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.
Jethro – Marketing Director – Baltimore, Maryland
Complication from a Stroke, Headaches, Nausea, Confusion
A Maryland marketing director suffered a stroke. He was treated and released from the hospital but experienced regular headaches, nausea, and confusion after he went home. The symptoms persisted, and he was forced to stop working. He received Long Term Disability benefits for a few months, but suddenly the insurance company stopped paying benefits. The insurance company said he could return to work.
Upset and worried about his loss of income, he contacted Fields Law for help. Our attorneys immediately contacted our client’s doctors and compiled a strong appeal of the insurance company’s denial. The insurer did not change their decision, and the Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, we aggressively negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was impressed with the professional representation that Fields Law provided.
Michael – Retail Manager – Hagerstown, Maryland
Back Pain, Hip Pain
A retail manager from Maryland had severe hip pain and was forced to stop working. He was approved for Social Security Disability benefits and Long Term Disability benefits through his insurer at work. The Long Term Disability benefits suddenly stopped after two years of payment. The insurer said that the definition of disabled changed and he was no longer eligible for benefits.
Worried about his lost income, and unable to stand or walk for more than a few minutes at a time, he called Fields Law for help. Our team acquired updated medical records from our client’s doctors and ordered new reports to highlight our client’s lack of mobility. The Fields Law attorneys reviewed the evidence and drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company. Unfortunately, the insurer did not change its decision.
Our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was impressed with the result and the professional advocacy of Fields Law.
Keith – Telecommunications Project Appraiser – West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Leg Pain, Rib Pain, Complications from Lung Removal
A project manager from Massachusetts began having severe pain in his leg and ribs. He previously had one of his lungs removed due to an infection which caused ongoing pain and difficulty breathing. He was unable to continue working and was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through his insurer at work. He received benefits for almost three years, but then the insurer denied ongoing payments and said he could return to work in a different occupation.
Worried for his lost income and the challenge of changing careers, he called Fields Law for help. Our team obtained all of our client’s medical records, and the Fields Law attorneys hired an expert to complete a vocational report which showed our client’s true occupational capacity. Armed with strong evidence, our attorneys sent an appeal to the insurance company. The insurer didn’t didn’t reverse their decision, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing and bolstered by the strong evidentiary record, our lawyers negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to be through fighting his insurance company and glad that he hired the Fields Law team to represent him.
