Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Georgia
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 Georgia.
Marie – Customer Service Representative – Resaca, Georgia
Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
A Customer Service Representative worked for years until she developed fibromyalgia that was exacerbated by her various mental health issues. She left work and submitted a claim to her disability carrier, who denied benefits after a cursory review. The Hartford claimed she was capable of performing her fast-paced job and mentally taxing job. She searched for help online and found Fields Law Firm to represent her. Our attorneys strengthened our client’s case by securing medical reports from her doctors outlining specific restrictions she had that were fundamentally incompatible with her work. The medical information resulted in a favorable appeal and our client was happy to receive all outstanding benefits
David – Senior Vice President – Financial Industry – Warner Robins, Georgia
Bipolar Disorder, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease
A Senior Vice President for a financial services company became unable to work as a result of his bipolar disorder. He was placed in inpatient treatment and the insurance company did initially pay for his benefits. However, due to his large monthly benefit amount, the insurance company attempted to terminate his benefits after having him meet with their own neuropsychological evaluator. The evaluator’s report did not directly contradict his treating doctors’ recommendations, but the insurance company discontinued benefits anyway. The Senior Vice President also suffered from severe back pain as a result of a motor vehicle accident, which contributes to his ongoing disability.
After the insurance company ignored his treating physicians’ opinions and terminated benefits, he contacted Fields Law for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law formulated an appeal by working with his treating physicians to gather all necessary medical records as well as narrative reports from each treating physician.
To help the insurance company better understand the disability, the attorneys at Fields Law also engaged an independent expert for a more detailed explanation of bipolar disorder. The insurance company could no longer ignore the wealth of information provided to them as a result of the appeal submitted by Fields Law. Ultimately, they overturned their previous denial of benefits; our client was able to resume his life with peace of mind.
Sharon – Senior Support Specialist – Powder Springs, Georgia
Lupus, Epilepsy, Neuropathy
A Senior Support Specialist suffered from a number of different conditions which included Lupus, Epilepsy, and diabetic neuropathy. Despite her efforts, the combination of her conditions was too much for her to overcome and she was unable to continue working. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits and was eventually approved. After nearly two years, Liberty Mutual reviewed the claim and determined that the medical information no longer supported disability, as it was defined in her policy.
With no income to support herself, she knew she needed help so she retained Fields Law Firm to appeal her denial. The Fields Law attorneys were able to compile all of the necessary medical information from our client’s numerous doctors. With that information, we were able to prepare a strong appeal which highlighted the medical records supporting her disability. After reviewing the appeal, Liberty Mutual reinstated her claim for benefits. Our client was incredibly grateful for our help and happy to know her source of income would be returning.
