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.
Project Manager - Corvallis, OR
Migraines, Occipital Neuralgia
“Our client was a project manager for an international IT company. He developed severe migraines and headaches which hindered his ability to work at a computer and tolerate office lighting. He submitted a claim to MetLife, his disability insurance carrier. His claim was initially paid, until MetLife had a so-called independent doctor review his medical records. The doctor said there was no evidence to support that our client would not be able to work. Quite the contrary, our client had three treating physicians that agreed he could not and should not return to work in any capacity.
Our client found Fields Disability while searching for help online. Our attorneys reviewed the claim file from MetLife and determined severe clinically significant findings were overlooked by the independent doctor. We then secured favorable reports from our client’s treating physicians and submitted the appeal. MetLife quickly reversed its denial of benefits and reinstated our client’s claim.”
Warehouse Supervisor - Salina, KS
Adenocarcinoma, Emphysema, Complications from Lung Cancer
“A Warehouse Supervisor from Kansas underwent surgery to remove a tumor in her lung and experienced severe complications. She lost enough blood during the procedure that she had neurological symptoms. She applied for long term disability through her employer’s insurance plan, but the insurer denied her application and said that she missed a deadline for documentation related to coverage.
She was furious that the insurance company accepted years of her premiums and then told her she was not covered. She called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and found that the insurer misinterpreted the applicable law regarding coverage. Fields attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company but they did not budge. Our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court against the insurance company. During preparations for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client accepted and is happy to be through worrying about her disability claim.”
Propane Sales and Customer Support - Elkhorn, WI
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis
“A sales and customer support professional from Wisconsin underwent surgery for severe carpal tunnel syndrome. She suffered from arthritis and osteoporosis for years and hoped that surgery would help relieve symptoms in her arms. Unfortunately, surgery did not fix her symptoms and her intense pain forced her to miss work. She was initially approved for long term disability coverage, but after receiving benefits for several months she was denied. She submitted an appeal, but the insurer did not change its mind.
Worried about her income, and running out of options, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained all the records from the insurer and Fields Attorneys determined she had a good case for a lawsuit. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s rights. During preparation for a hearing, Fields Attorneys negotiated a generous lump sum settlement. Our client was happy to be done fighting the insurance company and continue treatment with her settlement money.”
Restaurant Manager - White Bluff, TN
Depression, Anxiety
“Our client worked for many years as a Restaurant Manager for a national franchise. He developed severe depressive and anxiety symptoms resulting in an inability to work in his skilled and fast-paced job. Our client submitted a claim for long-term disability benefits with his insurer. He was initially paid benefits for a year and a half, until the insurer claimed he had recovered enough to return to work.
Our client’s benefits were denied based off of a report from the insurer’s doctor. He hired Fields Disability to sue the insurer in federal court. After several rounds of negotiations, we were able to reach an agreement with the insurance company to settle our client’s case on favorable terms.”
Manager of Patient Access Services - Wilbraham, MA
Prolonged Grief Disorder
“A manager working in patient access services in Massachusetts from suffered the loss of her husband and mother within weeks of each other. Due to her overwhelming grief, she was unable to perform her job. Her Long Term Disability Insurer denied her claim for benefits alleging that she suffered from a pre-existing condition. The basis for their denial was a single notation of depression in one medical record.
Unsure of how to continue, she reached out to Fields Disability. Our team began reviewing the entire file from the insurance company and creating a plan for an appeal. After submitting an appeal, the insurer refused to review it. The Fields attorneys immediately filed a lawsuit in federal court and were able to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company, giving our client financial security and peace of mind.”
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.
