Operana Law Office

09/16/2021

Another great outcome for our client! If you are being discriminated against by your employer or are facing a wrongful termination, contact us today to discuss your options. Operana Law Office | 855-999-1969

Operana Law Office was recently successful in obtaining over a $100,000 severance package for a client who was facing wrongful termination and discrimination against by her employer. Jennifer, who worked for a private organization in St. Paul, Minnesota, was being forced by her employer to resign an...

07/26/2021

Congratulations to Brandon Operana for being selected to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the 3rd consecutive year! This exclusive list recognizes no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Minnesota.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

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We represent individuals in disability, injury, and employment law claims.

05/11/2021

You do not need an attorney, but having one on your side gives you the best chance at winning. We will advise you on whether you need an attorney or not. We offer an honest, no obligation case review, and provide a free case strategy guide to help you, even if you do not hire us.

02/25/2021

07/20/2020

Congratulations to Brandon Operana for being selected to the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Minnesota.

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process, which results in a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com.

07/16/2020

***Twin Cities Healthcare Worker Approved for Social Security Disability Benefits***

We were recently successful in obtaining Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits for a local Minnesota healthcare worker. Dianna, who worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, became disabled after suffering a back injury while on the job. She required extensive medical treatment, underwent multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and pain management thereafter. Since her doctors believed she would not be able to return to work in the foreseeable future, she sought our assistance in applying for disability benefits. After obtaining all the necessary documentation and filing her application with Social Security, Dianna was approved in less than six months. She has also received Workers’ Compensation and Long-Term Disability Benefits.

If you have been hurt, whether on the job or not, you should contact a disability and injury specialist to advise you of your rights and options. Often times, injured workers can be eligible for all benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Employer Sponsored Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy, and Social Security Disability.

For a free guide and answers to your questions, contact us Toll Free at 855-999-1969, or locally at 612-568-8607.

Operana Law Office – Disability & Injury Specialists

02/10/2020

***$20,000 in Past-Due Benefits Recovered from CIGNA for East Coast Worker***

Operana Law Office was recently successful in obtaining nearly $20,000 in past-due back benefits for an east coast client. Bill, who resides in Washington D.C., worked as a machine operator and had a history of hip pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the legs. He eventually underwent surgery and had hip replacements done in both the left and right hips. Unfortunately, after months of recovery, physical therapy, and pain management, he never fully recovered and had to file for disability.

CIGNA initially approved his claim and found that he was no longer able to perform the duties of his own occupation. However, after a period of time, CIGNA alleged that his condition improved and that he was able to return to a less demanding job in another occupation. Despite his doctor’s restrictions, CIGNA denied Bill’s claim for ongoing LTD benefits.

Bill reached out to us for assistance in appealing CIGNA’s denial. Upon reviewing his file and appealing his case, we argued that CIGNA’s doctors ignored certain pieces of the medical evidence and failed to consider all of his symptoms, restrictions and limitations. We also recommended that he undergo a Nerve Conduction Study to further demonstrate the effects of his neuropathy and leg pain. Finally, we reached out to his own doctor and obtained an opinion contesting the findings of CIGNA’s doctor.

Upon reviewing all of the supportive information we provided, CIGNA overturned its decision and reinstated payment of Bill’s long-term disability benefits, awarding him nearly $20,000 in past-due benefits as well as future ongoing benefits.

Most insurance companies, including CIGNA, routinely deny claims at the “any occupation” stage and allege that you can return to a less demanding job, despite what your doctors say. If you have been denied LTD benefits, contact us for a free case evaluation and to discuss your legal rights.

Operana Law Office – Nationwide Long-Term Disability Attorney – Toll Free at 855-999-1969

01/31/2020

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Operana Law was recently successful in assisting a client with her claims against Unum Life Insurance Company and the Social Security Administration. Valerie, a Florida resident, spent most of her...

09/04/2019

**Washington Claimant Awarded Over $20,000 in Benefits from CIGNA**

Operana Law Office was recently successful in assisting a Washington area resident in her long-term disability claim against CIGNA. Carly, who worked for a large corporation for over 15 years, suffered a work-related back injury. In addition to seeking workers’ compensation benefits, she also applied for LTD benefits through her employer’s insurer, CIGNA.

In reviewing her claim, CIGNA relied upon its own physicians as well as an Independent Medical Examination (IME) report used in her workers’ compensation claim. CIGNA alleged that she was not injured and was able to return to work.

In appealing her case to CIGNA, we reached out to her primary doctor and orthopedic surgeon to obtain updated medical opinions. We also thoroughly examined CIGNA’s own physician opinions and found numerous errors and omissions from her medical records. Based upon all of the supportive information we provided, along with CIGNA being made aware that their own physicians made critical mistakes in reviewing her claim, CIGNA awarded Carly over $20,000 in past-due benefits as well as ongoing monthly LTD benefits.

If you have experienced a similar situation with your insurance company or have had an LTD claim denied by CIGNA, contact us right away to discuss your rights.

For a free consultation, call us toll free at 855-999-1969.

Operana Law Office - A Nationwide Law Firm Representing Disabled Individuals

08/21/2019

*Medtronic Employee Successful in Long-Term Disability and Social Security Claims*

Attorney Brandon Operana recently assisted a client who was denied long-term disability benefits through her insurer, Reliance Standard.

Mary worked as an inspector for Medtronic for nearly 20 years. Upon ending her shift and leaving work, she slipped and fell, suffering a significant back injury. Despite weeks of conservative treatment that consisted of medications, injections and physical therapy, she developed chronic pain and weakness in the limbs due to pinched nerves in her spine. Her doctor placed her off of work and she applied for long-term disability benefits. In reviewing her claim, Reliance Standard denied her benefits and alleged that she was still able to perform the duties of her job. Reliance Standard even sent her for an independent medical examination (IME) with their own doctor to further support its denial of benefits.

Following Reliance Standard’s decision to deny, we filed a lawsuit against the insurer, claiming that they denied her claim in bad faith, ignored medical evidence, and failed to conduct a full and fair review of her claim. Soon after filing suit, the parties were able to reach an amicable resolution and settled before going to trial.

At the same time, Operana Law assisted Mary with filing an application for Social Security Disability benefits. Within just a few short months of applying, the Social Security Administration approved her claim, awarding her thousands of dollars in past-due benefits.

Operana Law has helped countless individuals throughout the country with their LTD and SSDI claims. If you need assistance or have questions, call us toll free at 855-999-1969 to discuss your case.

07/08/2019

Congratulations to Brandon Operana for being selected to the 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.

06/28/2019

**Nearly $50,000 in Benefits Recovered from The Standard and United Health Group**

Attorney Brandon Operana was recently successful in obtaining a nearly $50,000 recovery for a client in Texas. The employee worked for United Healthcare and suffered from a history of chronic back pain, depression, anxiety, and Multiple Sclerosis. Although her conditions had existed for a number of years, her symptoms became progressively worse over time, causing her to experience significant physical impairments and cognitive deficits.

Upon applying for long-term disability benefits on her own, The Standard denied her claim and alleged that her conditions were non-severe and that she was able to return to work in her own occupation. She then sought our assistance for her appeal.

To support her claim, we obtained detailed narrative reports and medical opinions from her physicians and also referred her for independent Neuropsychological Testing - to further assess the extent of her cognitive impairments. With this information, we argued to The Standard that she would be incapable of ever returning to her job at United Healthcare. The Standard agreed and ultimately approved her LTD benefits, paying nearly $50,000 in back benefits, as well as ongoing future benefits.