Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania.
Neil – Printing Press Operator – Watsontown, Pennsylvania
Syncopal Episodes
A press operator at a printing company became disabled after suffering a series of blackouts. He was unable to stand or walk for any significant period of time due to the danger of falling over. Initially, his insurer agreed that he was unable to perform his duties at the printing press. However, they then denied benefits during the Any Occupation period in the policy, stating the claimant could return to work at a number of sedentary jobs, despite the doctor telling Metlife that his patient was unable to work due to the danger of blacking out in the work space, even at a sedentary-type job.
The Fields Law attorneys collected updated medical records and a narrative report from our client’s treating physicians outlining his inability to work. The medical support was submitted with a brief arguing that our client’s blackouts would completely rule out any potential job base due to liability issues. Metlife agreed and reinstated the disability benefits and our client was able to continue treating for his blackout episodes with his financial security re-established.
Maria – Department Store Manager – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Plantar Fasciitis
A department store manager stopped working due to the development of plantar fasciitis. She was required to be on her feet for eight to ten hours per day, and her foot pain was so severe she couldn’t stand or walk for more than a few minutes. She submitted a claim to her insurer, who paid benefits for several months before denying her. The denial letter stated the woman could return to work because she could stand for up to six hours per day. She submitted her own appeal, which New York Life quickly denied.
Unable to work and worried about the loss of income, she hired Fields Law to file a second appeal on her behalf. Our attorneys uncovered a crucial mistake in the vocational review performed on our client’s case by New York Life. They failed to consider how much time she was actually required to be on her feet while working. In response, Fields Law hired a vocational expert to explain the actual duties that our client’s job required. After a brief review, New York Life reinstated benefits and our client received a sizable back payment.
Stacy – Dispatcher – North Babylon, Pennsylvania
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Severe Anxiety
A Dispatcher from Pennsylvania suffered from irritable bowel syndrome and severe anxiety. Due to her condition, she was unable to continue working in her sedentary occupation. Her Long Term Disability insurer denied her claim, asserting that her medical records did not indicate any impairment that prevented her from performing her job.
Scared about what to do, she reached out to Fields Law Firm. The attorneys at Fields Law began updating our client’s medical records to submit to New York Life. In addition, we provided New York Life with a report from her treating doctor that outlined her condition and her inability to work. Upon review, they reversed their decision and recommenced the payment of monthly benefits. Our client was relieved with the reinstatement of her benefits.
