Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Florida
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 Florida.
Alecia – Integrated Solutions Manager – Elkton, Florida
Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression, ADHD, Chronic Pain
An integrated solutions manager from Florida became disabled when her anxiety disorder, major depression, ADHD, and chronic pain rendered her unable to work. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied benefits. The insurance company determined that she was capable of working full-time in her regular occupation. That’s when she contacted Fields Law Firm for help.
The attorneys at Fields Disability reviewed Sedgwick’s claim file in depth and gathered doctor’s records and reports to strengthen the appeal. In response to this new evidence, they overturned their prior determination and approved her claim, resulting a lump-sum payment and ongoing benefits to the client.
Candace – Emergency Room Nurse – Boca Raton, Florida
Low Vision
An Emergency Room Nurse was forced to retire due to problems with her vision, so she applied for Short Term Disability benefits. Unfortunately, the insurer denied her claim because they determined that her medical conditions were not severe enough to constitute a disability. In response, she contacted the experts at Fields Law Firm for assistance.
Our team assessed our client’s medical history and determined that Sedgwick was wrong to deny the claim. We then began collecting evidence of our client’s disabilities for use in an appeal to the insurer. Medical records detailing the severity of her condition were gathered, in addition to written testimonies from our client’s treating medical providers. Our team drafted a memorandum in support of her claim, emphasizing the strengths of her case, and, coupled with the strong advocacy and persuasiveness of the Fields Law Firm team, forced Sedgwick to reverse its decision. Our client received back pay for her entire Short Term Disability period, which had run its course during the appeals process.
Frank – Aerospace Techniciain – Melbourne, Florida
Lower Back Pain, Radiculopathy, Fibromyalgia
An Aerospace Technician injured his back and shoulder at work when he dropped a piece of heavy equipment. He applied for Short Term Disability benefits and was approved, but when the insurance company switched over to Long Term Disability benefits, he was denied. He successfully appealed but was skeptical of his insurer moving forward.
A few years later, his insurance company denied ongoing benefits based on a review of the file. He immediately called Fields Law for help. We gathered medical records from all of our client’s providers and ordered supportive narrative reports from our client’s most supportive doctors. Our attorneys filed an appeal to the insurance company, but they upheld the denial.
Our team filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. After moving forward with litigation, our attorneys negotiated a lump-sum settlement with the insurer. Our client was pleased with the professional advocacy the Fields Law team provided at every step of the way.
