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.
Trucker - Chicago, IL
Stroke, COPD
“A long-haul truck driver suffered from a stroke and COPD. Due to the effects of these conditions, he he was unable to safely perform his job. His long-term disability insurer, Guardian, denied his claim on the basis that he had not provided evidence of his disability.
Not knowing what he was supposed to do, he found the attorneys at Fields Disability. His attorney at Fields reviewed all of the records the insurance company had and began getting updated records to provide. He also obtained a report from her treating physician which highlighted that the client could not work. On appeal, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated the payment of monthly benefits. The client felt an incredible sense of relief knowing that his livelihood was once again secure.”
Director of Environmental Services - Mableton, GA
Failed Lumbar Fusion
“A Director of Environmental Services became disabled after undergoing a failed lumbar fusion surgery. The back pain made the man’s daily life miserable. His symptoms kept him from focusing at work and made him change positions continuously. Guardian paid the man short and long term benefits for about two years. Unfortunately, the man was denied benefits when Guardian determined he could return to work at his own occupation.
The man hired Fields Disability to fight Guardian’s wrongful denial. Our attorneys secured disability paperwork from the man’s treating doctors. The appeal was submitted to Guardian along with legal arguments regarding the man’s ability to maintain a full-time work schedule. Guardian sent our client to an Independent Medical Examination where the examiner concluded the man would be able to perform the duties of his own job. Our attorneys forwarded the results of the IME to our client’s treating doctor for comment. The treating provider disagreed with the so-called independent doctors opinions, and Guardian had no choice but to reinstate our client’s benefits.”
Academic Adviser - Draper, UT
PTSD, Anxiety
“An Academic Adviser from Draper, Utah began experiencing intense bouts of anxiety and PTSD after she was sexually assaulted. She became so fatigued and anxious from her constant mental health struggles that she could no longer concentrate at work. She applied for long-term disability benefits through her insurance company at work and was approved, but after a few months the insurer stopped paying and said she could return to work.
Worried about her lost income and still experiencing serve symptoms of her trauma, she called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained the full claim file from the insurance company and our attorneys scoured the record for places where the insurance company made legal or factual errors. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurer based on updated medical records, expert testimony, and strong legal research. The insurance company changed their mind and overturned the decision and our client received a lump-sum check for back pay and ongoing monthly benefits. She was pleased with the diligent advocacy from Fields Disability and is happy to be done fighting her insurance company.”
Volunteer Coordinator - Laplata, MD
Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Cervical Spine Radiculopathy, Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
“A volunteer coordinator at a veteran service home suffered from fibromyalgia, migraines, cervical spine radiculopathy, and right shoulder tendinopathy. She had managed her various conditions well for several years but was finally unable to work at her position due to exacerbations of her fibromyalgia, migraines, and neck pain. Lincoln National Life Insurance Company paid her claim for just over ten months, until they discontinued disability benefits stating she had no restrictions or limitations resulting in an inability to work at the veteran service home.
The woman hired Fields Disability to appeal the denial. Our attorney’s secured extensive medical records and opinions from the woman’s treating providers stating she could not work. We combined these records with legal and factual arguments about the physical demands of the woman’s position at the veteran service center. Lincoln Financial overturned their decision resulting in a large payment of back benefits. Our client was able to avoid foreclosure on her home due to the quick payment of benefits.”
Registered Nurse - Pataskala, OH
Chronic Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“Our client was a Registered Nurse who loved her job and was a caring and compassionate caregiver. When she developed fibromyalgia and Lyme disease, it exacerbated her depression and anxiety resulting in a complete inability to work. She submitted a claim to her disability insurance carrier, who determined she was not disabled from her job.
Our client’s doctors vehemently disagreed. She found Fields Disability and hired us to file an appeal on her behalf and challenge the wrongful denial. We secured a very supportive report from the client’s treating provider that outlined the difficulties our client would have with her work as an Registered Nurse. Our attorneys assembled the medical information and filed an appeal with the insurance company. After reviewing our client’s case, the insurer approved her claim.”
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.
