Short & Long Term Disability Lawsuit Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability litigation 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 lawsuit case wins.
Carol – Bank Teller – Schenectady, New York
Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A bank teller from New York was experiencing depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. She was increasingly anxious at work and her condition deteriorated to the point where work was impossible. She stopped working and entered in-patient treatment for her depression. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits based on a physician’s recommendation that she would not be able to work in her condition. The insurer denied the claim she submitted and her subsequent appeal.
After the insurance company twice disregarded the opinion of her treating physician, she called Fields Law for help. Our attorneys reviewed our client’s extensive medical record and determined that the insurer had ignored key medical reports throughout the process, and never conducted a medical examination of their own. The Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to pursue benefits for our client. During the preparations for trial, our attorneys were able to negotiate a generous settlement for our client which included back-pay of benefits and continuing Long Term Disability benefits. Our client was relieved that she could focus on her own health, and happy with the settlement she received.
Richard – Mechanical Component Design Specialist – Edgewood, New Mexico
Peromyocarditis, Severe Swelling, Fatigue, Heart Attack
A mechanical design specialist had congestive heart failure which caused a heart attack, ongoing fatigue, and swelling in his joints. The symptoms were too severe to continue working and he applied for Long Term Disability benefits through his insurer at work. Despite his symptoms, the insurance company denied his disability claim. He appealed the decision, but the insurance company would not reverse the denial.
With one additional opportunity to appeal the decision remaining, he contacted Fields Law for assistance. Our attorneys contacted all of his doctors for updated medical records. Our attorneys also reviewed the claim file from the insurance company and found serious oversights. Our attorneys submitted a final appeal, but the insurer did not change the decision. The Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check and happy to be done fighting his insurance company.
Jorge – Warehouse Worker – North Bergen, New Jersey
Anxiety, Depression
A warehouse worker became disabled when he developed severe anxiety and depression. After several months of mental health treatment, his doctors recommended he leave work to focus on treatment. Initially, the insurance company agreed that the man was unable to perform his job. After a few months, the insurer denied the appeal based on insufficient evidence of disability.
He then hired Fields Law Firm to sue the insurance company. The insurance company initially tried to settle the case for a very small amount of money. At the advice of his attorney, our client declined their take it or leave it offer. After several months, the insurance company came back with multiple higher offers. Finally, our attorneys negotiated a settlement with the insurer that reflected the true value of the case. Our client was happy he listened to our advice and settled the case for much more than the original amount offered.
