Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in California
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 California.
Cristela – Assembler – Linwood, California
Hand Injury, Chronic Pain
An assembler from California suffered a debilitating hand injury and was forced out of work. Her initial claim for Long Term Disability benefits was approved, and she remained on claim for years due to the severity of her conditions. Unfortunately, she was left without a financial safety net when Mutual of Omaha unexpectedly terminated her benefits.
Unsure of how to proceed without her monthly payments, she contacted the team at Fields Law for assistance. The Fields team analyzed her claim file and presented medical evidence of the client’s conditions, which clearly showed her inability to work. Mutual of Omaha reversed their decision and the client’s benefits were reapproved. She received backpay, and her monthly benefits resumed.
Carolina – Spanish Teacher – Brentwood, California
Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Headaches, Cognitive Deficits
A Spanish teacher from California stopped working because of her multiple sclerosis, chronic headaches, chronic fatigue, and cognitive deficits. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied when Mutual of Omaha determined that she could work full-time in her regular occupation.
Knowing she needed help, she contacted Fields Law. The Fields attorneys reviewed the insurer’s claim file and drafted an appeal. After reviewing the appeal, Mutual of Omaha overturned their prior determination and approved her claim resulting a lump-sum payment and ongoing benefits to the client.
William – Finance Manager – Los Angeles, California
Back Pain, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Nerve Pain
A California finance manager began having back pain. He had undergone three prior back surgeries, and the hardware in his back was failing. His pain was severe when sitting, so he had to stop working at his office job. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits through his employer and was denied by the insurance company based on an off-hand doctor’s note that said he could work from home.
Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Law for help. Our team requested medical records from all our client’s physicians to write a strong appeal. The insurance company denied the appeal, but our attorneys began preparing for a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing, the Fields Law attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement check and professional advocacy Fields Law provided.
