Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Michigan
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.
Review our Michigan long-term disability claim results and benefit recoveries.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Michigan.
Daryl – Social Worker – Novi, Michigan
Major Depressive Disorder
A social worker from Michigan, worked for more than 20 years when a mental health condition made it impossible to continue working. A Long Term Disability claim was filed, and Sedgwick initially approved benefits for a limited, closed period. When ongoing coverage was requested, Sedgwick denied the claim, stating that the medical information did not support an impairment that prevented work.
Fields Law stepped in to manage the appeal and strengthen the record. The Fields team requested updated medical records, obtained a detailed letter of support from the treating physician, and prepared a thorough appeal that directly addressed each reason given for the denial. After reviewing the appeal and supporting exhibits, Sedgwick reversed its prior decision, issued a backpay check, and restored the benefits that had been pursued.
Matthew – Production Worker – Kalamazoo, Michigan
Cardiac Syncope and Coronary Artery Disease
A production worker in Michigan received Long Term Disability benefits for more than a decade, then faced denial from Guardian, despite documented cardiac syncope and coronary artery disease. This was not the first interruption of benefits, and the client returned to Fields Law Firm after prior reinstatements to pursue a prompt, organized response at the administrative appeal level.
The Fields attorneys prepared a detailed appeal supported by updated medical records and a focused letter from the treating cardiologist. The appeal directly addressed gaps in Guardian’s decision and presented clear medical support for continued restrictions. After reviewing the submitted evidence, the insurer reversed the denial and reinstated monthly benefits.
Cara – Investigative Manager – East Lansing, Michigan
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Migraines, Insomnia
An investigative manager for the State of Michigan developed multiple severe mental health symptoms due to ongoing chronic migraines. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. Unfortunately, her benefits were denied by the insurer.
She retained Fields Law to help appeal the decision. The Fields attorneys began assembling an appeal, including gathering updated medical records and getting detailed letters of support from our client’s treating providers. The team then wrote a lengthy appeal addressing the points raised in the insurer’s denial. Sedgwick considered the new evidence and overturned their prior determination. They issued a check for backpay and began paying monthly benefits.
