Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against The Hartford
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 The Hartford.
Brian – Dispatcher – Waipahu, Hawaii
Chronic Pain Disorder, Cervical Myelopathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis with Myopathy, Failed Back Surgery, Back Pain, Major Depression, Severe Anxiety, Insomnia
A dispatcher at Disney World Services became disabled and unable to work. He was approved for and received Short Term Disability benefits, which ran from his date of disability, through its exhaustion. After the expiration of his Short Term benefits, he became eligible for Long Term Disability benefits from his policy’s carrier. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits, but his application was denied because The Hartford determined he did not meet the Definition of Disability.
Upset at his sudden loss of income, he called Fields Law for help appealing The Hartford’s decision. The attorneys at Fields Law contacted our client’s doctors to compile reports of all of his symptoms and treatments. Our attorneys and submitted a comprehensive appeal. After a short period of time, The Hartford decided to overturn its previous denial of benefits, and retroactively paid our client back all his Long Term Disability benefits immediately.
Elizabeth – Teacher – Blairsville, Georgia
COPD, Diabetes II, Tachycardia, Osteoarthritis, Bilateral Carpal Tunnel
In Georgia, a 58 year old teacher had to leave work due to developing conditions that made performance of her daily duties impossible. After leaving work, she applied for and received Long Term Disability benefits from her insurer for 5 years. Without warning, the insurer hired a medical doctor to review her claim, then suddenly denied her claim. Although he had never examined her as a patient, the medical doctor stated she would be able to perform desk work on a full-time basis.
Unsure how to deal with the denial, our client found Fields Law and reached out for legal representation. Our attorneys gathered medical evidence to support our client and challenge the insurer’s wrongful decision. The appeal was submitted with legal and factual arguments about our client’s case. After a brief review, the insurer reinstated her claim and paid all past due benefits.
Marie – Customer Service Representative – Resaca, Georgia
Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
A Customer Service Representative worked for years until she developed fibromyalgia that was exacerbated by her various mental health issues. She left work and submitted a claim to her disability carrier, who denied benefits after a cursory review. The Hartford claimed she was capable of performing her fast-paced job and mentally taxing job. She searched for help online and found Fields Law Firm to represent her. Our attorneys strengthened our client’s case by securing medical reports from her doctors outlining specific restrictions she had that were fundamentally incompatible with her work. The medical information resulted in a favorable appeal and our client was happy to receive all outstanding benefits
