PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS
Here are just a few of our lawsuit wins for our clients around the United States.
Insurance companies are not named in our lawsuit results due to confidentiality agreements. Please contact us for more information regarding our litigation experience with specific disability insurance companies.
Freight Handler - Anchorage, AK
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
“A freight handler from Alaska had to stop working due to severe pain from carpal tunnel syndrome. He applied for Long Term Disability but was denied, with his insurer stating the medical records did not suggest he was limited from performing his duties. He appealed on his own and was unsuccessful. Then, he contacted Fields Disability.
Our attorneys filed a lawsuit and pointed out his consistent treatment, the good notes from his medical providers, and their support. We argued that the insurer admitted he was disabled before and after his carpal tunnel surgery. The insurer claimed he was not disabled between surgeries and thus did not prove disability throughout the entire period. We successfully argued that this kind of reasoning breached their duties as a fiduciary by selectively choosing information to deny him benefits.”
Senior Maintenance Supervisor - Johnston, RI
Herniated Discs, Back Pain, Atrial Fibrillation, Fibromyalgia, Memory Issues
“A senior maintenance supervisor became disabled from work because his herniated discs, memory issues, back pain, atrial fibrillation, and fibromyalgia became so debilitating that he could no longer perform his job. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits and remained on claim for two years before being denied. Knowing he needed help to fight the denial, he retained Fields Disability to represent him.
The Fields Disability team requested our client’s updated medical records, and we obtained a letter of support from his recent treating providers. We appealed the decision, and the insurer upheld the denial, but the Fields Disability attorneys were able to negotiate directly with the insurance company and secured a lump sum settlement for our client without having to go through a long and costly lawsuit.”
Social Worker - Spearfish, SD
Autoimmune Conditions, Urticaria/Angina
“A Social Worker was rendered disabled by her chronic Urticaria/Angina and various Autoimmune conditions. After being denied for Short Term Disability benefits, she reached out to Fields Disability for assistance. Our team appealed the denial and helped her apply for Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability benefits. Although our client was subsequently approved for Social Security Disability benefits and even her student loans were discharged due to her disability, the insurer denied her claims for both Long and Short Term disability benefits.
The Fields Disability attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer. During litigation, our client emphasized resolving the matter quickly via settlement. Our attorneys sent an initial demand to the insurer, and negotiations commenced. Fortunately, the strong advocacy of our attorneys resulted in a great offer from the insurer, which our client gladly accepted. She walked away with a lump sum payout, happy and grateful for the entire Fields Disability team.”
Client Program Manager - Box Elder, SD
Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, Vertigo
“A Client Program Manager with Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Vertigo had her Long Term Disability benefits terminated by her insurer. The attorneys at Fields Disability represented her during the appeal process eventually getting their decision overturned. Our client continued her partnership with Fields Disability while she remained on claim, and we took care of all communications and requests made by the insurer.
Years later, the insurer indicated they were interested in buying out her claim. Our team made an offer to the insurer and, after briefly negotiating, were able to work out a deal awarding our client nearly the entire remaining value left in her claim. She received a lump sum check in the following weeks and was able to close out her claim permanently.”
Machining Engineer - Sioux Falls, SD
CRPS, Ankle Degeneration, Back Degeneration
“A Machining Engineer suffered injuries to his ankle and back causing degeneration and complex regional pain syndrome. Unable to continue working, he applied for Long Term Disability benefits. He was initially approved, but after two years he was denied when the definition of Totally Disabled transitioned from Own Occupation to Any Occupation. He appealed the decision himself, but the insurer maintained their denial.
Knowing he needed help, he retained Fields Disability to fight for his benefits. Our team filed a lawsuit against the insurer in federal court and litigated the case for several months. Eventually, negotiations began, and soon our attorneys were able to work out a lump sum settlement for our client’s remaining Long Term Disability claim. “
