Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
Kenya – Medical Support Specialist – Charlotte, North Carolina
Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Migraines, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome, Major Depressive Disorder
A Medical Support Specialist stopped working due to cervical myofascial pain syndrome, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and major depressive disorder. She applied for benefits through her employer-provided group Long Term Disability policy and was initially approved. However, by an impersonal letter, Liberty Mutual terminated her Long Term Disability benefits because they had decided she did not meet the definition of Disabled.
Upset by the sudden loss of income, she turned to the attorneys at Fields Law to appeal this decision. Our attorneys compiled all of her medical records, obtained favorable reports from her treating doctors, and submitted a comprehensive appeal. After receiving the appeal, Liberty Mutual made a decision to overturn its prior termination of benefits within weeks of receiving the appeal. Our client was astonished at the quick results, and was happy about the outcome and restored source of income, all thanks to making a call to the attorneys at Fields Law Firm.
Hashim – Customer Service Representative – Cary, North Carolina
Bipolar II
A customer service representative stopped working due to emotional instability associated with bipolar disorder. His Long Term Disability insurer denied his claim from the outset, stating that his medical records failed to show he was unable to return to work. After learning this unfortunate news, he found Fields Law through an online search and reached out for help. After reviewing his case, we determined his benefits were wrongly denied and started to work on an appeal. We researched relevant legal grounds for the appeal, assembled updated medical records, and requested a detailed report from our client’s treating provider. The appeal was submitted early, and after a brief review, Metlife reversed its decision to deny benefits and started paying our client’s claim. With his financial security restored, our client was able to afford his living expenses and continue to treat with his care team.
Anthony – Delivery Driver/Sales Representative – Browns Summit, North Carolina
Back Pain, Complications from Back Surgery
After a delivery driver from North Carolina had spinal fusion surgery, he tried to return to work but the pain was too great. He exhausted his Short Term Disability benefits and applied for Long Term Disability benefits. Despite a report from his doctor that his condition was worsening, Sedgwick denied his claim for Long Term Disability benefits.
Frustrated and scared that his income was in jeopardy, he contacted Fields Law Firm for help with an appeal. The Fields Law attorneys compared doctors’ recommendations to our client’s job description. Our client’s doctors were recommending that he should not lift more than ten pounds, but his job description said he was required to lift more than fifty pounds regularly. Additionally, Sedgwick ignored the doctor who advised that our client’s condition was worsening. The Fields Law attorneys compiled medical evidence and submitted an appeal. Sedgwick ultimately overturned their decision and our client was awarded his monthly Long Term Disability benefits.
