Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Prudential
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 case wins against Prudential.
Sherri – Licensed Practical Nurse – Bassett, Virginia
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue, Cognitive Decline
A nurse who was experiencing fatigue, balance issues, and cognitive decline was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She could no longer perform her normal work duties so she applied for Long Term Disability benefits through her employer’s insurance company. Prudential approved her benefits but, after paying for two years, the benefits suddenly stopped.
Worried about her lost income and declining health, she contacted Fields Law Firm for help. The attorneys at Fields Law obtained medical records from all of our client’s doctors and requested the claim file from Prudential. In the two weeks before the denial was sent, our client had twenty injections due to worsening symptoms. With strong evidence compiled, our attorneys sent an appeal to Prudential.
Prudential changed their minds and granted benefits. Our client received a lump-sum check for back pay and is receiving monthly benefits again.
Jean – Certified Nurse Midwife – Richmond, Virginia
Failed Back Fusion, Nerve Damage, Numbness, Weakness, Instability
A Certified Nurse Midwife from Richmond, Virginia underwent back fusion surgery and experienced severe complications. She had difficulty sleeping due to nerve damage resulting in chronic severe pain. She received Long Term Disability benefits for about two years, but then the insurance company stopped paying and said she should return to work.
She was worried about her lost income and angry with the insurance company. She called Fields Law for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and found that the insurer overlooked and oversimplified our client’s symptoms. The Fields Law attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company based on updated medical records and new explanations of our client’s condition from her treating doctors. The insurance company changed their decision, and our client received a lump-sum check for back-pay as well as ongoing monthly benefits. She was happy with the representation she got from Fields Law Firm, and is pleased to be done fighting with her insurer.
Rhonda – Customer Care Representative – Stanbury, Utah
Encephalopathy, Chronic Fatique, Seizure Focal Disorder
A mother of five worked hard to take care of her children and pay the bills. As a very friendly and cheerful person, she worked as a Customer Care Representative. She enjoyed her job very much because it allowed her to interact with people. One day she began to experience significant fatigue, joint pain, and awful headaches that simply would not go away. Her condition worsened, and she finally saw doctor who diagnosed her as having encephalopathy, chronic fatigue, and seizure focal disorder. Eventually, these conditions led to major depression.
When her work became too difficult, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits. When her application was denied, she attempted to file an appeal on her own, but Prudential maintained its original position and would not reverse the denial. Left with no options, she contacted Fields Law. The attorneys at Fields Law reached out to medical providers and obtained records and reports documenting the injuries, its terrible effects, and the disabling restrictions imposed by the doctors. Our attorneys filed an appeal; within a very short period, Prudential reversed its position, granting the disability benefits she so desperately needed.
