Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Nebraska
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 Nebraska.
Peggy – Underwriter – York, Nebraska
Chronic Neck Pain, TBI, Memory Problems
An Underwriter from Nebraska suffered from a history of chronic neck pain which eventually required the fusion surgery and a neurostimulator implant. The pain prevented her from working in any capacity, even in her sedentary job. Her insurer initially accepted the claim and paid benefits for two years. After two years, the insurer denied her claim for benefits stating that they believed she could work in other occupations which they had identified.
Not knowing what she was supposed to do, she hired the attorneys at Fields Law. Our attorneys provided the insurer with all the necessary medical records and reports from doctors supporting her disability. The insurer denied the appeal and the Fields Law attorneys responded by filing a lawsuit in federal court. After negotiation, we were able to reach a settlement which provide incredible value to our client while mitigating any risk of our client ending up with nothing. Our client was very pleased with the settlement and never having to deal with the insurer again.
Patrick – Sales Representative – Omaha, Nebraska
Migraines
A commercial sales representative for ADT sold and created plans for alarm systems with large commercial businesses. He loved his job, particularly interacting with customers and meeting their needs to protect not only their facilities, but also their intellectual property. Unfortunately, one day he developed a severe headache that kept him out of work for several days. He assumed the headache would go away as, at times, Tylenol and ibuprofen would ease the pain. But, when the headache increased and persisted to where it became unbearable, he saw a doctor who diagnosed severe migraines and started him on a treatment plan. While the treatment plan provided some improvement, the headaches affected his ability to do his job which required focus, concentration and an outgoing personality.
He could no longer do his job and filed for Long Term Disability benefits. Despite medical records clearly documenting the severity of the headaches, CIGNA denied the application for benefits. Left with no options and a lack of income to support his family, he hired Fields Law. The attorneys at Fields Law engaged his doctors, assembled medical records and reports, and filed a successful, favorable appeal. To our client’s great relief, the disability payments and back pay were issued and he could now meet the financial needs of his family and continue with his treatment plans with the hopes of resolving his medical condition and returning to full-time work.
Grace – Registered Nurse – Omaha, Nebraska
Heart Failure
A registered nurse became disabled when her heart function reduced to dangerously low levels. As a result, she was unable to keep up with her duties taking care of patients. Her Long Term Disability insurer denied the claim for the outset, stating that the medical records did not show sufficient evidence she was unable to work as of her date of disability.
Not sure what she should do, she reached out to Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys began by requesting detailed narrative reports from our client’s cardiological care team. Additionally, we helped our client draft a sworn statement discussing the events leading up to her disability. Reliance Standard reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. Our client was so impressed with Fields Law that she hired us to represent her on an ongoing basis.
