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.
Construction Manager - Hillsborough, NJ
Neck, Back and Abdominal Pain
“A construction manager who worked all over the globe on major construction projects began to suffer from chronic and debilitating pain in his neck, back, and abdomen. He was not able to continue to work due to the combination of all his pain. His short-term disability insurer initially accepted his claim but later cut him off on the basis that he had been released to work.
Unable to work and in need of a source of income, he connected with Fields Disability. The Fields attorneys reviewed the claim file from the insurer and set a plan to get benefits reinstated. They compiled all of the necessary medical records and reports from his treating doctors. Fields attorneys then drafted a strong appeal that argued why benefits should have never been cut off. On review, the insurance company reinstated our client’s claim for benefits.”
Recycling Operator - Lexington, NC
Fibromyalgia
“A recycling operator became disabled after developing fibromyalgia. He filed a claim for short-term disability benefits with Sun Life. The insurance company paid benefits to the man for a few weeks, agreeing he was unable to perform the duties of his heavy-duty occupation. Without warning, the insurance company decided to deny benefits. It stated the man could return to work and lift up to 100 pounds at his job, which was far from the case.
He decided to hire Fields Disability to help him appeal Sun Life’s decision. Fields attorneys updated our client’s medical records and secured written reports from his treating physicians describing his severe and debilitating symptoms. The appeal was submitted with a substantial legal memorandum arguing Sun Life ignored the medical evidence supporting our client’s disability. Shortly after the appeal was submitted, Sun Life overturned the denial and paid the rest of the short-term disability benefits owed to the man.”
Human Resource Professional - Rockaway Beach, OR
Chronic Dizziness, Vestibular Dysfunction, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
“A Human Resource Professional from Rockaway Beach, Oregon suffered from sudden bouts of dizziness and vertigo. Her doctors suspected it was Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, a chronic condition of the inner-ear. Her condition made work impossible and maintaining her normal daily routine nearly impossible. She applied for long-term disability through her employer’s insurance plan and received benefits for two years. At the two-year mark, the insurance company stopped paying because they said she could return to work at another job.
She was worried for her lost income, and afraid to change careers after many years so she called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and found that the insurer used faulty vocational reporting to find hypothetical jobs for our client. Fields attorneys obtained updated expert opinions from our client’s doctors and drafted two separate appeals to the insurance company. The insurance company did not reinstate benefits and Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court against the insurance company. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to accept and is pleased to be through fighting with her insurer.”
Shipping , Storing Supervisor - Manteca, CA
Spondylolisthesis Lumbosacral Spine, Lumbar Heniation, Chondromalacia Osteochondral Defect, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Coccygeal Pain, Chronic Pain
“Our client had a serious work injury and could not work anymore. His employer provided long-term disability insurance that our client began receiving while pursuing his worker compensation claim. After his worker compensation case settled, our client had to change doctors. The long-term disability insurer used that as an opportunity to terminate our client’s benefits.
The team at Fields Disability immediately contacted our client’s new and prior treating providers. We made sure the insurer did not exploit the change in doctors by gathering statements from the doctors and updated medical records. The appeal put together by the Fields Disability team got our client’s benefits restored and his back benefits paid. Our client was very happy to be able to focus on his medical treatment and not insurance company paperwork.”
Mechanic - Davie, FL
Meniscus Tear, Knee Pain, Knee Replacement
“A Florida Mechanic experienced chronic pain after having knee replacement surgery on both knees. His work required moving, stooping, and lifting, and his condition eventually became too severe for him to continue work. He was initially approved for long-term disability benefits through Lincoln Financial. Suddenly, after receiving more than five years of monthly benefits, Lincoln Financial sent him a letter indicating he no longer met their definition of disabled and monthly benefits would stop.
Shocked at the sudden loss of income, he contacted Fields Disability for help. The attorneys at Fields Disability contacted our client’s treating physicians, and ordered an independent vocational report to illustrate the serious nature of our client’s condition. Fields Disability submitted a strong appeal to Lincoln Financial and kept our client updated every step of the way. Ultimately, Lincoln Financial overturned their original decision. Our client received a lump-sum benefit for back-pay and had his monthly benefits reinstated. Our client was overjoyed that his monthly income was 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.
