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.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Minnesota.
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.
Nicole – Underwriter – Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Chronic Degenerative Hip Disease
An Underwriter from Minnesota suffered from chronic hip degeneration her entire life and underwent a dozen surgeries prior to the age of 20. She was able to work sedentary jobs, but eventually, her condition became too severe and she was forced to stop full time work. She found a part-time job, was approved for partial benefits, and received benefits for four years. After her case was transferred to a different claims manager, Principal discontinued her benefits and said she could return to full-time work.
Worried about her lost income and still suffering from chronic pain, she contacted Fields Law for help. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal refuting Principal’s arguments and highlighting our client’s most recent medical treatment. Principal reversed its denial decision. Our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay and her monthly benefits once more.
