Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Oregon
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 Oregon.
Fred – Scheduling Specialist – Keizer, Oregon
Chronic Low Back Pain, Lumbar Spine Disc Disease, Lumbar Radiculopathy Status Post Lumbar Spinal Surgery
A military veteran originally stopped working as a Scheduling Specialist due to chronic low back pain, lumbar spine disc disease, and lumbar radiculopathy status post lumbar spinal surgery. Since he first reported his disabilities to his employer and insurance carrier, his conditions only worsened and got more complicated.
He exhausted his Short Term Disability benefits, and applied for Long Term Disability benefits, which were approved. However, after receiving Long Term Disability benefits for a brief period, his claim was preemptively terminated. Liberty Mutual alleged that he did not meet the definition of disability because they believed he could perform the Material and Substantial Duties of a Scheduling Specialist. Upset with this termination, and sudden loss of income, the veteran contacted Fields Law Firm for help.
The attorneys at Fields Law contacted all of his doctors, had favorable reports written on his behalf, and submitted an appeal. After a brief period, Liberty Mutual had no other choice but to reverse its prior termination decision, and reinstated benefits immediately. Our client was pleased with the quick turnaround and hard work from the staff at Fields Law.
Karla – Nurses Assistant – St. Johns New Brunswick, Oregon
Sudden Knee Pain, Fibromyalgia
A Nurse’s Assistant from Oregon had a minor twinge in both knees. Then, within two weeks, the pain flared up to a severe level. The nurse’s job required her to be on her feet all day, lifting and moving patients. Her condition forced her to stop working. Her insurance company granted Long Term Disability benefits and paid her for about four months. Then suddenly, they sent her a letter stating that she could return to work so the benefits were denied. She appealed to the insurance company to no avail.
Worried about her lost income, she called Fields Law for help. The attorneys at Fields Law began collecting medical records from multiple doctors and physical therapists to prepare for a final appeal. With the evidence strengthened, the Fields Law attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurer explaining that our client could no longer work as a Nurse’s Assistant. The insurance company agreed and our client received a lump-sum check for back pay, and monthly benefits through the end of the policy period.
