Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Missouri
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 Missouri.
Kenny – Maintenance Repair Technician – St. Louis, Missouri
Stroke
A 59 year-old maintenance repair technician became disabled after suffering a stroke. His job required him to perform heavy lifting and look after heavy equipment. His insurer paid his claim for the entire Own Occupation period. However, when the definition of disability switched to Any Occupation, his benefits were denied.
He hired Fields Law to appeal the decision amd our attorneys reached out to the medical staff at our client’s primary care clinic and requested a narrative report documenting the severe ongoing neurological issues. This report was submitted with updated medical records and legal arguments arguing our client’s case. His insurer reinstated benefits after receiving the documentationand he was able to continue treating for his condition with the financial burden of the denial behind him.
Angela – Medicare MDS Coordinator – Crystal City, Missouri
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue, Short-Term Memory Loss
A nurse supervisor from Missouri was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She took medication to offset her symptoms but eventually she began feeling extreme fatigue and cognition problems. She got into a car accident because her right leg suddenly went numb. She was forced to stop working. She applied for Long Term Disability but was denied by the insurance company and was told she could return to work.
With her symptoms worsening and her income gone, she called Fields Law for help. Our team gathered all our client’s medical records as well as Principal’s file. Our attorneys ordered additional neurologic evaluations. Once the evidence was strengthened, Fields Law attorneys sent a strong appeal to Principal. The denial was overturned, and our client received a lump-sum benefit for back-pay and was awarded ongoing monthly benefits.
Chuck – Maintenance Supervisor – Perryville, Missouri
Memory Loss, Hand Tremors, Balance Issues, Heart Condition
A maintenance supervisor began losing his memory and having balance issues after a minor heart attack. His job was overseeing airplane maintenance, and it required lots of lifting, decision-making, and attention to detail. The severity of his symptoms made work impossible. He applied for Short Term Disability benefits through his employer and was denied by the insurance company.
Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Law Firm for assistance. Our attorneys gathered the entire claim file from the insurer and medical records from six different doctors to build a strong case for our client. Lincoln Financial used the opinion of one doctor over all the others, and did not fully consider our client’s health problems. Armed with strong evidence, the Fields Law attorneys sent a strong appeal to Lincoln Financial. The decision was reversed and our client received a lump sum check for back pay. He was so pleased with the professional advocacy that Fields Law provided, he hired our office for assistance with an application for Long Term benefits.
