Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Sedgwick
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 Sedgwick.
Raymond – Manufacturing – Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Spinal Stenosis, Radiculopathy, Chronic Neck Pain
A manufacturer from West Virginia stopped working due to spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and chronic neck pain. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied when Sedgwick decided that he could work full-time in his regular occupation.
In order to secure his income, he contacted Fields Law for help. The attorneys at Fields Law reviewed the insurer’s claim file and gathered doctor’s records and reports. In response to the appeal, Sedgwick overturned their prior determination and approved his claim, resulting a lump-sum payment and ongoing benefits.
Sander – Mid-Market Sales Executive – Watertown, Wisconsin
Severe Headaches/Migraines
A mid-market sales executive for a multinational telecommunications company in Wisconsin developed severe and persistent headaches/migraines. Unable to continue working, he filed for Short Term Disability benefits. Sedgwick determined that he was not prevented from performing his own occupation and denied his application.
He retained Fields Law to help secure his benefits. The Fields team requested updated medical records and support from his doctor. The attorneys wrote an appeal of the insurer’s denial decision, addressing each of the insurer’s arguments. Upon consideration of the appeal, Sedgwick overturned their prior denial.
Cara – Investigative Manager – East Lansing, Michigan
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Migraines, Insomnia
An investigative manager for the State of Michigan developed multiple severe mental health symptoms due to ongoing chronic migraines. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. Unfortunately, her benefits were denied by the insurer.
She retained Fields Law to help appeal the decision. The Fields attorneys began assembling an appeal, including gathering updated medical records and getting detailed letters of support from our client’s treating providers. The team then wrote a lengthy appeal addressing the points raised in the insurer’s denial. Sedgwick considered the new evidence and overturned their prior determination. They issued a check for backpay and began paying monthly benefits.
