• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Tom Bulger
• colorado,  disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  Administrative record

Did you know that many long-term disability insurance companies try to get access to your social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to find evidence that you are exaggerating your disability?  Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2022
• Tom Bulger
• colorado,  Colorado law,  disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  health insurance

We have been fighting for the rights of the injured and disabled of Colorado since 1977 (and getting results)! Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2022
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  health insurance,  COBRA,  medical benefits

Losing a job is difficult for anyone.  Applying for continued health insurance benefits under COBRA or State law can be complicated (just as with any employment benefits, including short term Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  health insurance

Finding the right lawyer for you is a personal decision.  There are many large national firms that advertise that they handle ERISA (disability, medical) claims no matter what state you Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  short term disability,  long term disablity

Disability policies normally fall into 2 categories;  LTD and STD.  What is STD, LTD and what is the difference?  In the law, lawyers and courts often use short hand.  For Read More

• posted: May 30, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  LTD,  STD

Disability policies normally fall into 2 categories;  LTD and STD.  What is STD, LTD and what is the difference?  In the law, lawyers and courts often use short hand.  For Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• colorado,  personal injury,  disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity

Many people have short- and long-term disability coverage through their employer.  However, many Colorado workers do not.  There are many affordable options available, and this can be a valuable protection Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity

At Silvern & Bulger, PC we have been handling claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for years.  One of the questions we are asking most Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2021
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  LTD,  STD

What is STD, LTD and what is the difference?  In the law, lawyers and courts often use short hand.  For example, we often refer to ERISA (instead of the full Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2020
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  LTD,  STD

In the law, lawyers and courts often use short hand.  For example, we often refer to ERISA (instead of the full name of the law, which is the Employee Retirement Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2020
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  long term disablity

The best measure of a law firm, and the service it provides, is what former clients are saying.  We are proud of our 5 star rating, and the over 50 Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2020
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  health insurance

Finding the right lawyer for you is a personal decision.  There are many large national firms that advertise that they handle ERISA (disability, medical) claims no matter what state you Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2020
• Tom Bulger
• emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  COVID-19

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the US government has extended many of the deadlines to file an appeal under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act!  If you have a Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2020
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity

One of the questions we are asking most frequently is why long term disability insurance companies are allowed to offset and take a credit for SSDI benefits.  The short answer?  Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2019
• Tom Bulger
• disability,  emplyee retirement income security act,  ERISA,  short term disability,  long term disablity,  medical benefits

If your claim for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, medical or other benefits have been denied …  and the claim is governed by ERISA …  you have the right Read More