Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Reliance Standard
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 Reliance Standard.
Thelma – Special Apparatus Operator – Batesville, Mississippi
Torn Rotator Cuff in Left Shoulder, Continued Shoulder Pain
A woman in Mississippi suffered a torn rotator cuff in her left shoulder. Due to her condition, she was unable to continue working in her physically demanding job, and was awarded Long Term Disability benefits by her insurer. Over two years later, Reliance Standard cut off her benefits claiming that she was no longer disabled under her policy. After reviewing her medical records, Reliance Standard claimed that she had the ability to work certain jobs they had identified.
Unsure of how to fight her insurance company and uncertain of a future with limited education and work prospects, she reached out to Fields Law for help. The attorneys at Fields Law began updating our client’s medical records to submit to Reliance Standard. We then argued that they had made critical mistakes in their determination of the client’s case. Upon review, Reliance Standard reversed their decision and recommenced the payment of monthly benefits. The client found tremendous relief at getting her benefits reinstated and was able to put her mind at ease.
Claire – Logistics Clerk – Carriere, Mississippi
Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Portal Vein Thrombosis
A Logistics Clerk in Mississippi developed severe liver issues that impacted her ability to work in even sedentary clerical jobs. She left work and applied for Long Term Disability benefits. Her insurer initially approved the claim and paid benefits for 24 months. However, Reliance Standard notified our client that her benefits were discontinued beyond 24 months because it believed her liver conditions were due to alcohol abuse, which was subject to a limited payment period.
She was unsure what to do and contacted Fields Law after doing an internet search. Our attorneys assembled an appeal using commentary from our client’s doctor stating that her liver issues were multifactorial, and it was impossible to quantify how much was related to alcohol versus other factors. After a brief review, Reliance Standard awarded benefits to our client.
Alicia – Regulatory Operations Specialist – Bemidji, Minnesota
Stroke with Neurological and Cognitive Complications
Working in the regulatory division of a large medical technology company, a woman from Minnesota suddenly suffered a stroke. She left work indefinitely to focus on her recovery. She submitted a claim for Long Term Disability benefits with her insurer and received a denial letter.
She found Fields Law online after searching for an attorney to assist with contesting the denial. Our attorneys examined the claim file and found numerous oversights. We updated our client’s medical records and submitted a legal memorandum arguing her case. After a brief review, the insurer agreed to pay our client her benefits.
