Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Indiana
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 Indiana.
Lorraine – Senior Solutions Architect and Project Manager – Gary, Indiana
Status Post Colon Surgery, Lupus, Colostomy Bag Requirement, Irregular Bowel Syndrome, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Bilaterally Torn Rotator Cuffs, Bilateral Knee Hip Arthritis, C-Differentiation Syndrome
An Indiana woman had worked as a Senior Solutions Architect and Project Manager for many years before she began to develop extensive gastrointestinal issues severe enough to cause her to stop working altogether. She also suffered from bilaterally torn rotator cuffs and knee and hip degeneration. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her insurance carrier and was approved. Her benefits ran for about two years, when the insurer suddenly terminated them. The insurer claimed in their denial letter that she could return to an alternate sedentary level IT position.
She hired Fields Law to fight the insurer and appeal their denial decision. The Fields Law team filed an appeal of the insurer’s decision, but the denial was ultimately upheld. The Fields Law attorneys then filed a lawsuit in Minnesota District court against the insurer, arguing that their denial determination was inappropriate and not supported by the evidence. Faced with mounting litigation costs and a strong argument from our attorneys, the parties were able to agree to a settlement of the disability claim.
Eric – Main Router – Gary, Indiana
Lower Extremity Dysfunction, Chronic Back Pain, Lower Extremity Weakness, Degenerative Disc Disease, Sciatic Nerve Damage
A Main Router at an Amazon warehouse in Indiana developed serious dysfunction in his low back and legs from working on his feet all day over the course of years. Unable to continue working his light level occupation, he left work. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits and was approved by the insurer. He remained on claim for two years until the change in his policy’s Definition of Disability, when the insurer terminated his benefits claiming he could return to work in an alternate occupation.
After waiting several months, he retained Fields Law to fight the insurer. On a tight deadline, the Fields Law team submitted an appeal of the denial, but the insurer upheld their decision on reconsideration. Our attorneys then filed a lawsuit against the insurer in federal court. Faced with mounting litigation, the insurer made a settlement offer which the Fields Law attorneys managed to negotiate into a favorable lump sum settlement for our client.
Stephen – Quality Control Supervisor – Milan, Indiana
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar II
A quality control manager became disabled due to severe anxiety, depression, and bipolar symptoms. After several months of mental health treatment, his doctors recommended he leave work to focus on treatment. His Long Term Disability insurance company fought his claim from the very beginning, claiming that he was able to perform his job.
He hired Fields Law to sue the insurance company. The insurance company initially tried to settle the case against our client for a very small amount of money. After several rounds of negotiation, the insurer agreed to pay our client a large portion of the benefits he was owed throughout the life of his claim. Our client was very happy with the representation he received and glad he chose Fields Law.
