McKennon Law Group PC’s Trial Victory Included in Los Angeles Daily Journal’s September 21, 2018 List of Top Verdicts & Settlements
September 25, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCIn the September 21, 2018 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the Daily Journal published a list of its top “Verdicts & Settlements,” which included the McKennon Law Group’s case of Brian Wright v. AON Hewitt Absence Management LLC…
Attending Physician’s Certifications of Disability: How Important Are They for Disability Insurance Claims Under ERISA?
September 14, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCMany employees are covered by group short-term disability insurance and/or group long-term disability insurance. These plans provide benefits to employees who cannot return to work because of illness or injuries that prevent them from performing their work activities. The Employee …
Do Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts Automatically Preclude Employees From Litigating ERISA Claims?
August 29, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCMany times, employees must sign written employment contracts before beginning a new position. These contracts generally set forth the terms of the relationship between the employer and employee. They also establish both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties. …
“Sole Cause” Provisions in Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policies: Are ERISA Claimants Getting a Fair Shake?
August 22, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among people ages 1 to 44. For this reason, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (“AD&D”) Insurance should be an essential component of insurance coverage for most …
Where Did My Long-Term Disability Benefits Go? Termination of Benefits Without Improvement of Insured’s Medical Condition
August 15, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCMany people purchase accidental death and dismemberment insurance or disability insurance to protect themselves should they ever become injured and unable to work. If they become injured, they file a claim with their insurance company, and, after a potentially lengthy …
Sitting: If you are Unable to do it, are you Totally Disabled Under a Long-Term Disability Policy?
August 03, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCWhile most people tend to have a common-sense view of what it means to be disabled, under long-term disability (“LTD”) policies, an insured must satisfy the terms of a disability policy and its specific definitions of “disability” to receive LTD …
The Latest Frontier for Forum Selection Clauses: ERISA Policies
July 26, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCLetters denying an insured’s claim often end by listing what steps an insured can take to challenge an unfavorable determination. Assuming all administrative appeals have been exhausted, this generally involves filing a lawsuit. Depending on the language in the underlying …
When Guarding the Henhouse, Some Foxes Go Rogue: When an Insurer’s Conflict of Interest Factors into Administrating Group Long-Term Disability ERISA Plans
July 25, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCFew Americans can retire on their savings alone. Many workers participate in an employee benefits plans, which serve to provide financial security in case of disability or retirement. In the case of insurers that decide who qualifies for life, health …
Orange County Lawyer Publishes Article in July 2018 edition by Robert J. McKennon Entitled “Insurers’ Intermediaries: The Implications of Actions Taken by Agents, Employers, and Third-Party Administrators”
July 13, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCIn July 2018, The Orange County Bar Association published an article written by Robert J. McKennon and Stephanie L. Talavera of the McKennon Law Group PC in the Orange County Lawyer. The article addresses the liability implications of the relationship …
Opportunistic Rescission: When Do Insurers Waive their Right to Rescind an Insurance Policy?
July 12, 2018 McKennon Law Group PCAll too often, we see insurance companies deny insurance claims by attempting to opportunistically rescind insurance policies. This practice has become more prevalent in recent years as insurers look for ways to deny insurance claims.
Anyone who has purchased a …
