Wisconsin Long-Term Disability Denials Lawyer
Fighting for Wisconsin Residents Denied Disability Insurance Benefits
A denied disability insurance claim in Wisconsin can quickly become overwhelming. The deadlines are strict, the process favors the insurer, and early steps matter more than most people realize. Eric Buchanan & Associates represents people with disability insurance claims throughout the United States, including people throughout Wisconsin. We handle ERISA claims, long-term disability, private disability insurance, life insurance, and health insurance matters nationwide. We know how these denials are built and how to challenge them effectively.
Eric Buchanan & Associates Represents People With Disability Insurance Claims Nationwide
Eric Buchanan & Associates has spent decades representing people across the country in ERISA and insurance benefit disputes. Our attorneys regularly teach other lawyers at national conferences on ERISA and disability insurance law. That depth of focus and peer recognition means people in Wisconsin who work with our team get attorneys who have seen nearly every denial strategy insurers use and have spent careers learning how to counter them.
Meet Attorney Eric L. Buchanan
Eric L. Buchanan is the President and Partner of Eric Buchanan & Associates, a recognized national authority specializing exclusively in complex ERISA and disability insurance law. Serving disabled individuals throughout Wisconsin, Eric leverages a unique background as a decorated U.S. Navy officer and naval aviator, alongside his academic success as a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law. Demonstrating his exceptional authoritativeness, he holds the highest peer ratings, teaches other attorneys nationwide, and has achieved landmark legal decisions that improve disability protections. Wisconsin clients benefit from the firm’s robust national representation capabilities and a contingency fee structure, ensuring that individuals across the Badger State receive specialized, results-driven legal counsel focused on strategically developing the critical administrative record for maximum success.
We Help People in Wisconsin Navigate Disability Insurance Claims
Most people do not realize how much is at stake in the first few weeks after a denial. Under ERISA, which governs most employer-sponsored disability plans, the administrative appeal is your last real opportunity to build the record that goes to court. What you include, and what you leave out, can determine the outcome of your entire case. Our attorneys help people throughout Wisconsin get that record right from the start, whether the claim involves a group long-term disability insurance claims plan, a private individual policy, a life insurance denial, or a health insurance claim.
Why People in Wisconsin Contact Eric Buchanan & Associates
Insurance companies that deny disability claims are not making mistakes. They are making calculated decisions backed by legal teams who know the rules. You need representation that matches that level of preparation.
Our firm handles ERISA benefit claims, long-term disability insurance, private disability insurance claims, life insurance denials, health insurance claims, and long-term care benefits. That focused practice means we are not learning your case type as we go. We bring real familiarity with how major insurers evaluate claims, where they cut corners, and what it takes to push back effectively.
Eric Buchanan & Associates is based in Tennessee and represents people throughout the country. Attorney Kaci Garrabrant is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, (but not the Wisconsin bar), and is part of the EBA team available to help clients throughout the state. Where needed, the firm works alongside local counsel or follows applicable local rules to ensure our representation follows applicable professional rules. Most ERISA matters are litigated in federal court, so distance is rarely a barrier.
In most cases we accept, there is no fee unless we win. If we do not recover benefits for you, you typically owe us nothing in attorney fees.
Experience Handling Disability Insurance Appeals Against Major Carriers
The insurers denying Wisconsin claims are not small operations. Unum, Lincoln Financial, The Hartford, Cigna, Sun Life, MetLife, and Prudential all operate with experienced internal claims teams whose job is to protect the company’s bottom line. We have litigated against major carriers like these and understand how they build their files, what policy language they lean on, and what a strong appeal or federal court case actually requires.
If your insurer is not on that list, that does not change anything. We handle disability and insurance benefit claims against any carrier.
See Why Clients Choose Eric Buchanan & Associates
Talk With Eric Buchanan & Associates About Your Wisconsin Disability Insurance Claim
If your disability insurance claim has been denied, delayed, or terminated in Wisconsin, do not wait to get answers. The deadlines are strict and the decisions you make early in this process carry real weight. Our attorneys will review your situation, explain your options, and give you an honest assessment of where things stand.
Contact our disability attorneys today to see if you qualify for a free consultation.
Call (877) 634-2506.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Insurance Claims in Wisconsin
My claim was denied. What should I do first?
Contact an attorney before you file your appeal. Under ERISA, the administrative appeal is the last stage where you can add evidence to your record. Once a final denial is issued, courts reviewing your case are generally limited to the evidence already in that record. What gets built in before the deadline matters enormously to what happens later.
Does ERISA apply to my Wisconsin disability claim?
If your disability coverage came through an employer-sponsored benefit plan, there is a strong chance ERISA applies. ERISA is a federal law that sets strict procedural rules and limits available remedies in ways that differ significantly from state law. An attorney can review your plan documents and tell you what framework governs your situation.
How long do I have to appeal a denial in Wisconsin?
ERISA plans typically allow 180 days from a denial to file an administrative appeal, though your specific plan or type of ERISA claim may set a shorter window. For private disability policies not governed by ERISA, your policy terms and Wisconsin (or other state) contract law control the timeline. These deadlines are strictly enforced. Do not assume you have more time than you do.
What does it cost to hire your firm?
In most cases we accept, we work on a contingency fee basis. You typically owe no attorney fees unless we recover benefits on your behalf. We will be straightforward with you about the fee structure during your consultation.
Can your firm represent me even though you are based in Tennessee?
Yes. Attorney Kaci Garrabrant is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and is part of the EBA team available to help clients throughout the state. Where needed, the firm works with local counsel or follows applicable local rules to make sure representation is fully compliant.
This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Outcomes in disability insurance matters depend on the specific facts, policy documents, and applicable law.