Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
Keith – Telecommunications Project Appraiser – West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Leg Pain, Rib Pain, Complications from Lung Removal
A project manager from Massachusetts began having severe pain in his leg and ribs. He previously had one of his lungs removed due to an infection which caused ongoing pain and difficulty breathing. He was unable to continue working and was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through his insurer at work. He received benefits for almost three years, but then the insurer denied ongoing payments and said he could return to work in a different occupation.
Worried for his lost income and the challenge of changing careers, he called Fields Law for help. Our team obtained all of our client’s medical records, and the Fields Law attorneys hired an expert to complete a vocational report which showed our client’s true occupational capacity. Armed with strong evidence, our attorneys sent an appeal to the insurance company. The insurer didn’t didn’t reverse their decision, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing and bolstered by the strong evidentiary record, our lawyers negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to be through fighting his insurance company and glad that he hired the Fields Law team to represent him.
Randy – Human Resources Manager – South Hadley, Massachusetts
Spinal Stenosis with Radiculopathy
A Human Resources Manager for a small business took a leave of absence to focus on his lower back issues. He applied for disability benefits through his Long Term Disability insurance carrier. The insurer approved and paid his claim for the entire 36-month Own Occupation period. However, the insurance company then stated the man was able to return to work at several sedentary jobs.
He searched for help online and found Fields Law and our attorneys assisted our client in determining the medical and legal basis used to terminate his disability benefits. After review of the information the insurer produced, our attorneys worked towards building medical evidence to challenge the insurer’s denial. The medical evidence was submitted to the insurance company as a part of the appeal. Soon after, the Insurance company swiftly overturned its decision to deny benefits and paid our client’s claim.
John – Field Engineer – Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Spinal Stenosis
A Field Engineer suffered a low back injury and was no longer able to perform the duties of his job, which often required in-person tours of work sites, heavy lifting, and extensive hours. He submitted a claim to his disability insurance carrier. Lincoln Financial performed a cursory review of the claim and denied his benefits. Unsure what to do, he searched for help online and hired Fields Law Firm to assist with disputing the denial of benefits.
Our attorneys worked on assembling evidence to contradict Lincoln Financial’s medical review. We requested a series of reports from our client’s neurosurgeon to identify his restrictions and limitations. Our attorneys argued the restrictions and limitations would not allow for the performance of our client’s demanding occupation. After review of the appeal, the denial decision was overturned and our client was issued his much deserved benefits.
