Did you know that your employer can fire you if mental health issues prevent you from performing your job? While this may seem harsh, it is true. Many individuals suffer from conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, which can become debilitating and can sometimes result in job loss. If you find yourself in this situation, […]
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Top 10 Indications You May Have a Life Insurance Bad Faith Claim
Life insurance is intended to provide peace of mind and financial security for your loved ones in the event of your passing. However, some policyholders may find themselves in a difficult situation if their insurance company denies or delays their claims unnecessarily. This leads to “bad faith” claims, which occur when an insurance company fails […]
When Do I Need an Employee Benefits Attorney?
If your job includes employee benefits packages, you have certain rights. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets standards for most voluntarily established employee benefit plans in private industry, ensuring your rights as a participant. However, understanding these rights and when legal assistance may be necessary is crucial. Here is a guide to help […]
Key Documentation Needed for Long-Term Disability Claims
Long-term disability insurance provides income protection to individuals who become unable to work due to a serious illness or injury. Unlike short-term disability insurance, which typically covers a limited period of time (usually a few months), long-term disability insurance offers benefits for an extended duration, which can range from a few years to retirement age, […]
What Type of Long-Term Care Insurance Denials Warrant an Appeal?
Navigating the world of long-term care insurance can be challenging, particularly when understanding your rights and options following a denial of benefits. Long-term care insurance is designed to provide financial support for individuals needing extended assistance with daily activities due to chronic illness, disability, or aging. However, insurance companies often deny claims for various reasons, […]
When You Stop Working for Your Current Employer, What Happens to Your Life Insurance Coverage?
Leaving a job is more than just a change in routine; it is a pivotal moment that impacts various aspects of your life, including your life insurance. Amidst the flurry of tasks associated with transitioning to a new chapter, it is crucial not to overlook your life insurance coverage status. At Kantor & Kantor, we […]
6 Kantor & Kantor attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers for 2024
Kantor & Kantor, LLP Attorneys Named Among 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America Best Lawyers® has recognized both founding partners, Glenn Kantor and Lisa Kantor, along with senior partner, Alan Kassan, and partners, Anna M. Martin, and Elizabeth Hopkins in the 2024 Edition ofThe Best Lawyers in America®for […]
How to Choose a Lawyer to Fight a Denial of Your ERISA-Governed Life, Health, or LTD Benefits
You have made a claim for Life, Health, or LTD benefits under your employer’s Benefit Plan. The claim has been denied or your benefits terminated. You need[1] to appeal the denial, or if you have already appealed, and the appeal was denied, and you now want to file a lawsuit to obtain the benefits. You […]
Cigna Doctors Rejecting Health Claims Without Reading Them
ProPublica released a scathing article on March 25, 2023, detailing the manner by which Cigna has systematically denied hundreds of thousands of medical claims in recent years by using automated systems which allow Cigna doctors to “instantly reject a claim on medical grounds without opening the patient file.” Claimants were left with unexpected bills and […]
Valentine’s Day is everything to do with LOVE and APPRECIATION.
Valentine’s Day is everything to do with LOVE and APPRECIATION.So, everyone at Kantor & Kantor, LLP wanted to take a moment and show how much we love and appreciate our clients and referral partners! We love what we do because of you.BEGIN WITH WHAT YOU LOVESince 2004, Kantor & Kantor has been dedicated to helping clients […]