Frankle & Newfield Overturn a Denied Lincoln Insurance Claim for a Master Builder/Project Manager Our 65-year-old client enjoyed a long and prestigious career as a Master Builder/Project Manager for a North American-based international construction company. He was proud of working on many high-profile projects in New York City, including  the new Yankee Stadium and the Madison Square Garden re-build. The nature of his job led to significant wear and tear on his body over time, and multiple corrective surgeries, combined with symptoms from a car accident decades before, forced him to s ..read more

A fall tradition we enjoy every year is the delivery of the New York Metro Super Lawyers magazine, the annual list of top attorneys produced by legal publisher Thomson Reuters. This year, as has happened for many years, partners Justin Frankel and Jason Newfield are included in this prestigious list. We are in good company, listed among partners from global law firms who represent insurance companies who we routinely come up against in our negotiation and litigation on behalf of our clients. Unlike some other lawyer rankings, Super Lawyers ranking is based on a number of factors, including rev ..read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month was created to remind women to have regular breast examinations and mammograms to detect breast cancer as early as possible to improve chances of treatment success and survival. For nearly forty years, Americans have recognized October as a month devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, other than skin cancer. Mammograms remain the best way to find breast canc ..read more

Partners Justin C. Frankel and Jason A. Newfield, founders of the national disability insurance law firm Frankel & Newfield, have been named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. Both Mr. Frankel and Mr. Newfield have been named Super Lawyers from 2013 – 2023, and Mr. Frankel was selected in 2011. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Partners Justin Frankel and Jason Newfield have also been honored with AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubble, a global legal publisher, and bo ..read more

The disability insurance law firm Frankel & Newfield is pleased to announce the release of the updated e-book, “Filing a Disability Insurance Claim – Secrets the Disability Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know!” The latest edition provides readers with the critical information they need as they go through the process of determining if they are ready to file a claim, what pitfalls to be aware of before, during and after filing a disability claim, and when it’s time to contact a long term disability insurance lawyer. Written by experienced attorneys Justin Frankel and Jason Newfield ..read more

At the start of 2021, insurance giant New York Life completed its 2020 purchase of CIGNA’s group life, accident, and disability business for $6.3. billion, adding nine million customers and creating a new entity: New York Life Group Benefit Solutions. The transaction closed in early January and shortly thereafter, CIGNA disability policyowners began receiving correspondence from New York Life representatives Frankel & Newfield has worked with many New York Life claims adjusters and attorneys in matters regarding New York Life’s disability policies, so we have experience with how this compa ..read more

If you are facing a long-term disability insurance claim, you want to make sure you get your case right from the beginning. In order to ensure that you can take care of your family and your financial obligations, you need an advocate throughout the process. An experienced attorney can help guide you through the process from start to finish. Having an experienced long-term disability insurance law firm on your side is critical to successfully handling disability insurance claims. At Frankel & Newfield, P.C., we have decades of experience practicing all around the country in disability insur ..read more

Long Term Disability Insurance Claims Guidelines This information is provided by Frankel & Newfield to serve as a guide to help you navigate the complex hurdles of the insurance claims process. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for legal advice. Please be aware that every situation is different, and only by retaining counsel do you fully protect your rights. If you have questions about the insurance process, please call our office at 1-877-LTD-CLAIM (1-877-583-2524). The more informed you are, the better. Sorry, we do not handle SSDI/Social Security claims. 1 – Locate the o ..read more

A disability “Independent Medical Evaluation” describes the physical examination that a disability claimant is asked to undergo before an insurance company will either approve a claim or continue to pay benefits. The requirements for an IME are based on the provisions in the disability contract, and there may be some instances where the claimant does not have to comply with the request for an IME, but most contracts and most jurisdictions require an IME. There are many problems associated with IMEs resulting in numerous lawsuits brought by individuals concerning these examinations, including o ..read more

At Frankel & Newfield, P.C., we know the insurance companies’ tactics and we will challenge them every step of the way in your ERISA appeal. Here are some of the ways insurance companies attempt to gather and use evidence against you. Surveillance And Activity Checks “Activity checks” are observations and videotaping of the insured as they engage in everyday life. Insurance companies often use the results to determine one’s level of functionality, or to argue that one’s claimed limitations are not as severe as stated, based upon the video surveillance. We address the substance of the surve ..read more