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.
Senior Service Technician - Hungerford, TX
Failed Back Syndrome, Chronic Pain
“A Senior Service Technician at a power plant in Texas had to stop working due to chronic pain and failed back syndrome. After two years of benefits, Prudential terminated his Long Term Disability, stating that at this point nothing would prevent him being able to work a sedentary job. Upon receiving this news, he decided he needed the assistance of the attorneys at Fields Disability to submit an appeal.
Our disability team acquired medical records, functional capacity evaluations, and a vocational abilities report. When all the supporting documentation was gathered, the Fields Disability attorneys submitted an appeal. On review, Prudential reversed the decision to deny our client’s Long Term Disability benefits. Our client received a check for all past due Long Term Disability benefits, and he continued to receive his disability benefits in the years following the decision.”
Consultant - Chesapeake, VA
Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy, Back Pain, Transient Ischemic Attack, Neuropathy, Pancreatitis
“A Consultant from Virginia was diagnosed with a variety of heart conditions after an intense bout of dizzy spells that made work impossible. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits, but after several months, MetLife stopped paying benefits stating that the records did not support an inability to perform his own occupation.
He called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurer and found that they had made several errors when the medical evidence was reviewed. The team gathered updated documentation supporting the claimed level of impairment. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal to MetLife based on the errors that were identified and the updated medical records. MetLife reversed the decision on appeal, and our client received a lump-sum payment for the back benefit period, and ongoing monthly benefits.”
Liberty Mutual - Grundy, VA
Degenerative Joint Disease, Compression Fracture Complications, Spondylolysis, Arthritis
“A Safety Manager from Virginia suffered from degenerative joint disease in his knee, a compression fracture to the thoracic spine requiring fusion surgery, spondylolysis, and arthritis. His conditions progressed until he was unable to work. He applied for benefits under his disability policy and received two years of Long Term Disability benefits. One month before the definition of disability changed, Liberty Mutual determined his medical records did not support total disability under the any occupation definition of disability and closed his claim.
He reached out to Fields Disability, and our attorneys developed a plan to gather the information necessary to win his appeal. Our disability team requested updated narratives from several of his treating physicians. The Fields attorneys detailed how Liberty Mutual had failed to properly credit our client’s favorable Social Security Disability award, and we also asserted that many of the occupations identified by a vocational consultant relied upon by Liberty Mutual to discontinue benefits were actually outside of our client’s limitations and restrictions. On appeal, Liberty Mutual reversed the denial decision. Our client received a check for his missed benefits, and he started receiving monthly benefit payments again.”
Director of Engineering - Virginia Beach, VA
Lupus, Depression, Anxiety
“A Director of Engineering at a major hospital in Virginia suffered from Lupus, depression and anxiety, and found himself unable to keep up with his extremely complicated job. His treating doctor recommended that he work no more than 40 hours per week, as he would routinely work 60 hour weeks to fulfill all of his duties. He took time off from work and applied for Long Term Disability benefits in order to recuperate. The Hartford denied his claim for benefits stating he could perform his job duties in a 40 hours work week.
Not knowing what he was supposed to do, he hired Fields Disability. Our attorneys hired a vocational consultant to argue the man could not perform his duties in a 40 hour work week. After reviewing updated medical records and the report from the vocational consultant, The Hartford paid our client his benefits. He was so impressed with the result of the appeal that he hired Fields Disability to represent him on an ongoing basis.”
Mortgage Loan Processor - Rock Hill, SC
Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Right Hip Bursitis
“A Mortgage Loan Processor from South Carolina was forced to stop working due to chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, and right hip bursitis. After more than three years of receiving Long Term Disability, her insurance company made the decision to discontinue her benefits. After an unsuccessful attempt to get her benefits reinstated, she turned to Fields Disability for help.
Our Disability Attorneys put together a strong appeal including her most up-to-date medical records, but the insurance company continued to uphold their denial. In response our team filed a lawsuit against them for the non-payment of benefits. After a few months of litigation, Fields Disability was able to reach a settlement with them which will provide financial security to our client for years to come.”
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.
