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.
LaChrystal – Customer Service Clerk – Jacksonville, Arkansas
Bipolar, PTSD, Depression
A customer service clerk from Arkansas was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She was living with family at the time who were causing stress and exacerbating her symptoms. She tried multiple medications to control her mental health issues, but ultimately was forced to stop working. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied through her employer’s insurance company.
Upset that her monthly income was gone, she contacted Fields Law for help. Our team gathered documentation from all her medical providers and helped her find new treatment after she decided to move to a new city. Our attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurance company, but the insurer didn’t change their mind.
The Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement amount, and was glad to have Fields Law fighting for her.
Melanie – Communications Manager – Brewton, Alabama
Migraines, Visual Disturbances, Syncopal Spells
A communications manager from Alabama began having severe migraines that made her unable to read, concentrate, drive, or generally function. She tried to stay at work for some time, even working from home in bed to try to make up for any missed days in the office. Ultimately, her symptoms were too severe and she was forced to stop working. She received Long Term Disability benefits from her insurer for two years, but then suddenly the payments stopped. The insurance company said she no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Worried about her lost income and her ongoing migraines, she contacted Fields Law for assistance. Our attorneys combed through over 1200 pages of claim documents from the insurance company and discovered there were key records the insurer overlooked. The Fields Law attorneys collected updated documentation from our client’s doctors and filed a strong appeal to the insurance company. The insurance company didn’t budge, and our lawyers filed a federal lawsuit to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was relieved to be done fighting the insurance company and pleased with the professional advocacy Fields Law.
Melanie – Public Relations Manager – Brewton, Alabama
Heart Condition, Herniated Disc, Fibromyalgia, Lymphedema, Visual Impairment, Migraines
A Public Relations Manager from Alabama had a flurry of medical issues shortly after her husband died. She had migraines causing visual impairment, a heart condition, back surgery and lymphedema. The symptoms from her conditions became worse over time, to the point that she had bouts of lost vision due to her computer monitors, and she could not sit for longer than an hour without a break.
Eventually, the numerous conditions became too much and she stopped working. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits and received those benefits for two years until her insurer suddenly stopped paying benefits, stating that she was disabled from her current position, but that she could return to a desk job.
She called Fields Law Firm to help with her appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law compiled narratives from two of our client’s treating doctors, laying out a comprehensive timeline for benefits. The Fields Law attorneys scoured the medical records and found that the insurance company had misrepresented an opinion from one treating doctor.
Our attorneys submitted the appeal and were able to obtain a temporary extension of benefits. Pleased with the extension, our client was able to continue treatment and compile additional records. We then submitted an additional appeal to the insurer, which was denied. Finally, our attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client and the insurance company settled the claim for a large amount.
