Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Virginia
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 Virgina.
Michael – Director of Engineering – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lupus, Depression, Anxiety
A director of engineering at a major hospital in Virginia found himself unable to keep up with his extremely complicated job. His treating doctor recommended that he work no more than 40 hours per week, as he would routinely work 60 hour weeks to fulfill all of his duties. He took time off from work and applied for Long Term disability benefits in order to recuperate. The Hartford denied his claim for benefits stating he could perform his job duties in a 40 hours work week.
Not knowing what he was supposed to do, he hired Fields Law Firm. His attorney hired a vocational consultant to argue the man could not perform his duties in a 40 hour work week. After reviewing updated medical records and the report from the vocational consultant, The Hartford paid our client his benefits. He was so impressed with the result of the appeal that he hired Fields Law to represent him on an ongoing basis.
Jeanie – Critical and Intensive Care Nurse – Seven, Virginia
Inoperable Stroke, Complications with Memory Impairment, Loss of Peripheral Vision, Disorientation
A Virginia woman had worked as a Critical and Intensive Care Nurse for 20 years before suffering from an inoperable stroke. She further developed complications with memory impairment, loss of peripheral vision, and chronic disorientation. Suddenly unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her insurer. However, The Standard denied her benefits on application. The denial letter claimed she had been prescribed medications to treat diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, which were risk factors for cardiovascular events, including strokes. On this basis, The Standard claimed she had a pre-existing condition, and denied her benefits.
She needed help appealing The Standard’s decision and found the attorneys at Fields Law. Our team of attorneys gathered evidence from The Standard, ordered updated medical records, and coordinated with her providers to acquire expert reports. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal challenging the insurance company on both the pre-existing denial, and their peer review reports. The Standard returned a decision within a month, overturning her prior denial and reinstating benefits. Our client soon had a check for back benefits in hand, and was secure knowing the experts at Fields Law had helped get the benefits she deserved.
Norma – Customer Service Representative – Colonial Beach, Virginia
Lumbar Radiculopathy
A Customer Service Representative selling propane and propane accessories loved her work and was a valued employee prior to developing severe low back pain. She submitted a claim to her disability insurance company. They approved her claim and paid benefits for just 6 months before denying her. The insurance company hired a doctor to review her medical records and stated that she was able to return to work.
The Fields Law attorneys began assisting in appealing her claim. We submitted updated medical records, arguing our client’s low back MRIs showed end-stage degenerative disc disease. After review of the updated records and the arguments on appeal, the insurer issued all outstanding benefits and reinstated benefits for our client.
