Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
Jennifer – Teacher – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mental Health, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Chronic Pain, Disc Degeneration, Fibromyalgia, Sacroiliitis, Hyper Insomnia
A Teacher from Wisconsin was approved for Long Term Disability benefits due to her disabling conditions. However, after two years her insurer discontinued benefits arguing that her disabling conditions were only mental, not physical. She was very confused because her records document various disabling physical conditions in addition to her mental health conditions. She reached out to Fields Law for answers and guidance and our team assured her that we would do everything we could for her.
The Fields Law attorneys started by gathering all her medical records and drafting an appeal that illustrated that our client had multiple physical disabilities and chronic pain that kept her from performing her occupation as a teacher. We also submitted reports from her physicians that supported her disability and explained the progressive nature of her pain condition. The insurer still continued with its denial. Our attorneys filed a lawsuit and got our client a very favorable lump-sum settlement. Our client was so grateful for the hard work of the Fields Law team.
Constance – Propane Sales and Customer Support – Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis
A sales and customer support professional from Wisconsin underwent surgery for severe carpal tunnel syndrome. She suffered from arthritis and osteoporosis for years and hoped that surgery would help relieve symptoms in her arms. Unfortunately, surgery did not fix her symptoms and her intense pain forced her to miss work. She was initially approved for Long Term Disability coverage, but after receiving benefits for several months she was denied. She submitted an appeal, but the insurer did not change its mind.
Worried about her income, and running out of options, she contacted Fields Law for help. Our team obtained all the records from the insurer and our attorneys determined she had a good case for a lawsuit. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s rights. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump sum settlement. Our client was happy to be done fighting the insurance company and continue treatment with her settlement money.
Paul – Site Supervisor – Green Bay, Wisconsin
Severe Back Pain, Neuropathy, Radiculopathy
An energy site Supervisor from Green Bay, Wisconsin suffered from severe radiating back pain and neuropathy in his extremities. His conditions made work impossible. He applied for Long Term Disability through his employer’s insurance plan and started receiving benefits. Aftert two years, the insurance company stopped paying because they said he could return to work at a different job.
Worried for his lost income and unable to suddenly change careers, he contacted Fields Law for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and found that the insurer overlooked key medical records. The Fields Law attorneys obtained updated expert opinions from our client’s doctors as well as vocational experts and drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company. The insurance company changed their mind based on the strength of our arguments and our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay as well as ongoing monthly benefits. He was happy to have won against the insurance company, and pleased that he hired Fields Law for help.
