Long-term disability (LTD) benefits provide a crucial lifeline, ensuring financial stability when illness or injury prevents you from working. When these benefits are suddenly cut off, the impact can be devastating. For successful professionals, this disruption can jeopardize a carefully built lifestyle and long-term plans. Insurance companies often terminate benefits with little notice, citing reasons […]
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance promises a safety net when you are unable to earn an income due to a serious illness or injury. Unfortunately, the process of securing LTD benefits is seldom straightforward. Many who apply for these benefits find themselves facing denial letters instead of the support they were promised. It can leave you […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
