Nelson Alvarez (55 year old, male, Computer Programmer)
Faced with stress at work and numerous personal
problems, Nelson was having trouble coping. Initially his employer, a
large multi national computer company, had been understanding and under
the Group Disability benefits he had at work, he applied for short-term
disability on the recommendations of his family doctor and
psychiatrist, who felt some time away from his daily stress would help
him find a way to cope again.
The whirlwind of difficulties in
Nelson's life did not disappear while he was away from work, and in
fact, matters became worse. Nelson's anxiety and depression deepened.
With this came more frequent visits to his doctors and higher levels of
medication. At the conclusion of his short term disability coverage, he
applied for long-term disability benefits, and after several months,
without payments coming in, his claim was denied. The insurer said they
would review his case if further and new medical evidence could be
provided, but they were not satisfied that his condition was sufficient
reason for him to be absent from his job as a social worker in a large
government institution.
Submission of further medical evidence was met with similar denials and
requests for additional information. Nelson was at the end of his rope
when he decided to contact David Share Associates.
After gathering medical records, policy information and other relevant
data, a lawsuit was commenced on Nelson's behalf. It was explained to
Nelson that pursuing the matter would take time and would be difficult.
Within a year of retaining David Share Associates, a private mediation
had been arranged, and during an all-day session a settlement of
$125,000.00 was negotiated. This enabled Nelson to pay off his debts
and provided him with some security while he sorted out his personal
and work-related problems. He now had some hope that he could put the
pieces of his life back together.
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