Short & Long Term Disability Lawsuit Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability litigation 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 lawsuit case wins.
Michael – Customer Service Representative – Belton, Texas
Congestive Heart Failure, Memory Problems
A Texas customer service representative began feeling short of breath. His doctor diagnosed him with congestive heart failure and recommended limiting his activity. He stopped working due to his disability. The insurance company initially approved him for Long Term Disability benefits, but after nearly two years, they sent a letter saying that he no longer fit their definition of “disabled.”
Frustrated at the decision from his insurer, he contacted Fields Law Firm to determine his next steps. The attorneys at Fields Law contacted our client’s doctors and compiled a strong summary of treatment and symptoms. The appeal was unsuccessful, but our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for trial, the Fields Law attorneys were able to negotiate a generous lump-sum settlement for our client’s remaining benefits.
Joan – Clinical Manager – Lewisburg, Tennessee
Fatigue, Dizziness, Headaches, Decreased Short Term Memory
A clinical manager applied for Long Term Disability benefits through her insurer after suffering fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and decreased short-term memory, but was denied for benefits. The insurance company first denied her benefits when they determined that she was not eligible for benefits because the documentation did not support the conclusion that she was unable to perform the material and substantial duties of her own occupation as a clinical manager throughout her 180-day elimination period. She appealed this denial on her own and the insurer again denied her claim for Long Term Disability benefits.
Upset with the insurer’s decision to deny Long Term Disability benefits, she called Fields Law for help. The attorneys at Fields Law filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparation for trial, our attorneys were able to negotiate a generous lump-sum settlement for our client, who gladly accepted the offer.
Keri – HR Manager – Nashville, Tennessee
Avascular Necrosis, Low Back Pain, Osteopenia
A Human Resources Manager from Tennessee was diagnosed with avascular necrosis which caused severe knee pain. Her pain impacted her gait and what started as knee pain eventually became knee, back, and neck pain. Eventually her symptoms made work impossible. She applied for Long Term Disability through his employer’s insurance plan and received benefits for two years. After two years however, the insurance company stopped paying because they said she could return to work.
She was angry at the insurance company and worried about her lost income, so she called Fields Law for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and used updated medical records and doctor’s opinions to draft a strong appeal. The insurance company did not change their mind, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement which our client happily accepted, glad to be through fighting with her insurance company.
