Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in New Mexico
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 New Mexico.
Susan – Director of Dining Services – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Meniere’s Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
A Director of Dining from New Mexico was required to be on her feet most of the day. She suffered from a condition that causes unpredictable bouts of dizziness and vomiting. When she went into one of these episodes, it was impossible for her to do anything. Moving around like she must in her occupation, or any other occupation, triggers these episodes. Her doctors took her out of all work, and she applied for Long Term Disability benefits through her employer. Aetna denied her claim, determining that she could safely be on her feet for most of the day and carry up to 20 pounds. She was shocked at this news and reached out to Fields Law for an explanation and guidance through the process.
Our Team quickly went through all our client’s medical records and drafted an appeal to quash the argument made by Aetna. We included in our appeal the record from the Social Security Administration, who deemed our client disabled from performing substantially any gainful activity in the national economy due to her condition, and granted her Social Security Disability benefits. Our Team also obtained reports from our client’s doctors that illustrate her disability. Ultimately, Aetna acknowledged a disability following this appeal and granted our client ongoing Long Term Disability benefits. Our client appreciated the support and hard work from the Fields Law team.
Holly – Electrical Assembler – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Anxiety, Crohn’s Colitis, Syncopal Episodes
An electrical assembler in New Mexico became disabled in the early 2000’s. She submitted a claim to her Long Term Disability insurer. They paid her for almost two decades, when suddenly and without warning they denied the claim. CIGNA stated the woman was able to return to gainful employment.
Not sure what she should do, she found Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys requested a detailed narrative report from the primary care provider. The report and additional medical evidence were submitted with a memorandum of law arguing our client’s case. CIGNA reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. Our client was thankful for the hard work of Fields Law and the favorable decision.
Manuel – Quality Control Clerk – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Chronic Paid, Hepatitis C
A man who worked as a Quality Control Clerk for US Foods suffered from chronic and debilitating pain in his ankle and neck, as well as Hepatitis C. As a result, he was unable to continue to perform his job. After paying benefits for two years, his Long Term Disability insurer denied his claim alleging that there was no evidence that his condition prevented him from performing occupations that they had identified.
Not knowing what to do, he reached out to the attorneys at Fields Law. The attorneys at Fields Law reviewed all of the records Prudential had and began getting updated records to provide. We also obtained a report from his treating doctor which highlighted that our client could not work with his condition. Our attorneys then drafted a winning appeal which outlined the deficiencies in the insurer’s review of the claim. On appeal, Prudential reversed their decision and reinstated the payment of monthly benefits. Our client was happy to hear that he was going to have the income he needed to get by while he worked on managing his pain.
