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.
Sue – Accounts Receivable Coordinator – Maple Grove, Minnesota
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Pain
An Accounts Receivable Coordinator was unable to continue working as a result of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic pain. Her symptoms included significant fatigue, chronic neck pain, low back pain, bilateral knee pain, elbow pain, and wrist pain. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to continue to work. Her Long Term Disability insurer initially accepted and paid the claim. They later reviewed the claim and determined that the medical information no longer supported disability.
Unable to work to support herself and in need of help, she retained Fields Law to appeal her denial. Fields Law was able to compile all the necessary medical information and prepare a strong appeal which highlighted the medical details supporting her disability. We also noted the inconsistencies and flaws with her insurer’s denial. After reviewing the appeal, her claim for benefits was reinstated.
Willie – Plant Utility Operator – Clarksburg, Maryland
Bilateral Arthritis of the Knees, Shoulder Tendonitis, Depression
A Plant Utility Operator from Maryland became disabled after developing severe degenerative joint disease in his knees, as well as shoulder issues and major depression. The pain and immobility kept him from being on his feet for extended periods of time. He was unable to work because his heavy duty job as a machine operator required frequent standing and walking. He filed a claim for Long Term Disability benefits but the insurance company denied benefits from the outset, stating he could work his own occupation.
In need of some help, he hired Fields Law Firm to help him appeal the denial decision. Our attorneys developed substantial medical evidence supporting our client’s limitations. We secured statements from our client’s treating physicians describing his conditions. The appeal was submitted with legal arguments regarding Liberty Mutuals’s duty to consider our client as a whole person, and not focus solely on individual conditions. Our client was subsequently approved for Long Term Disability due to the appeal.
Herman – Environmental Services Worker – Richmond, Kentucky
Arthritis, Atrial Fibrillation
An environmental services worker from Kentucky was no longer capable of performing his job duties due to a combination of arthritis in his back and knees as well as a heart condition. His Long Term Disability insurer approved his claim and paid benefits for two years. They later denied the claim stating that they had identified occupations which he could perform.
Frustrated and not ready to give up, he found the attorneys at Fields Law Firm. The attorneys at Fields Law reviewed all of the records Liberty Mutual had and began getting updated records to provide. We also obtained a report from our client’s orthopedist which highlighted that he could not work. The Fields Law team also obtained supplemental support which refuted a report by the insurer’s own doctor which concluded that he could perform other work. On appeal, Liberty Mutual reversed their decision and reinstated the payment of monthly benefits. Our client felt an incredible sense of relief knowing that he had his income returned.
