Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in New Jersey
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 New Jersey.
Kathlene – Administrative Assistant – Vineland, New Jersey
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vertigo, Neuropathy, Depression, Anxiety
A woman form New Jersey suffered from a combination of conditions which included rheumatoid arthritis, vertigo, neuropathy, depression, and anxiety. Despite all of her best efforts, she was unable to work. Her Long Term Disability insurer denied the claim, alleging that she could perform her own job. She appealed on her own twice and was denied both times.
In need of help to fight the insurance company, she reached out to the attorneys at Fields Law for help. Despite being unable to add any additional evidence to the file or prepare an appeal, our attorneys worked hard reviewing the entire file from the insurer. The Fields Law team filed a lawsuit in federal court and utilized our knowledge of the file and the relevant law and negotiated a settlement.
Christine – Bank Branch Manager – Jackson, New Jersey
Ulnar Nerve Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Muscles Wasting, Radial Ulnar Joint Arthritis
A Bank Branch Manager from New Jersey fell at home and fractured her wrist. The injury did severe damage to her ligaments, nerves, and bones that connect her arm to her hand. As a result, she contracted complex regional pain syndrome and essentially lost all use of her left arm. Her job required carrying heavy coins, counting out teller drawers, and typing, so she was unable to continue working. She received Long Term Disability benefits for over a year, but then the insurance company stopped paying because they said she could return to work.
Her condition had only worsened since her initial application for benefits, so she was confused and angry with Liberty Mutual’s decision. She called Fields Law for help. Our team obtained the claim file from Liberty Mutual and found that they had overlooked key medical documents. The Fields Law attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company based on updated records and expert opinions. Liberty Mutual changed their decision and our client received a lump-sum check for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits.
Ann – Benefits Analyst – Manville, New Jersey
Severe Spondylosis, Radiculopathy into Extremities
A Benefits Analyst who worked at a hospital loved her job. Particularly, the patients that she worked with. She took great satisfaction in finding ways to help hospital patients to pay for their much-needed medical treatment. Unfortunately, she developed severe low back pain that radiated down to her legs, and made standing and sitting for extended periods of time near impossible. She began seeing a neurologist, who at first administered injections. Because of the severity of the condition, she then underwent surgery. The operation did not diminish the pain and eventually she had to notify the hospital she could not return to work.
She filed for disability benefits which were granted temporarily, but later denied based on a simple records review by the insurance carrier. She immediately hired Fields Law to review her case. Our attorneys assembled medical records and supportive reports and filed an appeal which persuaded CIGNA to overturn their denial. The payments were reinstated, and our client began receiving the much-needed payments to support her and her family’s needs.
