Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Indiana
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.
See how our team secured benefits in Indiana long-term disability cases.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Indiana.
Michael – Sourcing Analyst – Carmel, Indiana
Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Diabetes, Vocal Paralysis
A sourcing analyst in Indiana applied for Long Term Disability benefits after stopping work due to serious health conditions, including a stroke, congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and vocal paralysis. Symetra Insurance Company denied the claim, asserting that full-time work in the regular occupation remained possible.
With income at stake and appeal deadlines approaching, the claimant turned to Fields Law for legal guidance and a clear path forward. The Fields attorneys reviewed the insurer’s claim file and strengthened the record by obtaining targeted medical records and physician reports. After the appeal submission, Symetra Insurance Company overturned the denial and approved the claim, resulting in a lump-sum payment for past-due benefits and ongoing Long Term Disability benefits.
Scott – Machinist – Richmond, Indiana
Asthma, Long Covid
A machinist in Indiana developed disabling asthma and long COVID symptoms that made continuing work impossible. Although Long Term Disability benefits were initially approved, New York Life later terminated the claim, cutting off the income support the policy was intended to provide.
Fields Law prepared a focused appeal, gathering medical records documenting the severity and ongoing impact of the conditions, including a detailed report from a treating physician. A Fields attorney drafted a legal memorandum explaining why reinstatement was required under the policy terms. The appeal resulted in the claim being reapproved, with back pay issued for benefits owed since the termination, and Long Term Disability benefits restored. Fields professionals continue to monitor the claim to help maintain the benefits in place.
Richard – Transport and Correctional Officer – New Castle, Indiana
Severe Diverticular Disease of the Colon
A transport and correctional officer in Indiana stopped work due to complications from a perforated colon caused by severe diverticular disease. A policyholder, they applied for Long Term Disability benefits through Mutual of Omaha. Despite multiple procedures and surgeries, inpatient hospital stays, and ongoing outpatient therapies, the claim was denied. The insurer asserted that absences from work disqualified coverage, even as the medical record documented significant functional limitations.
Fields Law handled the administrative appeal with a focused, evidence-driven approach. The Fields attorneys obtained and organized key medical records and work history to demonstrate that the policyholder met the policy’s definition of disability and remained eligible for coverage. As a result, Mutual of Omaha reinstated benefits and issued back pay for the full period the benefits had been denied.
