Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Tennessee
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 Tennessee.
Patricia – Warehouse Associate – Memphis, Tennessee
Veritgo, Fibromyalgia
A warehouse associate from Tennessee became disabled when she developed vertigo and fibromyalgia. Her insurer paid her Short Term Disability for a few months before discontinuing benefits, stating that her medical records failed to show she was unable to perform her job. Concerned, she decided to hire Fields Law Firm to appeal the wrongful denial. Our attorneys collected medical records and medical information from her doctors. In conjunction with legal arguments, the medical information was submitted to New York Life for review. They reversed their decision and reinstated our client’s Short Term benefits. Our client was grateful to have her financial security restored.
Jana – Staffing Coordinator – Dandridge, Tennessee
Spinal Stenosis in Lumbar and Cervical Spine, Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroidism
A Staffing Coordinator for a large tire manufacturer was forced to stop working due to spinal stenosis of her lumbar and cervical spine, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits and received them for almost one year. One day, out of the blue, she received a letter from stating that medical personnel from CIGNA reviewed her claim and determined that she could go back to work. These medical personnel gave these opinions without ever even meeting her.
She turned to Fields Law Firm for help. Our attorneys crafted an appeal in which we argued that CIGNA misconstrued the nature of our client’s job and the physical requirements associated with it. Furthermore, we argued that it was wrong to rely on doctors who had never met or examined her. After Fields Law submitted the appeal, CIGNA reviewed the evidence and admitted they made a mistake by discontinuing her benefits. They issued a check for the past due benefits that they owed to our client, who was very happy she entrusted Fields Law to handle her appeal.
Selena – Health Care Coordinator – Spring Hill, Tennessee
Seizure Disorder, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Narcolepsy, Post-Concussive Syndrome, TBI, Sleep Apnea, Celiac Disease, IBS
A 38 year old female worked as a Health Care Coordinator, a job she thoroughly enjoyed as it permitted her to interact with and help people who are in need. Her job was demanding as it required her to constantly be on her feet, helping individuals with mental health issues. While she wasn’t a trained psychiatrist, her job required her to provide a preliminary diagnosis so that the patient could be directed to the proper doctor for treatment. Analysis and positivity were at the heart of her job as she worked with people that sometimes were in a state of deep depression.
Unfortunately, she began experiencing dizziness and fatigue which, over time, evolved into fainting spells. Understandably, this made doing her job nearly impossible and she saw a doctor for help. She was diagnosed with seizure disorder and fibromyalgia and was advised that she should be extraordinarily cautious in performing the duties of her job. She continued with her job for several months, but eventually it became impossible to maintain the stamina the job required and she determined she needed to file for disability.
The Standard made payments for a brief period, but then suddenly and without any warning, issued a denial. Fearful that she would be unable to take care of herself and her children, she hired the Fields Law. Our attorneys collected supportive records and reports from her medical doctors and filed an appeal, which The Standard reviewed and quickly reversed its denial. Our client was overjoyed that she would now have money to take care of herself as she strives to figure out, with her doctors, how she can get better and return to work.
