Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance protects policy holders from catastrophic financial loss in the event of an accidental death or loss of limb, eyesight or hearing. It is also referred to as “double indemnity” insurance. Often, these cases test the meaning of an “accident” and require plaintiff attorneys to defeat a variety of policy defenses. Marcus has handled both employer-sponsored (ERISA) and individually purchased insurance AD&D claims.
Helpful Articles About Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Florida Accidental Death & Dismemberment Law
April 14, 2020In this series of articles, we are looking at the law governing Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) cases, the law as developed in the Eleventh Circuit.- April 13, 2020Most of us are well familiar with life insurance. All forms of life insurance provide a death benefit to a beneficiary. With the exception of suicide, life insurance typically pays benefits in most scenarios whether death was caused accidentally or by natural causes.
- April 12, 2020In this series of articles, we are examining the law governing Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) cases with an emphasis on case law within the Eleventh Circuit. This Federal focus is in large part due to the fact that the majority of AD&D cases involve employer-sponsored plans thus triggering the applicability of ERISA.
- April 11, 2020Most of us are well familiar with life insurance. All forms of life insurance provide a death benefit to a beneficiary. With the exception of suicide, life insurance typically pays benefits in most scenarios whether death was caused accidentally or by natural causes.
April 8, 2020Marcus Castillo lays out the issues at stake in an AD&D case and how you can fight back to defeat the carrier’s bogus defenses. Read more or download the eBook.- September 5, 2019Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) cases are growing in number in Federal and state courts. In this and a future set of articles, we will dive into the legal issues faced by practitioners from the time of intake through briefing or trial.
