Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in North Dakota
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability experience is matched by very few other law firms in the country and has earned us a national reputation.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in North Dakota.
Rich – Customer Relations – Cavalier, North Dakota
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
A customer relations specialist with circadian rhythm sleep disorder had tried numerous times and various treatments to restore his circadian rhythm, but to no avail, until his condition became too problematic for him to work. He applied for disability benefits through an insurance policy provided by his employer and his claim was accepted. However, the insurance company denied his benefits after 24 months, based on the contention that the client was only disabled due to mental health conditions.
After being denied, he signed up with Fields Law Firm. We appealed the denial, but the insurer refused to consider the neurological cause of our client’s conditions that was clearly documented in the medical records. The attorneys at Fields Law Firm prepared to file a lawsuit against the insurer. However, after contacting the insurer and pointing out their numerous errors, our attorneys were able to negotiate an early settlement for our client.
Ryan – Maintenance Mechanic – Sterling, North Dakota
Degenerative Disc Disease
A maintenance mechanic was unable to work due to degenerative disc disease. Initially, he was approved for Long Term Disability benefits and was additionally approved for Social Security Disability benefits, and VA Disability benefits. Unfortunately, after several years the insurer unexpectedly terminated his Long Term Disability claim. Left without a major source of his monthly income, still unable to work, and unsure how to proceed, he reached out to Fields Law Firm for guidance.
We worked with our client to appeal the insurer’s claim termination. Despite providing the insurer with ample evidence of our client’s continuing disabilities, each of our appeals were denied. In response, we filed a lawsuit against the insurer on behalf of our client.
The Fields Law Firm attorneys worked closely with our client throughout the litigation. When it became clear that a settlement was likely the best possible outcome, our client gave our team authority to send an initial demand to the insurer. Although negotiations were tenuous, the strong advocacy of the Fields Law Firm team paid off for our client. He was eventually presented with an offer and walked away with a lump sum payout. Our client was grateful to the entire Fields Law Firm team.
Angela – Provisioner – Burlington, North Dakota
Lower Extremity Embolism, Lymphedema, Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Syndrome, Deep Vein Thrombosis
A professional Provisioner from North Dakota suffered chronically from a lower extremity embolism and lymphedema, which caused severe swelling and fluid buildup in her extremities, despite continued surgical intervention. She had been approved for benefits for years before her insurer offered her the option of a lump-sum settlement. She declined this and continued with monthly payments on her claim when just a couple months later her insurer terminated her benefits. Then she reached out to Fields Law Firm to help her with her claim.
Our team drafted two appeals that documented her disability and the unjust practices of the insurer. They continued to uphold their denial, but our team did not give up on our client. Knowing we had a strong case and our client deserved benefits, our attorneys filed a lawsuit and began settlement negotiations. Our attorneys ended up getting our client a higher settlement than was offered before the insurer terminated her benefits. Our client was thankful that she chose Fields Law Firm to assist her.
