Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
Jacqui – Municipal Maintenance Worker – Stickney, South Dakota
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia
A municipal maintenance worker suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and fibromyalgia was paid Long Term Disability benefits for several years before her insurer denied her claim. Despite her conditions, she continued to work part-time throughout her entire claim, and her insurer tried to use this against her. That was when she reached out to Fields Law Firm.
In an appeal, our attorneys explained that her pain made it impossible for her to work full-time in any capacity and provided updated medical records and reports to support this. Unfortunately, her insurer upheld their denial. The Fields Law Firm attorneys filed a lawsuit on this claim and quickly began negotiations, leading to a deal that got our client the majority of what she was owed. Our client was so thankful for how hard the entire Fields Law Firm team worked to get her the fastest and best results on her case.
Joann – Social Worker – Spearfish, South Dakota
Autoimmune Conditions, Urticaria/Angina
A Social Worker was rendered disabled by her chronic Urticaria/Angina and various Autoimmune conditions. After being denied for Short Term Disability benefits, she reached out to Fields Law Firm for assistance. Our team appealed the denial and helped her apply for Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability benefits. Although our client was subsequently approved for Social Security Disability benefits and even her student loans were discharged due to her disability, the insurer denied her claims for both Long and Short Term disability benefits.
The Fields Law Firm attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer. During litigation, our client emphasized resolving the matter quickly via settlement. Our attorneys sent an initial demand to the insurer, and negotiations commenced. Fortunately, the strong advocacy of our attorneys resulted in a great offer from the insurer, which our client gladly accepted. She walked away with a lump sum payout, happy and grateful for the entire Fields Law Firm team.
Diana – Medical Coder – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines
A medical coder from South Dakota was forced out of work due to chronic pain, spinal fusions, and muscle spasms. She had tried numerous methods of pain management over the years, but nothing helped get her pain fully under control. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits with Unum, but her claim was denied at the application stage. She turned to Fields Law Firm for help appealing the denial.
Our team gathered her medical records and a statement from her primary care provider in support of her disability. Unum reversed their decision and approved our client for ongoing Long Term Disability benefits. She also received a lump sum payment for the back benefits owed to her.
