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.
Kristin – Teacher – Eastman, Georgia
Back Pain, Leg Pain, Foot Pain, Complications from Back Surgeries, Arthritis in Knees
A teacher from Georgia had complications from back surgeries and arthritis that prevented her from working. She received Long Term Disability benefits from her insurer for many years, which she used to pay for in-home care three times a week. After five years of receiving benefits, and without any medical review, Guardian sent a letter explaining she was no longer eligible to receive disability benefits.
Overwhelmed and frightened that she would no longer be able to pay for the care she needed, she contacted Fields Law to help file a strong appeal. Our attorneys obtained records from multiple doctors and care providers to create a strong medical narrative and build the best case for our client. Our attorneys successfully argued that benefits should never have been denied, and the appeal administrator awarded back-pay and continued benefits. Our client was pleased with the single point of contact she had at Fields Law and was relieved to be able to afford the treatment she needs.
Amber – Banker – Suwanee, Georgia
Back Pain, Hip Pain, Complications from Hip Replacement, Avascular Necrosis
A Banker from Georgia underwent hip-replacement surgery and experienced severe complications. She had constant pain and ultimately the artificial hip caused an infection. She applied for Long Term Disability through her employer’s insurance plan and received benefits for almost two years. The insurance company stopped paying her benefits however, because they said she could return to work.
Upset at Liberty Mutual and worried about her lost income, she called Fields Law Firm for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and found that Liberty Mutual overlooked key records about our client’s surgical complications. The Fields Law attorneys drafted a strong appeal to Liberty Mutual based on the factual and legal errors made by them, and updated expert opinions. Liberty Mutual soon after changed their denial decision. Our client received a lump-sum payment for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits.
