Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Alabama
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.
Review our Alabama long-term disability case results to see how we support policyholders.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Alabama.
Ricky – Land Surveyor – Auburn, Alabama
Severe Back Arthritis, Acute Pancreatitis, GERD, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Occipital Neuralgia, Spondylosis, Post Laminectomy Syndrome
A land surveyor from Alabama was forced to end his career due to multiple debilitating musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits through Guardian, but his claim was denied, even after trying to appeal.
Needing more guidance, he reached out to Fields Law to assist him with filing another appeal against Guardian. His team at Fields Law presented a strong case and after considering the additional information, the client won months of backpay.
Jimmy – Machine Operator – Smiths Station, Alabama
Cervical and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Opiate Usage, Neuropathy, Status Post-failed Foot Surgery
A Machine Operator from Alabama was forced out of work following a failed foot surgery and the worsening of his degenerative disc disease. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied by his insurer. Seeking help, he signed on with Fields Law Firm to fight his case.
The Fields Law Firm attorneys drafted an appeal of the insurer’s decision, including updated medical records and a letter of support from his primary treating physician. Unfortunately, the insurer upheld their denial of his benefits, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer in federal court, arguing that their denial was not supported by the evidence. We were eventually able to negotiate a favorable settlement for all of our client’s claims and he received the check for the lump sum settlement just a few weeks later.
Melanie – Communications Manager – Brewton, Alabama
Migraines, Visual Disturbances, Syncopal Spells
A communications manager from Alabama began having severe migraines that made her unable to read, concentrate, drive, or generally function. She tried to stay at work for some time, even working from home in bed to try to make up for any missed days in the office. Ultimately, her symptoms were too severe and she was forced to stop working. She received Long Term Disability benefits from her insurer for two years, but then suddenly the payments stopped. The insurance company said she no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Worried about her lost income and her ongoing migraines, she contacted Fields Law for assistance. Our attorneys combed through over 1200 pages of claim documents from the insurance company and discovered there were key records the insurer overlooked. The Fields Law attorneys collected updated documentation from our client’s doctors and filed a strong appeal to the insurance company. The insurance company didn’t budge, and our lawyers filed a federal lawsuit to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was relieved to be done fighting the insurance company and pleased with the professional advocacy Fields Law.
