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Why Do I Need an ERISA Disability Lawyer?

If you’re a California worker who gets your disability insurance through your employer, the federal law known as ERISA plays a major role in your disability claim. Most people don’t realize how complicated ERISA disability claims can be—until they face a denial or endless insurer delays. With your health and financial security on the line, […]

What CA Workers Should Know About ERISA Denials

Legal advisor reviews insurance contract with client

Facing a denial for a disability, health, or life insurance claim can be overwhelming—especially when your benefits are governed by a federal law called ERISA. Many California workers rely on employer‑sponsored insurance plans for peace of mind, but when a claim is denied, the process for fighting back is complex and requires specialized knowledge. At […]

How to Prove Cognitive Impairment in a Long-Term Care Insurance Claim

Doctor discussing patient history to prepare insurance paperwork

Cognitive impairment can dramatically affect daily living, independence, and quality of life—not only for the affected individual but also for their loved ones. When cognitive decline becomes severe, filing a long‑term care insurance claim may be necessary to secure the resources and support required for proper care. Unfortunately, proving cognitive impairment for a long‑term care […]

Why Mental Health Claims are Treated Differently in LTD Cases

a licensed clinician performs a mental health assessment

Mental health claims are treated differently in long‑term disability (LTD) cases because many policies carve out separate rules for mental, nervous, or psychological conditions that do not apply in the same way to physical illnesses. Those rules often involve time limits on benefits, narrower definitions, or heightened evidentiary expectations. This can mean that two people […]

How Comorbidities Affect Your California Long‑Term Disability Claim

Legal advisor reviews insurance contract with client

When several health conditions overlap, long-term disability claims often become more complicated. Insurance companies may focus on one diagnosis while ignoring how fatigue, pain, cognitive issues, or mental health symptoms combine to affect your ability to work. In California long-term disability claims, co-morbid conditions can make it harder to explain the full impact of your […]

Kantor & Kantor, LLP Named to Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026

Kantor & Kantor, LLP is proud to announce its inclusion in the Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026, recognizing the firm as a leading small to mid-sized law firm delivering sophisticated legal services and exceptional client advocacy. Selected through Chambers’ rigorous and independent research process, the firm was recognized for its strength in Insurance: Policyholder […]

Examples of Bad Faith Practices by Insurance Companies in California

Burned home and ongoing cleanup highlighting insurance company bad faith after a wildfire in Northridge, California.

Insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a valid claim. In California, insurers have a legal duty to act in good faith when handling claims. Examples of bad faith practices by insurance companies in California include denying valid claims without a reasonable investigation, misusing policy exclusions to justify denials, […]