Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Sun Life Financial
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 Sun Life Financial.
Carissa – Assistant Manager – Simpsonville, South Carolina
Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression
An assistant manager at a large outlet store handled everything from payroll, scheduling, to unloading shipments in the warehouse. When she developed fibromyalgia, it exacerbated her depression and anxiety resulting in a complete inability to work. She submitted a claim to her disability insurance carrier, who determined she was not disabled from her job.
She found Fields Law Fim and hired us to file an appeal on her behalf and challenge the wrongful denial. We secured a report from the client’s treating provider that outlined the difficulties she would have with her work as an assistant manager. Our attorneys assembled the medical information and filed an appeal with Sun Life Financial. After reviewing our client’s case, Sun Life Financial approved her claim.
Johnny – Recycling Operator – Lexington, North Carolina
Fibromyalgia
A recycling operator became disabled after developing fibromyalgia. He filed a claim for Short Term Disability benefits. The insurance company paid benefits to the man for a few weeks, agreeing he was unable to perform the duties of his heavy-duty occupation. Without warning, Sun Life Financial decided to deny benefits. It stated he could return to work and lift up to 100 pounds at his job, which was far from the truth.
He decided to hire Fields Law Firm to help him appeal the denial decision. The Fields Law attorneys updated our client’s medical records and secured written reports from his treating physicians describing his severe and debilitating symptoms. The appeal was submitted with a substantial legal memorandum arguing Sun Life Financial ignored the medical evidence supporting our client’s disability. Shortly after the appeal was submitted, Sun Life Financial overturned the denial and paid the rest of the Short Term Disability benefits owed to our client.
Anna – Casino Floor Supervisor – Hernando, Mississippi
Psoriatic Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease
A casino floor supervisor had long-term pain in her hands and feet. She was constantly on her feet at her job which made treatment difficult. Her symptoms worsened over time and eventually she was forced to stop work. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her employer’s insurance company but was denied. Sun Life Financial said that despite her condition, she was able to continue working.
After the denial, she contacted Fields Law Firm for help with an appeal. Our Fields Law attorneys compiled updated medical records from our client’s doctors and sent a strong appeal to Sun Life Financial. While the insurer was reviewing the claim, our attorneys were able to negotiate a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check, and happy to put the fight against Sun Life Financial behind her.
