Oregon Unum Disability Lawyer

Choosing an Oregon Unum Disability Attorney

To choose the best Oregon Unum disability attorney for your case, it’s important to find someone who has a history of securing results in situations similar to yours.

Look for an Oregon Unum disability attorney who has: 

• Decades of Experience: We’ve been helping clients who were denied benefits seek compensation for over 45 years.
• Track Record of Success: Our long-term disability attorneys have secured more than $143 Million for clients who were wrongfully denied their disability benefits.
• Resources to Fight: Our firm has access to expert witnesses, medical professionals, and other key resources needed to take on powerful companies like Unum.
• Reviews from Clients: We’ve received hundreds of 5-star reviews from clients who have turned to us for help.
• No Upfront Costs: You pay us nothing unless our Oregon Unum disability attorneys secure compensation on your behalf.

“When I got sick and couldn't work anymore, my insurance company denied my long-term disability claim. I felt lost and betrayed. But then I found Sokolove Law. They listened and cared about my story. Now, I have the help I need to move forward.”
– Client with a Denied Unum Claim

At Sokolove Law, we strive to make the legal process as stress-free as possible for our clients, so they can stay focused on their health and getting the care they need.

Why Oregon Unum Disability Claims Get Denied

There are many reasons why Unum may deny a long-term disability claim. Understanding their reasoning is an important first step in appealing the decision.

Oregon Unum disability claims may be denied due to:

• Disputes over the severity of your condition or the extent of your limitations
• Lack of sufficient medical evidence to prove your diagnosis
• Missed deadlines, incomplete forms, or other application errors
• Not meeting Unum’s definition of a disability
• Social media posts or videos that your insurer claims contradict your disability

Even when a claim is legitimate, insurance companies may still deny your benefits to protect their profits.

At Sokolove Law, our Unum attorneys can help you understand why your claim was denied and build a strong appeal to fight back.

How to File a Unum Appeal in Oregon

Receiving a denial letter from Unum is not the end of the road. You have the right to appeal their decision and potentially recover the disability benefits you’re owed.

To file your Unum appeal in Oregon, our attorneys can:

• Review the insurer’s LTD denial letter in detail
• Gather additional evidence to prove your disability, like medical records, witness testimony, and expert opinions
• Submit a compelling appeal letter to Unum that clearly explains why you meet the definition of disability under your policy
• Request a second appeal if Unum issues a denial
• Take legal action against Unum if the company still refuses to pay

We can file a long-term disability denial lawsuit on your behalf and negotiate a settlement with your insurer. If a settlement is unable to be reached, we’re prepared to take Unum to court and seek compensation from a trial verdict.

“We can help navigate the complex appeal process and work to minimize any disruptions to your life while maximizing the amount of potential disability pay in your case.”
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney

Unum Settlements in Oregon

At Sokolove Law, we’ve secured over $143 Million for clients who were denied disability benefits, including Unum policyholders in Oregon.

This financial support has helped many families with everyday living expenses, medical bills, and other essential needs while they were unable to work.

Some of our past Unum settlements and verdicts include: 

• ​​$975,000 for a physician whose Unum appeal was denied
• $500,000 to a company president whose LTD claims were denied
• $400,000 for a woman with a frontal lobe injury
• $233,000 for a client with a denied Unum disability claim
• $125,000 to a man facing a Unum LTD denial
• $325,000 for a client with depression
• $185,000 to a man who was injured in a car accident
• $275,000 for a man with a Unum disability claim denial
• $316,000 to a client with lupus and fibromyalgia
• $200,000 for a man whose disability claim was denied by Unum
• $325,000 to a woman with ALS facing a Unum denial
• $275,000 for a man facing a Unum claim denial
• $300,000 to a client who injured his hands loading a water heater
• $800,000 for a denied Unum long-term disability claim

While there’s never a guarantee of results in any case, our Oregon Unum disability lawyers will fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.

Unum Oregon Lawsuit Updates & Legal News

Unum has a long history of facing lawsuits and accusations for wrongfully denying disability claims, misclassifying employees, underpaying wages, and mishandling benefits.

Policyholders and employees across Oregon and the U.S. have challenged the company’s practices through both individual lawsuits and class action claims.

Unum Owes Portland Project Manager LTD Benefits

An Oregon federal judge ruled that Unum unfairly denied a product manager's long-term disability claim despite evidence that anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder kept her from doing her high-stress job.

The court was presented with evidence from the woman's treating providers that she could not return to work, and her employer agreed she was no longer able to function in the industry.

However, Unum relied on a flawed paper review and disregarded evidence supporting disability, meaning that they failed to fairly evaluate whether the policyholder could perform the duties of her occupation.

The judge concluded that Unum abused their discretion and should not get a second chance to fix the review. Instead of sending the claim back, the court ordered an award of benefits in the plaintiff's favor.

Unum Denied Oregon Attorney a Full and Fair Review

An Oregon federal judge ruled that Unum violated ERISA law by changing the basis for denying an attorney’s LTD claim during the appeal process.

Unum first determined that the policyholder was not disabled through the policy’s 180-day elimination period. However, on appeal, they concluded that she was disabled for a period of time but subsequently improved enough to return to work.

The court ruled that this shift deprived the attorney of a fair chance to respond to the new reason for denial. In other words, Unum did not give her the full and fair review ERISA requires before cutting off her claim for benefits after that date.

Judge Transfers Nurses Unum Lawsuit to Oregon

A federal judge ordered that a disability benefits lawsuit against Unum be moved from Arizona to Oregon because the policyholder's employment, injury, medical treatment, and insurance claims occurred there.

The case involved a registered nurse at PeaceHealth in Oregon who alleged that Unum had wrongfully denied his long-term disability benefits following a fight with a coworker that left him unable to work.

In transferring the case, the court noted that the nurse was an Oregon resident during the relevant period, even though he previously lived with his ex-wife in Arizona.

You are not alone. Unum has a history of wrongfully denying disability claims in Oregon — but you don't have to take no for an answer.

Contact Sokolove Law now if your long-term disability benefits were denied. Our Oregon Unum disability lawyers can help you challenge the denial and fight for the benefits you deserve.

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Sokolove Law: Get Help from Top Oregon Unum Disability Lawyers

Facing a denied long-term disability claim can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to focus on your health. For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped thousands of families fight back against insurance companies like Unum and secure compensation.

If your long-term disability benefits have been wrongfully denied, our team is here to help you file an appeal or an Oregon Unum lawsuit.

Find out why so many families put their trust in Sokolove Law:

• No upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our team
• Decades of experience taking on powerful insurance companies
• Over $143 Million secured for clients who were wrongfully denied benefits

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review. You don’t have to face Unum alone — we’re here to help.

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