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.
Telecommunications Project Appraiser - West Bridgewater, MA
Leg Pain, Rib Pain, Complications from Lung Removal
“A project manager from Massachusetts began having severe pain in his leg and ribs. He previously had one of his lungs removed due to an infection which caused ongoing pain and difficulty breathing. He was unable to continue work and was approved for long term disability benefits through his insurer at work. He received benefits for almost three years, but then the insurer denied ongoing payments and said he could return to work in a different occupation.
Worried for his lost income and the challenge of changing careers, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained all of our client’s medical records, and Fields Attorneys hired an expert to complete a vocational report which showed our client’s true occupational capacity. Armed with strong evidence, our attorneys sent an appeal to the insurance company. The insurer didn’t budge, but our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing and bolstered by the strong evidentiary record, Fields lawyers negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to be through fighting his insurance company and was glad he hired the Fields team to represent him.”
Draftsman - Florence, KS
Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Headaches
“A young man who had recently begun a career as a draftsman developed chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and chronic headaches for no specific reason. It was later believed to be the result of a tick bite. The chronic symptoms he experienced did not allow him to continue working as a draftsman, nor did it allow him to perform any other work. After applying for long-term disability benefits, the insurer denied the claim on the basis that the medical evidence did not support an inability to work.
Unable to prepare an appeal on his own, he hired Fields Disability. Despite a lack of a definitive diagnosis, Fields Disability attorneys prepared a strong appeal relying heavily on the medical evidence discussing his chronic symptoms. Despite a strong appeal, the insurer again denied the claim. Unwilling to just give up, Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. With summary judgment looming, the Fields attorneys were able to negotiate a settlement with the insurer for a portion of the remaining exposure under the policy. This allowed our client to walk away with money in his pocket while at the same time mitigating the risk of going to summary judgment and ending up with nothing. Our client was very happy with the results and felt a great sense of relief.”
Technical Support Specialist - Colorado Springs, CO
Bipolar Disorder
“A technical support specialist for an international computer and cell phone manufacturer developed severe mental health symptoms later diagnosed as bipolar disorder. He submitted a claim for short and long term disability benefits to his insurance company. The insurer was skeptical of the claim from the onset, sending him to an independent medical examination. The independent doctor agreed that our client was disabled and benefits were paid for several months until the insurer had another medical doctor review our client’s claim. That doctor, who had not personally examined our client, told the insurer that restrictions and limitations were not supported and our client could return to his fast-paced and stressful job.
Our client tried to fight the denial and submitted his own appeals which were denied. He found Fields Disability to help him fight the denial in federal court. Our attorneys assisted our client in negotiating a settlement with very favorable terms. Our client was able to focus on his recovery using the settlement proceeds to support himself and his family.”
Project Director - Wheat Ridge, CO
Hyperreflexia and Neuropathy Status Post Cervical Decompression
“Our client worked as a project director for many years before leaving work due to a spinal abscess impinging her spinal cord. She underwent a cervical compression surgery, which was ultimately successful, but she was left with severe neurological deficits like widespread neuropathy and hyperreflexia. She applied to The Standard and was paid disability benefits for several years until she eventually returned to work in a part time capacity.
The Standard initially paid our client her partial disability benefit, but after a few months, she was denied. The Standard stated she was able to return to work in a full-time capacity. Fields Disability attorneys contested the denial, and worked with our client’s treating doctors to build medical evidence to show she remained disabled under the policy. After a review of the appeal, The Standard reinstated benefits and paid all outstanding backpay.”
Printing Press Operator - Watsontown, PA
Syncopal Episodes
“A Press Operator at a printing company became disabled after suffering a series of blackouts. He was unable to stand or walk for any significant periods of time due to the danger of falling over. Initially, MetLife agreed that he was unable to perform his duties at the printing press. However, MetLife denied benefits during the Any Occupation period in the policy, stating the man could return to work at a number of sedentary jobs, depsite the doctor vehemently telling the insurance company that his patient was unable to work due to the danger of blacking out in the work space – even at a sedentary-type job.
The Fields attorneys collected updated medical records and a narrative report from our client’s treating physicians outlining his inability to work. The medical support was submitted with a brief arguing that our client’s blackouts would completely rule out any potential job base due to liability issues. MetLife agreed and reinstated the disability benefits and our client was able to continue treating for his blackout episodes with his financial security re-established.”
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.
