month. The suspect was driving a SUV, which is a 2014 to 2016 Toyota Highlander that should have damage to its grill and front bumper. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound along… Read More »
Lakewood Hit-and-Run Accident ends in death
Last week, a Lakewood boy and his father were hit by a hit-and-run driver. Both were injured, but sadly the teen did not survive. To read more about the story, click here. Sadly, hit-and-run accidents are becoming more and more common. Did you know that in Colorado a hit-and-run driver is considered to be uninsured… Read More »
Lakewood Crash and Traffic Team
If you have been involved in a car wreck in Wheat Ridge Colorado, there is help available. The Wheat Ridge Police Department maintains a Crash and Traffic Unit, that can answer many of your questions. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger, PC we have years of experience helping Wheat Ridge drivers who… Read More »
ERISA NEWS; Department of Labor Strengthens Retirement Benefit Law
The US Depart of Labor has announced important changes to the law designed to strengthen employee rights to their retirement benefits. Read more here …
Arvada Hit and Run Accident
Last month, a young boy was hit by a car on his way to school. The driver fled the scene. The boy’s father has an important reminder for all Colorado drivers; be careful! School is back and session and we need to keep a careful look out for pedestrians. To learn more, click here. … Read More »
Medicare Open Enrollment To Begin Soon
Each year, Medicare has an open enrollment period. This year, the period is from October 15-December 2, 2019. It is important to review your insurance options during this period, to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming year. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger, PC, many of our clients have… Read More »