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.
Hotel Manager - Renton, WA
Myasthenia Gravis, Thyoma
“Our client was a 48 year old hotel manager who became disabled after developing a rare neuromuscular disorder and an associated form of cancer. Her capacity for performing her fast-paced, highly skilled job were severely impaired. She applied for disability benefits through The Hartford, and received benefits for about two years. However, The Hartford decided the woman’s conditions were not severe enough to rule out working at a sitting or sedentary-type job. The woman was shocked because she often had trouble even keeping her balance while sitting for short periods of time.
The woman hired Fields Disability to file an appeal on her behalf. We collected medical records and narrative reports to show a complete and holistic view of the claimant’s conditions, restrictions, and limitations. The Fields attorneys referred the woman to a functional capacity evaluation to show that she was unable to perform any type of work. The medical documentation was submitted with a legal memorandum arguing our client’s case under federal case law and regulations. After a brief review, The Hartford reversed its decision to deny benefits and started paying our client’s claim.”
Dialysis Technician - Hannibal, MO
Back Pain, Complications from Fusion Surgery
“A dialysis technician from Missouri experienced escalating back pain after fusion surgery. She was on her feet all day for work, and her symptoms made work impossible. For a while she received disability benefits from her employer provided insurance plan, but the payments suddenly stopped because the insurer said her condition was pre-existing and not covered by the policy.
Worried about her lost income, she called Fields Disability for assistance. Our support team reached out to the insurance company for a complete copy of the claim file. While receipt of the claim file was pending, our attorneys began drafting an appeal of the decision based on medical evidence. The first appeal was unsuccessful, but our team diligently pushed for the entire claim file and Fields attorneys discovered that the insurance company was misinterpreting their own policy provisions. We filed a second appeal to fight for our client’s benefits and the insurer relented. Our client received a lump sum payment for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits. She is very happy with the diligent representation from Fields Disability.”
Customer Service Representative - Resaca, GA
Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
“Our client worked as a Customer Service Representative for years until she developed fibromyalgia that was exacerbated by her various mental health issues. She left work and submitted a claim to her disability carrier, who denied benefits after a cursory review.
The insurer claimed our client was capable of performing her fast-paced job and mentally taxing job. She searched for help online and founds Fields Disability to represent her. Our attorneys strengthened our client’s case by securing medical reports from her doctors outlining specific restrictions the woman had that were fundamentally incompatible with her work. The medical information resulted in a favorable appeal and our client was happy to receive all outstanding benefits.”
Driver - Southfield, MI
Glaucoma, Neck Pain
“A driver for a courier service became disabled when he developed glaucoma and neck pain. As a result, he was unable to work. Unum, the insurance company, denied the claim for the outset, stating that his conditions fell under a pre-existing condition provision in his policy.
Not sure what he should do, he reached out to Fields Disability. His attorney researched the effective date of the policy to determine if the pre-existing condition clause was valid. Additionally, he closely analyzed the medical records and determined that, even if the pre-existing clause was valid, the man’s neck pain did not meet the definition of pre-existing. On appeal, the insurance company reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. The man was very happy that he had a livable monthly income again.”
Global Data Manager - Gurnee, IL
Multiple Sclerosis, Weakness, Fatigue, Blurry Vision, Severe Headaches
“A Global Data Manager from Illinois began having severe cognitive issues. His vision waxed and waned, and his short-term memory severely declined. He received multiple diagnoses including possible Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barres Syndrome. His job required managing people and data across the globe and his condition made work impossible. He stopped work and was awarded long-term disability benefits through his employee insurance plan. After two years of receiving benefits the insurer stopped paying, saying that he did not pursue social security benefits, so his claim was being denied.
Confused and worried for his livelihood, he contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team immediately contacted the insurer for all documentation related to the claim, and our attorneys began drafting an appeal based on an updated neurological report. The strong appeal from our attorneys changed the insurer’s mind and our client received back-pay and ongoing benefits. After the approval, our support team continued to follow up with the insurer until our client received all the benefits he deserved. Our client is happy to be through fighting the insurance company and is pleased with the help Fields Disability provided.”
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.
