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.
Tower Attendant - Chicago, IL
Torn Rotator Cuff, Pain in Both Wrists
“A Chicago man suffered injuries to his left shoulder and both wrists. Due to his condition, he was unable to continue working in his physically demanding job as a Tower Attendant for a telecommunications company. New York Life, his long term disability insurer, accepted his claim and paid benefits. New York Life later cut him off for allegedly failing to provide evidence that his disability was ongoing.
Unsure of what to do, he reached out to Fields Disability. The attorneys at Fields began by updating the client’s medical records to submit to the insurance company. In addition, we provided the insurance company with the results of a Functional Capacity Evaluation that the client had under gone which showed he was disabled. Upon review, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated payment of monthly benefits.”
Security Supervisor - Craig, CO
Status Post 13 Spinal Surgeries
“Over the period of several years, a Security Supervisor from Colorado underwent 13 surgeries on his spine. He was unable to work during that time and was approved for long-term disability benefits. After two years, the insurance company abruptly terminated his benefits, claiming that based on their independent medical exam and his recent medical records, he was able to return to work in alternate occupations like a Gate Guard or Timekeeper.
Uncertain what to do to resolve the situation, he retained Fields Disability to appeal his denial. The Fields attorneys began gathering updated medical documentation to support their appeal and wrote an appeal critical of the insurer’s denial reasoning. Upon consideration of the appeal, the insurer overturned their prior determination and reinstated his long-term benefits, including sending him a check in the mail for his back payments.”
Registered Nurse - Birmingham, AL
Left Knee Surgery, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis
“A Registered Nurse from Alabama gradually developed degenerative osteoarthrosis in her back and knees, forcing her to leave work as a result. She applied for long-term disability benefits, but was denied by her insurer. The insurance company claimed that, based on her recent medical records, she was capable of returning to her Own Occupation. The nurse retained fields Disability to file her administrative appeal.
The Fields attorneys put together a lengthy appeal of the insurer’s decision, including having our client undergo a vocational exam. However, the insurer maintained their denial of her benefits. The Fields attorneys then filed a lawsuit against the insurer. After months of litigation the insurer finally asked to participate in a mediation. The Fields attorneys agreed to have a neutral federal judge mediate the case, and were then able to negotiate a favorable settlement for our client.”
Semi-Truck Driver - Fultondale, AL
Chronic Body Jerks, Memory Loss, Blurred and Wandering Vision, Chronic Migraines, Confusion, Tinnitus, Syncope, Dizziness, Vertigo
“A semi-truck driver from Alabama developed a wide range of neurological symptoms after an episode where he blacked out while driving. He suffered several blackouts after the initial onset, and was unable to continue working as a truck driver. He applied for long-term disability benefits and was approved. However, several months later, the insurance company terminated his benefits claiming he was no longer disabled.
He signed up with Fields Disability to represent him in his administrative appeal. The Fields attorneys gathered updated medical records from all his treating providers and wrote a detailed appeal of the insurer’s decision. Unfortunately the insurance company upheld their prior decision upon review. The Fields team then sued the insurer in federal court over their denial of benefits. As the law suit began to gather momentum, the insurer came to the bargaining table, and the Fields attorneys were able to secure our client a favorable and sizable settlement of his claims.”
Truck Driver - Dover, DE
Subarombo Phlebitis Arachnoid Hemorrhage, Bilateral Vestibular Function Disorder, Migraines, Atypical Headaches, Memory Loss, Cervicalgia, Occipital Neuralgia, Thrombophlebitis
“A truck driver from Colorado applied for and received Long Term Disability benefits after suffering a serious and disabling stroke. After two years, Liberty Mutual terminated his benefits because one of the insurer’s doctors claimed he could work a sedentary job at this point, even though that doctor had never met him. Unsure what to do next, he reached out to Fields Disability.
The Fields Disability attorneys gathered updated medical records and received support from our client’s own treating doctors. Soon after the Fields Disability attorneys submitted the appeal, the insurer reversed their decision, and our client’s Long Term Disability benefits were restored.”
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.
