Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Mississippi
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 Mississippi.
Anna – Casino Floor Supervisor – Hernando, Mississippi
Psoriatic Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease
A casino floor supervisor had long-term pain in her hands and feet. She was constantly on her feet at her job which made treatment difficult. Her symptoms worsened over time and eventually she was forced to stop work. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her employer’s insurance company but was denied. Sun Life Financial said that despite her condition, she was able to continue working.
After the denial, she contacted Fields Law Firm for help with an appeal. Our Fields Law attorneys compiled updated medical records from our client’s doctors and sent a strong appeal to Sun Life Financial. While the insurer was reviewing the claim, our attorneys were able to negotiate a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check, and happy to put the fight against Sun Life Financial behind her.
Lewis – Warehouse Worker and Forklift Operator – Montgomery, Mississippi
Intractable Migraines
A Mississippi man who worked in a warehouse and drove a forklift suddenly developed excruciating, intractable migraine headaches. His headaches, at times, became so penetrating he couldn’t see straight nor maintain his balance, and would frequently need to sit down until these terrifying episodes would go away. His doctors ordered MRI scans which did not reveal abnormalities in his brain. Bravely, he continued with his job. Eventually, out of fear of hurting fellow co-workers, not to mention damaging one of the businesses few forklifts, he filed for disability. He was granted disability payments for a period of time. After a medical review and discovering a lack of abnormal findings on MRI or CT scans, The Standard made the decision to discontinue benefits and cease disability payments.
He needed help working with The Standard and came to Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys gathered supporting documentation from his medical providers, and built a flawless case to support his claim for Long Term Disability benefits. Our team of attorneys presented an appeal asserting that The Standard selectively ignored evidence in his records and failed to properly recognize our client’s debilitating migraines, which qualified him as disabled under the policy. The Standard overturned its decision, granting the Long Term Disability benefits he deserved. He was happy with the result and soon began to receive regular checks in the mail.
Claire – Logistics Clerk – Carriere, Mississippi
Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Portal Vein Thrombosis
A Logistics Clerk in Mississippi developed severe liver issues that impacted her ability to work in even sedentary clerical jobs. She left work and applied for Long Term Disability benefits. Her insurer initially approved the claim and paid benefits for 24 months. However, Reliance Standard notified our client that her benefits were discontinued beyond 24 months because it believed her liver conditions were due to alcohol abuse, which was subject to a limited payment period.
She was unsure what to do and contacted Fields Law after doing an internet search. Our attorneys assembled an appeal using commentary from our client’s doctor stating that her liver issues were multifactorial, and it was impossible to quantify how much was related to alcohol versus other factors. After a brief review, Reliance Standard awarded benefits to our client.
