Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Maryland
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 Maryland.
Susan – Sales Clerk – Ellicott City, Maryland
Failed Cervical Fusion Syndrome
A sales clerk with a popular department store enjoyed her career of helping people look and feel better. Unfortunately, she began developing severe pain in her neck that radiated into her shoulders, down to her hands. After several treatments with the doctors and an MRI scan, it was discovered that she needed fusion surgery in her neck. Her doctors performed the surgery, which eliminated the pain for a period of time but, the pain eventually returned. An MRI scan revealed that she needed additional surgery to further repair the compromised discs in her neck. Despite a second surgery the pain persisted and her doctors eventually diagnosed her with failed cervical syndrome, which happens to a small percentage of patients who undergo spinal surgery. She applied for and received disability for several years as she attempted to resolve her neck condition.
Unfortunately, without any warning, the disability carrier suddenly issued a denial letter stating she was no longer disabled, and the much-needed disability checks stopped coming. She tried to work with her doctors to present enough evidence to show that she continued to be disabled, but the insurance company would not reverse its decision.
Out of options, she approached Fields Law, and our attorneys immediately began working with medical providers to obtain the necessary supportive reports, assembled medical records, and filed a lawsuit to reverse the wrongful denial of benefits. After a complete and thorough review, the disability carrier reversed its decision and restored the disability payments with back-pay. She was emotional and overjoyed upon discovering she would now have the means to pay her bills and take care of her family.
Jethro – Marketing Director – Baltimore, Maryland
Complication from a Stroke, Headaches, Nausea, Confusion
A Maryland marketing director suffered a stroke. He was treated and released from the hospital but experienced regular headaches, nausea, and confusion after he went home. The symptoms persisted, and he was forced to stop working. He received Long Term Disability benefits for a few months, but suddenly the insurance company stopped paying benefits. The insurance company said he could return to work.
Upset and worried about his loss of income, he contacted Fields Law for help. Our attorneys immediately contacted our client’s doctors and compiled a strong appeal of the insurance company’s denial. The insurer did not change their decision, and the Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, we aggressively negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was impressed with the professional representation that Fields Law provided.
Michael – Retail Manager – Hagerstown, Maryland
Back Pain, Hip Pain
A retail manager from Maryland had severe hip pain and was forced to stop working. He was approved for Social Security Disability benefits and Long Term Disability benefits through his insurer at work. The Long Term Disability benefits suddenly stopped after two years of payment. The insurer said that the definition of disabled changed and he was no longer eligible for benefits.
Worried about his lost income, and unable to stand or walk for more than a few minutes at a time, he called Fields Law for help. Our team acquired updated medical records from our client’s doctors and ordered new reports to highlight our client’s lack of mobility. The Fields Law attorneys reviewed the evidence and drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company. Unfortunately, the insurer did not change its decision.
Our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was impressed with the result and the professional advocacy of Fields Law.
