Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Georgia
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 Georgia.
Gene – HR Director – Eastman, Georgia
Foot Amputation
Working in Human Resources, a man in Georgia suffered severe diabetic complications, and he needed to undergo a right foot amputation. He left work following the surgery and was paid Short Term Disability benefits. However, his insurance company denied his claim for Long Term Disability when the Short Term benefits ended. The Human Resources Director searched for help online and found Fields Law to assist him in appealing the wrongful denial.
Our attorneys gathered medical evidence supporting our client’s inability to perform his past work in a plant setting, which required him to walk the grounds and observe day-to-day operations. After review of the appeal, the insurer agreed our client was unable to perform his own occupation and paid all outstanding back benefits. Our client was eventually able to return to work in a sedentary capacity, and our attorneys assisted him in claiming ongoing partial disability benefits.
Lauren – Advisory and Assurance Specialist – Woodstock, Georgia
Depression, Anxiety, Autoimmune Disease, Cognitive Impairments, Persistent Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia
An Advisory and Assurance Specialist from Georgia had struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, but was able to carry on a successful career despite her conditions. However, she was forced to give up her administrative position after developing an autoimmune disease, cognitive impairments, persistent migraines, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia. She was initially granted Long Term Disability benefits by Aetna. However, after just half a month, the insurer cut off her income. They claimed there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she couldn’t work, and that her medical records failed to demonstrate sufficient limitations.
She contacted Fields Law and was able to discuss her case with our attorneys right away. The Fields Law team began building her appeal, and gathered supporting documentation from her treating physicians. We argued that the weight of medical evidence supported restrictions for our client, and accused the insurer of failing to specify the information necessary for a valid claim denial. The appeal was a success, and Aetna agreed that the medical evidence we put together supported full occupational impairment in any category of physical demand. Our client’s Long Term Disability benefits were soon reinstated, and she was relieved to be financially secure.
Rusmira – Dietary Clerk – Lawrenceville, Georgia
Complications from Back Surgery, Multiple Sclerosis
A dietary clerk from Georgia suffered from chronic back pain and loss of motor skills due to a back surgery and multiple sclerosis. She experienced constant pain and discomfort so severe that work became impossible. She was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through her insurance company at work and received benefits for about two years. Suddenly, New York Life said she would no longer receive monthly benefits because she no longer met their definition of disabled.
Worried about her income and still suffering from chronic conditions, she called Fields Law Firm for help. Our support staff walked her through every step of the process as they gathered all our client’s medical records. The Fields Law attorneys compiled the records and presented them with strong legal arguments to New York Life to appeal the denial of benefits. New York Life changed its decision, and our client received a lump-sum check for back-pay and now receives monthly benefits again.
