Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Colorado
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability 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 appeal and lawsuit case wins in Colorado.
Michael – Security Supervisor – Craig, Colorado
Status Post 13 Spinal Surgeries
Over the period of several years, a Security Supervisor from Colorado underwent 13 surgeries on his spine. He was unable to work during that time and was approved for Long Term Disability benefits. After two years, CIGNA abruptly terminated his benefits, claiming that based on their independent medical exam and his recent medical records, he was able to return to work in alternate occupations like a Gate Guard or Timekeeper.
Uncertain what to do to resolve the situation, he retained Fields Law to appeal his denial. The Fields Law attorneys began gathering updated medical documentation to support their appeal and wrote an appeal critical of the CIGNA’s denial reasoning. Upon consideration of the appeal, CIGNA overturned their prior determination and reinstated his Long Term benefits, including sending him a check in the mail for his back payments.
Marie – Logistics Specialist – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Multiple Sclerosis, Bulging Discs, Nerve Root Impingement, Chronic Pain
A Logistics Specialist from Colorado suffered from Multiple Sclerosis, bulging discs with nerve root impingement in her spine, and chronic pain. Originally, she was taken off of work by her medical providers and applied for benefits through her insurance plan. She was approved and paid benefits for 24 months. However, when the definition of disability changed to “any occupation” under the relevant policy, CIGNA discontinued benefits asserting there were occupations she was capable of performing in the national economy.
After attempting to fight this denial on her own without success, she reached out to Fields Law Firm for help. Our attorneys built an appeal establishing that her condition had not improved, but actually worsened over the course of time benefits had been paid. Additionally, the appeal established that her insurer failed to properly evaluate our client’s ongoing entitlement to benefits, and had selectively cited, misstated, and ignored relevant evidence in the file. After reviewing our appeal, CIGNA reversed its decision, paid our client her back pay, and reinstated monthly disability payments.
Michael – Sewer-Line Repairer / Plumber – Henderson, Colorado
Meniere’s Disease, Vertigo, Balance Issues
A plumber in Honolulu began having recurrent dizziness and vertigo, sometimes lasting up to three days at a time. His job required him to lift upwards of 100 pounds and frequently climb ladders, so his condition forced him to stop working for fear of serious injury. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits through his employer’s insurance plan. The insurer denied the application for benefits without any additional medical examination.
Shocked at the result of the application and worried about being able to support his newborn daughter, the plumber contacted Fields Law to help mount a strong appeal. Fields Law Firm attorneys obtained updated reports from our client’s doctors to strengthen the evidence of disability. We made sure the reports referenced the lifting capacity and work duties that our client’s employment required.
Fields Law attorneys and support staff gave our client updates at every step of the process. Ultimately, the appeal was approved and our client was awarded back-pay and continued benefits. He was relived to be able to focus on his treatment and caring for his daughter rather than worrying about his income.
