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.
Railroad Surveyor - Casey, SC
Heart Condition
“A 58-year-old man who worked for the railroad as a surveyor, developed a heart condition which resulted severe weakness and fatigue, and unfortunately, placed him at extreme risk of myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac death. The job of a surveyor is highly risky because the job requires consistent standing and walking, and perhaps more significantly, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects in excess of 60 lbs. He also has to constantly walk and stand, and frequently climb, which places extreme stress on his heart. Shockingly, despite his condition and his physically demanding job description, the disability carrier refused to grant disability payments and told him he had no choice but to continue working, despite the extreme risk to his health.
Having never worked with attorneys before, he reluctantly hired Fields Disability, who comforted him and guided him through the process of filing an appeal of his long-term disability denial. The Fields attorneys worked with medical providers, collected and assembled all medical records and supportive reports, and filed an appeal. The disability carrier reversed its denial and awarded long-term disability payments. This client was grateful as he is now in recovery, and hoping to return to work; but, importantly, has the necessary finances to meet his needs.”
Professor - Portland, OR
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
“Our client was an Art Professor in Portland, Oregon. She had struggled with her mental health for years, and eventually needed to leave work to focus on her recovery. She submitted a claim to Liberty Mutual for Long Term Disability benefits, but her claim was denied. The insurance company had one of its doctors review her claim. The doctor, who was on Liberty’s payroll, stated our client was capable of performing her job as an Art Professor.
Unsure what to do, she hired Fields Disability for help getting the denial overturned. Our attorneys thoroughly reviewed the insurer’s claim file and determined several errors were made. The attorneys then secured medical evidence and letters of support from our client’s therapist and doctor. The appeal strongly supported our client’s claim and entitlement to benefits. After a short review, the insurance company agreed to open the claim and pay our client all outstanding benefits.”
Food Production Supervisor - Peru, IN
Shoulder Surgery, Anxiety, Neuropathy
“A food production supervisor from Indiana began losing feeling in his feet and could no longer walk. His shoulder had needed surgery multiple times and was hurting again, as well. His combined symptoms made work at a food production facility impossible. He stopped work and applied for long-term disability benefits through his insurer at work. The insurance company paid him monthly benefits for two years, but stopped because he no longer fit their definition of disabled. He filed an appeal with the help of his wife but the insurer did not change its decision.
Worried about his lost income and mounting bills, he called Fields Disability for help. Our support staff obtained the entire claim file from the insurance company and Fields Attorneys determined our client had a good case for a lawsuit. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed with the settlement, and pleased to be done fighting with his insurance company.”
Customer Service Supervisor - Tucson, AZ
PTSD, MDD
“A Customer Service Supervisor trained and managed new customer service reps, which required her to be on her feet all day, while interacting with employees and customers and solving problems. Unfortunately, some difficult events in her childhood led to PTSD, and eventually full-blown major depressive disorder. Given the demands of her occupation, she had to temporarily leave her job and file for disability which the carrier granted, but only for a limited time, until the carrier demanded she return to work. Her doctors told her she was incapable of working and needed therapy to work with and overcome her problems.
Frustrated with the disability carrier’s refusal to reinstate her much-needed benefits, she hired Fields Disability who gathered the necessary medical support from her various doctors and filed an appeal. The appeal was successful, and she was relieved to have her benefits reinstated.”
Technical Training Specialist - Glendale, AZ
Spina Bifida, Severe Scoliosis, Severe Back Pain
“An Arizona training specialist was born with spina bifida that caused severe scoliosis. Over the years, she had multiple spinal fusion surgeries and her resulting back pain worsened as she aged. Eventually, the pain became too much and she was unable to work. She received long-term disability benefits from her insurer at work for six months, but then received a denial letter saying she no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Upset that her insurance company was ignoring her chronic symptoms, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys contacted her medical providers for updated records. Fields attorneys scoured the insurance claim file and found that the insurance company had ignored recommendations from our client’s doctors. Our attorneys filed an appeal with the insurer, but the decision did not change. Fields attorneys then filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed with the settlement amount, and relieved to be done fighting her insurance company.”
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.
