Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in New Mexico
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.
View our New Mexico long-term disability case outcomes and client victories.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in New Mexico.
Sara – Service Center Representative – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue
A young woman in New Mexico suffered from a number of issues including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Due to her condition, she was unable to continue working in her job as a Service Center Representative at a local hospital, and was awarded Long Term Disability benefits by her insurer. Nearly two years later, her insurer cut off her benefits claiming that she was no longer disabled under her policy. Metlife claimed after reviewing her medical records that she had the ability to work in her own occupation.
Unsure of how to fight Metlife and unsure of a future with limited education and work prospects, she reached out to Fields Law Firm for help. The attorneys at Fields Law went to work updating our client’s medical records to submit to the insurance company. We then argued thatMetlife had made critical mistakes in their determination of our client’s case. Upon review, Metlife partially reversed their decision and agreed that she had been disabled for a closed period of time but denied that she was disabled going forward.
The attorneys at Fields Law began compiling all of the necessary records and reports from doctors necessary. They then drafted a winning appeal which led to Metlife overturn their denial and admit that she continued to be disabled. Our client was overjoyed that she was able to succeed in her claim and felt peace of mind knowing that her livelihood was returned.
Susan – Director of Dining Services – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Meniere’s Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
A Director of Dining from New Mexico was required to be on her feet most of the day. She suffered from a condition that causes unpredictable bouts of dizziness and vomiting. When she went into one of these episodes, it was impossible for her to do anything. Moving around like she must in her occupation, or any other occupation, triggers these episodes. Her doctors took her out of all work, and she applied for Long Term Disability benefits through her employer. Aetna denied her claim, determining that she could safely be on her feet for most of the day and carry up to 20 pounds. She was shocked at this news and reached out to Fields Law for an explanation and guidance through the process.
Our Team quickly went through all our client’s medical records and drafted an appeal to quash the argument made by Aetna. We included in our appeal the record from the Social Security Administration, who deemed our client disabled from performing substantially any gainful activity in the national economy due to her condition, and granted her Social Security Disability benefits. Our Team also obtained reports from our client’s doctors that illustrate her disability. Ultimately, Aetna acknowledged a disability following this appeal and granted our client ongoing Long Term Disability benefits. Our client appreciated the support and hard work from the Fields Law team.
Holly – Electrical Assembler – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Anxiety, Crohn’s Colitis, Syncopal Episodes
An electrical assembler in New Mexico became disabled in the early 2000’s. She submitted a claim to her Long Term Disability insurer. They paid her for almost two decades, when suddenly and without warning they denied the claim. CIGNA stated the woman was able to return to gainful employment.
Not sure what she should do, she found Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys requested a detailed narrative report from the primary care provider. The report and additional medical evidence were submitted with a memorandum of law arguing our client’s case. CIGNA reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. Our client was thankful for the hard work of Fields Law and the favorable decision.
