PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS
What sets us apart:
Fields Disability has a proven track record of winning. When you are disabled and unable to work, the law firm you hire can make all the difference in whether you will win your case. See what our clients say about us 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
Here are just a few of our lawsuit wins for our clients around the United States.
Integrated Solutions Manager - Elkton, FL
Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression, ADHD, Chronic Pain
“An integrated solutions manager from Florida became disabled when her anxiety disorder, major depression, ADHD, and chronic pain rendered her unable to work. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied benefits. The insurance company determined that she was capable of working full-time in her regular occupation. That’s when she contacted Fields Disability for help.
The attorneys at Fields Disability reviewed Sedgwick’s claim file in depth and gathered doctor’s records and reports to strengthen the appeal. In response to this new evidence, they overturned their prior determination and approved her claim, resulting a lump-sum payment and ongoing benefits to the client.”
Sales Consultant - Lahaina, HI
Heart Attack, Cardiac Symptoms
“A sales consultant from Hawaii suffered from a heart attack and had to go out of work for cardiac rehabilitation. She was approved for Short Term Disability benefits but was denied Long Term Disability benefits because her insurer claimed she had received enough rehabilitation to work her desk job. She was still in no shape to work, so she reached out to Fields Disability.
Our client eventually recovered, but she still needed to receive back pay for her time spent in recovery. Our team gathered support from our client’s doctor that stated she was not yet ready to go back to work during that period. Our attorneys negotiated a deal for our client, getting her what she was owed when she was unable to work.”
Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Waianae, HI
Low Back Pain
“A heavy equipment mechanic from Hawaii suffered from back pain that was too severe to perform the heavy lifting his job required. He initially received disability benefits, but his insurer denied his Long Term Disability benefits, stating his condition did not prevent him from doing any heavy lifting. Then, he reached out to Fields Disability.
Our team assisted our client with a federal lawsuit against the insurance company. Our attorneys argued the medical evidence supported a complete inability to work at all, not just their own occupation. While preparing to present the case to the district court judge, our attorneys worked closely with our client to reach a favorable settlement agreement with the insurance company.”
Automotive Service Manager - Volcano, HI
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“An automotive service manager from Hawaii with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome had been receiving Long Term Disability benefits through his employer. After six years, his insurer informed him that his benefits were being terminated. At this point, he decided hiring an attorney was necessary and reached out to Fields Disability.
Once retained, our attorneys acquired medical records, functional capacity evaluations, and reports from our client’s treating doctors and submitted an appeal, but the insurer did not change their decision. In response, the Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurance company. After several rounds of negotiations, we were able to get the insurance company to pay a sizeable lump sum settlement to our client.”
Field Supervisor - Pearl City, HI
Stroke Related Weakness
“A field supervisor suffered a stroke that left him with severe neurological deficits. He left work and was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through Reliance Standard Insurance. After suffering a separate injury while surfing, the insurance company terminated his benefits, stating that if he could surf, he could work. Turning to the internet, he found Fields Disability.
Our attorneys worked on updating medical evidence from our client’s treating providers and coordinated closely with his treating neurologist to support the claim. The medical evidence was sent in along with legal arguments about our client’s case. Reliance reviewed the appeal for just over a month then approved our client’s benefits.”
SETTLEMENTS AND RECOVERIES IN ALL CASES DEPEND ON SPECIFIC FACTUAL AND LEGAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CLIENT’S CASE. PAST CASE RESULTS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF SIMILAR RESULTS IN FUTURE CASES WHICH THE FIELDS LAW FIRM AND ITS LAWYERS MAY UNDERTAKE.
