The Bushorn Firm, LLC - Cincinnati, OH

Championing Employee Benefits and ERISA Rights in Cincinnati

When a severe medical condition, debilitating illness, or workplace dispute interrupts your livelihood, you depend on the employee benefit protections provided by your employer and the law. Unfortunately, insurance companies and plan administrators frequently deny legitimate disability and retirement claims to protect their corporate profits. The Bushorn Firm, LLC provides focused, sophisticated representation for individuals confronting unfair benefit denials and workplace injustices. Founded by Claire W. Bushorn Danzl, our firm concentrates extensively on federal litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). If you need to find a lawyer who combines extensive federal courtroom experience with dedicated, compassionate advocacy, our Sycamore Street practice is ready to fight for the benefits you have rightfully earned.

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Appeals

Disability insurance is designed to provide financial security when illness or injury prevents you from working. However, insurers often employ aggressive tactics, selective medical reviews, and surveillance to terminate or deny coverage. Our dedicated employment and labor lawyers guide claimants through the intricate administrative and judicial processes required to overturn denials.

• Administrative ERISA Appeals: In ERISA cases, the administrative appeal is your single opportunity to submit medical, vocational, and expert evidence into the official court record. We construct exhaustive, airtight appeal packets that maximize your leverage.
• Federal Court LTD Litigation: If an insurer upholds an improper denial, we file federal lawsuits in the Southern District of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and regional federal jurisdictions to compel payment of past-due benefits, future reinstatement, and attorney fees.
• Individual and Group Policy Claims: Representing professionals, executives, and union workers covered under employer-sponsored group disability plans as well as private disability policies.

Life Insurance, Pension, and Healthcare Benefit Disputes

In addition to disability insurance claims, ERISA governs private employer pensions, healthcare benefits, and employer-sponsored life insurance policies. Our firm holds fiduciaries and plan administrators accountable when they breach their statutory obligations.

• Life Insurance Benefit Denials: Challenging insurer refusals to pay beneficiary claims due to alleged application misstatements, policy lapses, or waiver-of-premium disputes.
• Pension and Retirement Recoveries: Enforcing plan terms regarding retirement vesting, correct benefit calculations, and early retirement entitlements.
• Healthcare Coverage Claims: Litigating wrongful denials of essential medical treatments, surgeries, and specialized therapies wrongfully classified as experimental.
• Severance Negotiations: Reviewing and negotiating executive separation packages and severance agreements to ensure fair compensation and post-employment protections.

Workplace Discrimination and Wage and Hour Advocacy

Drawing upon a rich background representing labor unions and employees before federal agencies, Claire Bushorn Danzl also assists clients facing workplace misconduct. We evaluate claims involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If you urgently need a lawyer to address severe labor violations or illegal pay practices, our firm delivers tenacious representation designed to secure justice.

Claire W. Bushorn Danzl has been recognized as a top-rated employee benefits attorney and Super Lawyers Rising Star. At The Bushorn Firm, LLC, we understand the financial stress caused by denied benefits, which is why we offer free initial consultations and handle qualified disability cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. Contact our Cincinnati office today to schedule your free consultation and protect your rights under the law.