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.
Amy – Teacher – South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Multiple Sclerosis, Dizziness, Fatigue, Balance Problems
An English teacher from Minnesota began feeling dizzy and fatigued. Her doctor referred her to a neurologist who discovered lesions on her brain and diagnosed her with Multiple Sclerosis. The bouts of dizziness and vertigo became too severe and forced her to stop working for about six months. She applied for Short Term Disability benefits through her employer’s insurance plan. Madison National denied her benefits, saying that she did not meet their definition of disabled.
Frustrated and concerned about her loss of income, she contacted Fields Law for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law contacted our client’s doctors and built a strong appeal. Our client received regular updates on the appeal and was kept informed every step of the way. Ultimately, the appeal was successful and Madison National approved her claim. She received a lump-sum check for her benefits and was happy to use the funds to continue her treatments.
Alicia – Regulatory Operations Specialist – Bemidji, Minnesota
Stroke with Neurological and Cognitive Complications
Working in the regulatory division of a large medical technology company, a woman from Minnesota suddenly suffered a stroke. She left work indefinitely to focus on her recovery. She submitted a claim for Long Term Disability benefits with her insurer and received a denial letter.
She found Fields Law online after searching for an attorney to assist with contesting the denial. Our attorneys examined the claim file and found numerous oversights. We updated our client’s medical records and submitted a legal memorandum arguing her case. After a brief review, the insurer agreed to pay our client her benefits.
Sarah – Pediatric Physical Therapist – Elk River, Minnesota
Migraines, Convergence Disorder, Light Sensitivity, Sound Sensitivity, Visual Issues
A Pediatric Physical Therapist suffered from severe and sudden-onset Migraines. Her condition caused her to have extreme sensitivity to light and sound, and made concentrating at work impossible. She applied for Long Term Disability through her employer’s insurance plan and received benefits for about four months. Soon after, Prudential stopped paying because they said she could return to work.
Worried about her lost income and unable to return to work, she contacted Fields Law for help. Our team obtained the claim file from Prudential and found that they had overlooked key medical records. The Fields Law attorneys obtained updated expert opinions from our client’s doctors and their updated treatment records and drafted a strong appeal. Prudential changed their decision based on the strength of our arguments and our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay as well as ongoing monthly benefits
