Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Nebraska
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 Nebraska.
Patrick – Sales Representative – Omaha, Nebraska
Migraines
A commercial sales representative for ADT sold and created plans for alarm systems with large commercial businesses. He loved his job, particularly interacting with customers and meeting their needs to protect not only their facilities, but also their intellectual property. Unfortunately, one day he developed a severe headache that kept him out of work for several days. He assumed the headache would go away as, at times, Tylenol and ibuprofen would ease the pain. But, when the headache increased and persisted to where it became unbearable, he saw a doctor who diagnosed severe migraines and started him on a treatment plan. While the treatment plan provided some improvement, the headaches affected his ability to do his job which required focus, concentration and an outgoing personality.
He could no longer do his job and filed for Long Term Disability benefits. Despite medical records clearly documenting the severity of the headaches, CIGNA denied the application for benefits. Left with no options and a lack of income to support his family, he hired Fields Law. The attorneys at Fields Law engaged his doctors, assembled medical records and reports, and filed a successful, favorable appeal. To our client’s great relief, the disability payments and back pay were issued and he could now meet the financial needs of his family and continue with his treatment plans with the hopes of resolving his medical condition and returning to full-time work.
Grace – Registered Nurse – Omaha, Nebraska
Heart Failure
A registered nurse became disabled when her heart function reduced to dangerously low levels. As a result, she was unable to keep up with her duties taking care of patients. Her Long Term Disability insurer denied the claim for the outset, stating that the medical records did not show sufficient evidence she was unable to work as of her date of disability.
Not sure what she should do, she reached out to Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys began by requesting detailed narrative reports from our client’s cardiological care team. Additionally, we helped our client draft a sworn statement discussing the events leading up to her disability. Reliance Standard reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. Our client was so impressed with Fields Law that she hired us to represent her on an ongoing basis.
Rose – Metal Shop Supervisor – Lincoln, Nebraska
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Complications from Broken Neck
A metal shop supervisor had surgery for a severe neck injury. Her neck pain after surgery was strong and her range of motion became limited; she was forced to quit working. She was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through her insurance company. After receiving benefits, and being unable to work for 15 years, her insurer told her that she would no longer receive benefits and that she could return to work.
Worried about her lost income, she contacted Fields Law for assistance. Our attorneys obtained her insurer’s case file and contacted our client’s treating physician. After reviewing the documents, the Fields Law attorneys realized the insurer missed a key report from our client’s doctor. Our attorneys filed a strong appeal and the denial was overturned. Our client received a lump-sum check for back pay and was awarded ongoing benefits. She was relieved to have her monthly income restored.
