For many people in California, the thought of being disabled may seem like something that will never happen to them. However, even a person who today is able-bodied and in excellent health can experience an accident that changes their life forever. The possibility of an unforeseen medical diagnosis also always exists. It

If you are like a lot of people in California, you have a retirement fund that is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Since it was first enacted in 1974, this act has provided protection for countless employees by outlining the responsibilities of retirement plan administrators and sponsors. These responsibilities

Insurance company bait-and-switch trick cuts off LTD benefits at age 65 Many professionals and high earners purchased long-term disability insurance decades ago. They were relieved that the LTD policy kicked in later when they had to stop working because of a disabling condition. Until they turn 65 and get blindsided with a

State court ruled CGL policy exclusion was too ambiguous to enforce The law firm of Pillsbury & Coleman LLP prevailed again in ongoing litigation against Traveler’s Insurance on behalf of a commercial policyholder. A California state court ruling, the first of its kind, declared that Travelers could not rely on a vague

Insurance companies in California may be more reluctant to pay long-term disability benefits to individuals whose symptoms are not measurable and quantifiable. If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, you may have difficulty convincing an insurance company that certain conditions trigger your symptoms. Adjusters and others who work for the insurance company

If you have long-term disability insurance, either privately or through your employer, in California, you expect to be able to use it if an accident occurs that puts you out of work. Unfortunately, it is in the insurance company’s best interest to deny your claim and they oftentimes go to long lengths

Even if you enjoy your job in California, you probably do not want to do it forever. Like many employees, you probably have aspirations of retiring someday. To that end, you may participate in a pension plan that provides benefits when you stop working, but you may have doubts or fears about

Most people who live and work in California would find it financially challenging to suddenly be without their paychecks for an extended period of time. This may happen if a person is laid off or gets fired from their job but it also may happen if they become sick or injured and

As a Californian, you rely on your insurance to help you out when you need aid. You can also rely on Pillsbury & Coleman, L.L.P., to help you out if your insurance companies fail to provide what you require. Unfortunately, insurance companies aren’t always going to be on your side. This can

You purchase insurance policies to protect you and your family in California from the consequences of a life-changing disastrous event. All too often, however, we at Pillsbury and Coleman have seen insurance companies go to great lengths to protect their profits and pay as little as possible on insurance claims. Sometimes, insurance