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.
Brian – Brake Pack Sorter – Manchester, New Hampshire
Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Low and Mid Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Left Wrist Impairment
A Brake Pack Sorter from New Hampshire gradually developed widespread degenerative disc disease from his heavy exertion job. Eventually, his pain became so great that he was forced to leave work. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied by the insurance company. Needing help to appeal the denial decision, he retained Fields Law to fight for his benefits.
The Fields Law team put together an appeal of the insurer’s decision, but upon review the insurance company upheld their denial. The Fields Law attorneys then filed suit against the insurer in federal court, claiming the full benefit amount as damages. Faced with mounting litigation, the insurer came to the bargaining table and the Fields Law attorneys were able to negotiate a favorable settlement for our client.
Peggy – Underwriter – York, Nebraska
Chronic Neck Pain, TBI, Memory Problems
An Underwriter from Nebraska suffered from a history of chronic neck pain which eventually required the fusion surgery and a neurostimulator implant. The pain prevented her from working in any capacity, even in her sedentary job. Her insurer initially accepted the claim and paid benefits for two years. After two years, the insurer denied her claim for benefits stating that they believed she could work in other occupations which they had identified.
Not knowing what she was supposed to do, she hired the attorneys at Fields Law. Our attorneys provided the insurer with all the necessary medical records and reports from doctors supporting her disability. The insurer denied the appeal and the Fields Law attorneys responded by filing a lawsuit in federal court. After negotiation, we were able to reach a settlement which provide incredible value to our client while mitigating any risk of our client ending up with nothing. Our client was very pleased with the settlement and never having to deal with the insurer again.
Corey – Cashier – West Fargo, North Dakota
Psoriatic Arthritis, Knee Replacement Surgery
A cashier became disabled after undergoing a total knee replacement surgery and developing psoriatic arthritis. His symptoms kept him from sitting and standing for long periods of time. His arthritis severely affected his hands and resulted in an inability to gross and fine manipulate during work tasks. The insurance company initially approved him for benefits. When the definition of disabled changed under his policy, the insurer denied benefits claiming that he was able to perform sedentary jobs.
He hired Fields Law to fight the insurer’s wrongful denial. The Fields Law attorneys ordered medical records from the man’s treating providers. Upon reviewing the medical information, our attorneys secured a report from our client’s treating rheumatologist documenting his inability to sustain full-time work and use his hands for more than a few minutes. Our attorneys used that information to secure a favorable decision from the insurer. Our client received a substantial backpay check and hired Fields Law to negotiate a settlement, so he never had to deal with them again.
