Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Minnesota
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.
Explore our Minnesota long-term disability case results for denied claims.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Minnesota.
Deana – Teacher – Apple Valley, Minnesota
Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Substance Abuse Disorders
A teacher in Minnesota suffering from major depressive disorder, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and ADHD could not work for an extended period. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits under her Madison National policy, but they denied the claim on initial application stating that the documentation did not support total disability.
She turned to Fields Law for assistance. The Fields Law team gathered supporting documentation, including medical evidence and opinion letters from her medical providers, and submitted an administrative appeal challenging the denial. After reviewing all the additional information, Madison National reversed the initial decision. While the appeal was pending, her conditions improved, and she returned to work. Madison National paid her disability benefits for a closed period for the time that she had been disabled and unable to work.
Bruce – Floor Supervisor – Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Degenerative Disc Disease, Heart Disease, Knees, Hips, Narrowing Cranial Blood Vessels
A floor supervisor for a food services company in Minnesota developed severe joint issues over the course of his career. Unable to continue working, he applied for Long Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. However, the insurer denied his claim, asserting that his medical records did not support restrictions to prevent him from returning to work.
He retained Fields Law to appeal the decision. The Fields team gathered his updated medical records and crafted an appeal. Upon consideration, Sedgwick overturned their denial, issued payment for back benefits, and began making monthly payments.
Ezekiel – Cashier – Shakopee, Minnesota
Back Injury
A cashier from Minnesota injured his back while at work and was subsequently only able to work part time. As part of his disability process, he applied for Short Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. Upon review, the insurer denied his claim for failure to provide adequate information to support his disablement.
He retained Fields Law to help him comply with his policy. The Fields attorneys compiled his records and wrote an appeal of the insurer’s decision. Upon review, Sedgwick found they had everything required to process his disability application and overturned their prior denial, granting him Short Term Disability benefits.
