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Case Wins Against Cigna
Here are just a few examples of our disability appeal case wins against Cigna.
$110,000 – Damien – Inver Grove Heights
A lawn care supply worker from Inver Grove Heights experienced pain in his leg after loading fertilizer onto a freight barge. His doctor diagnosed him with an ulcer in his leg and possible blood clots. His leg would not heal and he had to stop working. The workers compensation insurer paid benefits for a few months, but then claimed that the injury was not a direct cause of his employment and stopped paying him.
Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Law for help with the workers compensation claim. Fields attorneys contacted our client’s doctors and had them send over medical records to support his disability. Our support team stayed in contact with our client to collect documentation while his treatment was ongoing. Fields attorneys worked directly with doctors to obtain reports on our client’s work status. Our attorneys filed a claim petition with the department of labor to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparations for a hearing, Fields Attorneys negotiated a $110,000 lump-sum settlement. Our client is pleased with the professional advocacy from Fields Law and is happy with his settlement check.
$150,000 – Ted – Chanhassen, MN
A Chanhassen solar panel manufacturer hurt his shoulder moving a crate at work. He tried to continue working, but after about 15 minutes the pain became too severe. His doctor diagnosed him with a torn bicep tendon. He was approved for workers compensation benefits but the insurance company was slow in approving coverage for his medical procedures and prescriptions. Worried about his benefits, he hired Fields Law to monitor his claim.
Eventually, the insurance company stopped covering a prescription for our client. The attorneys at Fields Law obtained our client’s file from the Department of Labor, and tracked down medical records from multiple providers. With the evidence strong, Fields attorneys filed a claim petition with the Department of Labor to fight for our clients ongoing disability benefits. During preparation for a hearing, the insurance company agreed to mediate the claim. Armed with strong medical records, Fields attorneys negotiated a $150,000 settlement for our client’s claim. Our client was overjoyed with the settlement check, and was pleased with the professional representation Fields Law provided.
$150,000 – Richard – Plymouth, MN
A union employed stage hand had a co-worker fall on him during preparation for a show. He experienced severe back and neck pain and was forced to stop work. He applied for workers compensation but the insurance company woefully under-calculated his annual income. As a union member, he had over a dozen employers in the previous year through various contracts.
Worried that the insurance company was bungling his benefits, he contacted Fields Law for assistance. The attorneys at Fields Law snapped into action, obtaining wage records from the union so they could accurately calculate our client’s benefits. The insurance company tried to deny benefits twice in 18 months, and Fields Attorneys successfully won continuing benefits at hearings both times. Eventually, the insurance company agreed to attend formal mediation to resolve the benefits dispute. Armed with documentation of our previous victories in hearings, Fields Attorneys aggressively negotiated a $150,000 settlement. Our client was impressed with the persistent professional representation from Fields Law and was pleased with the settlement check.
$130,000 – Charlie – Montgomery, MN
A painter from Montgomery, Minnesota had back surgery and pain after a work injury in the 80s. He was working with restrictions as a painter when he reinjured his back. The pain eventually became too severe and he was forced to stop work. He received workers compensation benefits, but had issues getting the insurance company to pay for his prescription medication.
Worried that the insurance company was preparing to stop benefits, he contacted Fields Law for help. The attorneys at Fields snapped into action and gathered medical records, the insurance claim file, and our client’s file at the Department of Labor. While preparing for a hearing on continued benefits, Fields attorneys negotiated a $130,000 lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed to stop having to fight for his benefits, and was happy with the persistent advocacy he received from the attorneys at Fields Law.
$275,000 – Christopher – Meadowlands, MN
A carpenter from Meadowlands, Minnesota fell off of a step ladder and had a walk-in freezer panel fall on his head while at a worksite. He was in the hospital for 23 days and had numerous surgeries to reconstruct his face and teeth. Doctors said he could suffer from serious headaches for the rest of his life. He hired Fields Law to monitor his workers compensation claim. He received workers compensation benefits for over two years with no incident, but then the insurance company stopped paying wage loss benefits and argued that he was not permanently disabled.
Fields Law attorneys began compiling medical records, and contacting the insurance company to inform them that we would be representing our client. Our attorneys attended a deposition in Duluth and worked with our client to schedule an independent medical exam when the insurance company demanded one. Just before a hearing in Duluth, our attorneys aggressively negotiated a $275,000 settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement amount, and was pleased with the persistent advocacy that the attorneys at Fields Law provided.
