Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Liberty Mutual
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 case wins against Liberty Mutual.
Diane – Lead Analyst – Deland, Florida
Cervical Radiculitis
A Lead Analyst for a large financial institution began to experience severe neck pain radiating down her arms and was subsequently diagnosed with radiculopathy. She was unable to use her hands for repetitive activities like typing at work. Further, the pain made it extremely difficult to focus on tasks like producing financial reports and discussing investments with clients. At the advice of her doctors, she left work and submitted a claim for disability benefits.
She was denied, with little explanation from Liberty Mutual, so she searched for help online and found Fields Law. The Fields Law attorneys discussed the next steps available to her and determined an appeal would be appropriate. Our team gathered evidence and developed arguments using the medical opinions of her orthopedic doctor and physical therapists. They were submitted with all outstanding medical records to Liberty Mutual. After review of the appeal, Liberty Mutual agreed that our client was disabled and paid all outstanding benefits.
Wilmithe – Client Service Representative – Altamonte Springs, Florida
Anxiety, Depression, Microscopic Colitis, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain
A client service representative from Florida experienced severe indigestion and depression. Her abdominal pain, depression, and anxiety made work very difficult. She had to leave work for treatment numerous times. She was eventually diagnosed with microscopic colitis. Eventually, the symptoms were too severe and she was forced to stop working. She applied for Long Term and Short Term Disability benefits through Liberty Mutual, hoping for some period of relief. Both of her applications were denied.
Frustrated and scared that she would not be able to support her son, she contacted Fields Law Firm to assist with the appeal process for Long Term Disability benefits. The attorneys at Fields Law worked with our client’s doctors to create a strong timeline of our client’s treatment. The appeal was successful in extending benefits for six months. Our client was happy for the financial relief. She is now working with Fields Law on an additional appeal to extend benefits and a Social Security Disability claim.
Caroll – Customer Service Representative – Oldsmar, Florida
Hereditary Swelling, Skin Infections, Back Pain
A Florida customer service representative and cancer survivor had chronic swelling in her legs. Doctors could not pinpoint a diagnosis. The swelling caused pain and discomfort which exacerbated back pain from an old surgery. Her conditions became too severe and she was forced to stop working. Her insurer provided Short Term Disability benefits, but only for about six weeks. After her Short Term Disability benefits were exhausted, she was still unable to return to work and was fired by her employer. Then the insurer denied her application for Long Term Disability.
Anxious that she was quickly running out of money and options, she called Fields Law to help with filing an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law provided our client with a single point of contact throughout the appeal process and coordinated with her medical providers to compile the best appeal possible. After gathering additional records and reviewing the claim record from her insurance company, our attorneys filed a strong appeal. The insurer ultimately overturned their prior decision, and granted our client back-pay and ongoing Long Term Disability benefits. Our client was relieved that her period of financial instability was over and satisfied with the result.
