Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Minnesota
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 Minnesota.
Stanley – Delivery Driver – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Degenerative Disc Disease
A delivery driver from Minnesota was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Due to his condition, standing or sitting for long periods of time became very painful and he was unable to work. He applied for disability benefits with his insurance company and was initially approved. After only twelve months, The Standard sent him a letter saying that he was not disabled from Any Occupation, so his benefits would stop.
Frightened that his monthly income was taken from him, he called Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys discovered that The Standard classified our client’s condition as an other limited condition, which limited coverage to only twelve months. Our attorneys compiled strong medical evidence and determined that The Standard had categorized our client’s condition incorrectly. We filed a convincing appeal which got the denial decision reversed, continuing our client’s monthly benefits and paying back-pay. Our client was pleased with the professionalism of Fields Law, and relieved to have his monthly benefits reinstated.
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.
