Frank N. Darras authored an article titled “Feel the Love” for the Daily Journal which analyzes the specific type of disability insurance collegiate athletes can use to protect themselves. This insurance called Loss Of Value or “LOV” for short can be an athlete’s best friend if he or she is injured. Subscription Required: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/371313-feel-the-lov       The post Frank N. Darras authored an article titled “Feel the Love” for the Daily Journal appeared first on DarrasLaw ..read more

Ontario, Calif., February 20, 2023– Frank N. Darras, America’s most honored disability lawyer, was named a 2023 Southern California Super Lawyer, making the list for the last 20 years in a row. Super Lawyers has singled out Frank for his tireless work, fighting on behalf of those battling billion-dollar insurance corporations. His disability success stands out amongst his peers and he’s widely recognized as the top attorney handling long term disability insurance claims in the nation.  “Super Lawyers is a collection of the top attorneys in their fields, and being listed among so many amaz ..read more

Frank N. Darras, founder of DarrasLaw, authored an article in the Daily Journal titled “Preventing NIL rules from creating a minor league within college sports.” The article focuses on how the NCAA and even the member schools must not allow smaller schools to become feeder programs to larger programs. It’s an amazing read for anyone interested in how NIL continues to shape collegiate athletics on an almost weekly basis. Subscription Required: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/370831-preventing-nil-rules-from-creating-a-minor-league-within-college-sports The post Frank N. Darras Discusses ..read more

DarrasLaw founder Frank N. Darras was honored again by Lawdragon, the nation’s premier attorney ranking service, as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America for the 18th consecutive year. Mr. Darras was recognized for his tireless work representing insurance consumers in long-term disability insurance claims, as well as in ERISA and long-term care matters nationwide. He’s also been honored and singled out for his work representing athletes in disability claims issues, such as drop in draft, drop in free agency, team stop loss, and permanent total issues on behalf of the player, team, agent, f ..read more

DarrasLaw has once again been recognized in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Led by the top disability lawyer in America, founding partner Frank N. Darras, the legal team at DarrasLaw spends every day extending a helping hand to the disabled and the disadvantaged all across America. At DarrasLaw, we know that excellence encompasses so much more. It means you earn success because of your hard work, gritty determination, skill, professionalism, and compassion for your clients. It means you’re respected among your peers, in the courts, and by the people you serve. “W ..read more

WebMD interviewed attorney Frank N. Darras in an article discussing the impacts of long-Covid in the workplace. Frank was able to help educate the public on accommodations available to employees in the workplace that can help them as they struggle through their daily lives living with this potentially debilitating condition. “It’s terrifying to be suffering from a disease and a problem that there’s no cure for yet,” says Darras, a founding partner of law firm DarrasLaw in Ontario, CA. “And having your job and your family’s financial future hanging in the balance … is horrific for the employee ..read more

Frank N. Darras wrote an article for the Daily Journal titled “NIL’s continuing impact on college sports and the law.” In it, he discusses how name/image/likeness issues continues to radically change the face of collegiate athletics. He goes in detail into the potential for the PAC-12 to continue to lose members as wealthier conferences offer bigger financial gains for schools. To read more, click here: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/369645-nil-s-continuing-impact-on-college-sports-and-the-law               The post Frank N. Darras wrote an article for ..read more

If your employer-provided long-term disability insurance company denies your claim for monthly benefits following an administrative appeal, you have the right to sue the company in federal court. However, there may be a time limit within which you have to file this lawsuit. The rules in this area are governed by provisions called statutes of limitations. While the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) does not contain a statute of limitations itself, state laws may impose their own binding limitations. Additionally, disability insurance policies may contain clauses that impos ..read more

Filing for monthly benefits from an employer-sponsored (ERISA) long-term disability insurance policy can often be a complex and difficult process. One of the first requirements you’ll face is the submission of “proof of loss” documents to your long-term disability insurer. As the name suggests, proof of loss is the information you provide to your insurance company that proves you have an illness or injury and that it rises to the level of disability, as set out in your policy. In practice, though, there can be differences between given policies and insurance companies when it comes to what act ..read more

It’s not uncommon for long-term disability insurance companies to reject initial disability claims on employer-sponsored policies. There are countless reasons why an insurer might delay or deny your group disability claim; however, there are certain rules they must adhere to when they do. When you file for monthly benefits on an ERISA disability insurance plan and your insurance company responds by granting you anything less than the full amount you sought, this is known as an adverse benefit determination. It’s important to understand the parameters of these determinations so you can lodge a ..read more