Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Prudential
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 case wins against Prudential.
Donald – Mineral Processor – Ocala, Florida
Headaches, Severe Pain, Anxiety, Depression
A mineral processor from Florida began having intense migraines and back pain. He attempted to continue work, but he started having blurred vision and was forced to stop working. He was paid Long Term Disability benefits for eighteen months. Prudential then sent him a letter stating that his benefits would end because he did not meet their definition of disabled.
Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Law for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law built a strong case for our client. They compiled updated reports from our client’s doctors, and reviewed the case file. Ultimately, Prudential reinstated Long Term Disability benefits for our client. With his monthly income restored, our client was relieved to be able to continue treatment without the stress of fighting Prudential.
Kyle – Sales Manager – Washington, District of Columbia
Bipolar, Depression Anxiety
A young up-and-coming executive stopped working due to severe anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. His symptoms resulted in an inability to keep up with the extremely demanding mental demands of his job. His insurer reviewed his claim for approximately five months before denying benefits, claiming that he wasn’t continuously disabled during the elimination period in the policy. The executive was confused because he had been consistently treating with a therapist and psychiatrist who adamantly stated he should remain out of work.
Worried and upset, he hired Fields Law Firm to fight this wrongful denial. Our attorneys first ordered updated medical records from our client’s therapist and psychiatrist. Then, we requested written comments from our client’s treating providers regarding his conditions. Our attorneys used that information to secure a favorable vocational report that concluded our client was unable to work at his former job. After Fields Law submitted the appeal, Prudential reinstated benefits well before the end of the 45 day review period. Our client received a substantial backpay check and was able to begin training for a low-stress future career.
Jamie – Masters Level Counselor – East Windsor, Connecticut
Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Exhaustion, Chronic Diarrhea, Chronic Nausea, Chronic Stomach Pain, Cognitive Difficulties, Anemia
A Masters Level Counselor from Connecticut worked for many years before succumbing to the symptoms of Chron’s Disease and leaving work. She suffered from chronic exhaustion, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, cognitive difficulties and anemia. She was insured for Long Term Disability and was approved for benefits upon her disablement. She received benefits for three years until Prudential abruptly terminated her benefits, stating that she could return to work in a different occupation.
They based their decision on some internal medical reviews which claimed she had lighter restrictions than what were provided by her own doctors. She knew she needed help appealing the denial decision and contacted Fields Law. Our attorneys quickly moved to gather updated medical records from all her doctors and secured a supportive letter from her primary treating physician. The attorneys at Fields Law also coordinated with a vocational expert to compile a report concerning our client’s workability, which came back fully supportive. The Fields Law team then submitted the appeal of Prudential’s denial. The insurer had no choice but to quickly overturn their prior decision, pay to date back benefits and reinstate future benefits.
