Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Nevada
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 Nevada.
Lloyd – Automation Technician – North Las Vegas, Nevada
Neck Pain, Back Pain, Facet Syndrome, Disc Displacement
A stage-show automation technician was in a car accident when another driver ran a red light. He experienced severe back-pain after the accident and imaging of his spine showed damage at multiple locations. He could no longer continue working because his job required lifting heavy automated components. His employer-provided disability insurer gave him monthly benefits for a couple of years, but then they suddenly stopped paying because he no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Unable to return to work, he contacted Fields Law for help. Our team obtained over 2000 pages of medical records and ordered updated reports from our client’s doctors to support the claim for benefits. Our attorneys compiled the evidence and sent a strong appeal to the insurer. The insurance company did not overturn the decision, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing, the Fields Law attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the check and happy with the professional advocacy from Fields Law.
Roy – Director of Sales and Marketing – Henderson, Nevada
Heart Disease, Anxiety
A Director of Sales and Marketing who developed severe heart disease, associated anxiety and depression left work at the advice of his doctors. He submitted a claim to his disability insurance carrier, which paid the Short Term Disability claim but denied the Long Term Disability claim. The insurer claimed that his conditions were pre-existing under the terms of the policy and refused to pay.
However, he had only taken blood pressure medication and had never been diagnosed with heart disease in the lookback period. The Fields Law attorneys argued that our clients conditions were not pre-existing and merely a risk factor for his later heart condition. After filing a lawsuit in federal court, the Fields Law attorneys assisted our client in negotiating a favorable settlement to resolve the dispute.
Hava – Housekeeping Supervisor – Las Vegas, Nevada
Complications After a Failed Back Surgery, Persistent Right Leg Pain, Chronic Edema, Mobility Issues
A housekeeping supervisor for one of the major casinos in Las Vegas had developed severe back conditions, necessitating surgery. Unfortunately, the operation was unsuccessful and permanently damaged her spine. She was granted Long Term Disability benefits for two years, but her benefits were then terminated upon her policy’s change in the definition of disability from Own Occupation to Any Occupation.
She retained Fields Law Firm to help her fight for her disability benefits. Our team of attorneys got in touch with her treating providers and secured letters of support. They also acquired updated medical records from the various clinics where she treated. The Fields Law team submitted a lengthy appeal of the benefits termination, but the insurer upheld their prior decision. Our client was interested in pursuing the case further, and the Fields Law attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Faced with mounting litigation, the insurer finally made a settlement offer which was agreeable to our client, and she was able to receive a check in the mail soon afterward.
