Add Comment Question: Have been going back and forth with LTD provider now for many months. Latest update is after an appeal, they have now responded to a decline for my initial injury, but have separated my second injury which occurred two years later (a re-jury actually), and have said it will be assessed separately due to a COD that came into effect in Oct ‘21. This is first time they have raised this issue even though they have known and had all the history for some time. I am concerned this is a continuation of their “stonewalling” and finding ways to manipulate the information to suit their narrative. My question is, if this second injury claim is also denied, can i take this to court with a real lawyer representing me, rather than the Union-provided rep I have now? They seem to want to push me to employer-employee grievance arbitration instead (to save time and resources I believe) even though my case they have said many times, is very strong for LTD. My issue is the grievance arbitration settlements are historically very low compared to what I would be entitled to were I to win the right to LTD and I would have to sign a release against the employer and LTD insurer were I to agree to a grievance settlement. I know usually lawyers do not want to get involved with union environment claims, but this would be after my appeals had failed and they (union) are going to walk away from Pursuing it any further. Please let me know whether or not you could represent me in the eventually that I want to pursue this LTD matter in court. Thank you Answer: I'm going to email you about this directly. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.