Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against The Hartford
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 The Hartford.
Marie – Customer Service Representative – Resaca, Georgia
Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
A Customer Service Representative worked for years until she developed fibromyalgia that was exacerbated by her various mental health issues. She left work and submitted a claim to her disability carrier, who denied benefits after a cursory review. The Hartford claimed she was capable of performing her fast-paced job and mentally taxing job. She searched for help online and found Fields Law Firm to represent her. Our attorneys strengthened our client’s case by securing medical reports from her doctors outlining specific restrictions she had that were fundamentally incompatible with her work. The medical information resulted in a favorable appeal and our client was happy to receive all outstanding benefits
Rhonda – Assistant Vice President – Canton, Georgia
Herniated Disc, Left Arm Radiculopathy, Fybromyalgia, Depression
An Assistant Vice President at a financial institution was diagnosed with radiculopathy and fibromyalgia following treatment for a herniated disc in her back and her condition forced her to stop working. She received Long Term Disability benefits but two years after benefits began, The Hartford suddenly stated that her benefits would stop. They sent a denial letter which stated that even though her doctors found she had difficulty performing activities such as cooking, cleaning, and driving, she was still able to work.
Frustrated with the decision from The Hartford, she contact Fields Law to assist her in appealing the decision. The attorneys at Fields Law compiled records from four treating physicians who disagreed with the findings in the denial letter. Our attorneys and support staff responded to multiple document requests from The Hartford and stayed in constant contact with our client to give updates. Ultimately, the attorneys at Fields Law were successful in appealing the denial. Our client was awarded back-pay and ongoing benefits. She is pleased to be able to fund her ongoing treatment and support her family with the benefits she receives.
Shannon – Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Winter Springs, Florida
Anaphylactic Reactions
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Florida began suffering from unexplained anaphylactic reactions while at work. The reactions increased in intensity over time. Luckily, she already worked in a hospital, so she could receive appropriate care when she suffered an attack. However, the reactions eventually became too severe, and she was forced to leave work. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her policy’s carrier, but was denied. The Hartford claimed that, despite her reactions, she could continue to work in a hospital environment.
Upon receiving her denial letter, she went for help. She retained the lawyers at Fields Law Firm. Our team of attorneys began coordinating with her physicians to secure letters of support while she pursued specialized testing. Our attorneys built up an appeal to The Hartford’s decision, including diagnostic testing showing that our client’s reactions may have been caused by common cleaning chemicals, thereby eliminating the potential that she could return to work in most environments. Faced with the insurmountable evidence that their prior determination was incorrect, The Hartford soon overturned the decision, issued back benefits, and reinstated future benefits. Our client was very happy with the outcome and is now able to focus on the treatment of her rare condition.
