Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Florida
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 Florida.
Tammy – Marketing Supervisor – Orlando, Florida
Mitral Valve Disease, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Anemia, GERD, Thyroid Cancer, Endocarditis, Brain Tumor, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A marketing supervisor from Florida suffered from mitral valve disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism, hypertension, anemia, GERD, thyroid cancer, endocarditis, brain tumor, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her doctors took her off work and she began receiving Long Term Disability benefits through her employer’s plan. After the definition of disability changed under her policy, Reliance Standard discontinued her benefits, claiming she could perform various other occupations, despite her disabling conditions.
Concerned, she turned to Fields Law Firm for help. The Fields Law attorneys worked with our client to build an appeal establishing Reliance Standard failed to consider all of the relevant evidence, failed to properly consider the favorable Social Security Disability award, and failed to establish our client was capable of performing these additional occupations. After receiving our appeal, Reliance Standard reversed its denial, paid our client her backpay, and commenced payment of her monthly benefits.
Martin – Mechanic – Davie, Florida
Meniscus Tear, Knee Pain, Knee Replacement
A Florida Mechanic experienced chronic pain after having knee replacement surgery on both knees. His work required moving, stooping, and lifting, and his condition eventually became too severe for him to continue working. He was initially approved for Long Term Disability benefits. But suddenly, after receiving more than five years of monthly benefits, Lincoln Financial sent him a letter indicating he no longer met their definition of disabled and monthly benefits would stop.
Shocked at the sudden loss of income, he contacted Fields Law Firm for help. The attorneys at Fields Law contacted our client’s treating physicians, and ordered an independent vocational report to illustrate the serious nature of our client’s condition. Fields Law Firm submitted a strong appeal to the insurer and kept our client updated every step of the way. Ultimately, Lincoln Financial overturned their original decision. Our client received a lump-sum benefit for back-pay and had his monthly benefits reinstated.
Donald – Mineral Processor – Ocala, Florida
Headaches, Severe Pain, Anxiety, Depression
A mineral processor from Florida began having intense migraines and back pain. He attempted to continue work, but he started having blurred vision and was forced to stop working. He was paid Long Term Disability benefits for eighteen months. Prudential then sent him a letter stating that his benefits would end because he did not meet their definition of disabled.
Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Law for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law built a strong case for our client. They compiled updated reports from our client’s doctors, and reviewed the case file. Ultimately, Prudential reinstated Long Term Disability benefits for our client. With his monthly income restored, our client was relieved to be able to continue treatment without the stress of fighting Prudential.
