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.
Rachael – Production Technician – Gillette, Wyoming
Cervicalgia, Chronic Pain, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Pain
A former Production Technician worked at a major mining facility until she suffered injuries to her neck and back. She was initially approved for benefits by her insurer. Unfortunately, after one year, her the insurer unexpectedly terminated her benefits. She reached out to the professionals at Fields Law Firm for assistance.
Our attorneys crafted a strong appeal by providing the insurer objective medical evidence, including MRI and X-ray results, of our client’s ongoing issues and treatment for her conditions. Her insurer upheld their denial of benefits because they believed the conditions our client was suffering from did not rise to the severity they believed necessary to prevent her from working.
In response, we filed a lawsuit against the insurer in pursuit of the client’s benefits. Due to the standard of review, it was determined that a settlement was in the client’s best interest. The Fields Law attorneys sent a demand to the insurer, and negotiations commenced soon after. Ultimately, the skilled advocacy of our attorneys at mediation resulted in a great offer for our client. She gladly accepted the lump sum, and was glad to be able to move on with her life with the help of the Fields Law team.
Ronald – Line Worker – Bluefield, West Virginia
Tachycardia, Hypertension, Neuropathy
A Line Worker for a telecommunications company in West Virginia was diagnosed with a host of medical conditions, including tachycardia, hypertension, and neuropathy which resulted in an inability to perform work in any competitive setting. Although the insurance company properly paid benefits for nearly 24 months, it denied benefits and claimed the man could perform the extremely heavy duties of his job as a line-worker despite his cardiovascular conditions and neuropathy. The insurer also gave no weight to the fact that the Social Security Administration found claimant completely and totally disabled.
He hired Fields Law to file his case in federal court. Our attorneys argued that even if our client wasn’t totally disabled, the most insignificant physical limitation from his conditions would rule out his ability to work as a line worker. After months of negotiations where we were able to increase the insurer’s top offer several times, and we successfully negotiated a settlement with the insurance company that allowed our client to supplement his Social Security Disability income and care for his two young children.
Amy – Radio Station Scheduler – East Bank, West Virginia
Complications from Hip Replacement, Hip Pain, Back Pain
A Radio Station Scheduler from West Virginia began having severe hip pain after she had a right hip replacement a few months prior. She attempted to continue work, but ultimately the pain became too much and she had to stop working. Her insurance company through work approved Long Term Disability benefits for a few months, but then the insurer stopped paying because they said she could return to work.
Worried about her lost income and still suffering from serious pain, she called Fields Law Firmfor help. Our team gathered all our client’s medical records and reached out to doctors for additional expert opinions. When the evidence was strong, our attorneys submitted an appeal to the insurance company pointing out each of the legal and factual errors in their decision. Unfortunately, the insurer didn’t change their decision, and our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for a hearing, the Fields Law attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement that our client accepted. Our client was pleased with the diligent advocacy from Fields Law.
