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.
Bio Chemist - Ardsley, NY
Congestive Heart Failure, Complications from Heart Transplant, Shortness of Breath
“A bio-chemist from New York began having shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Her doctors diagnosed her with congestive heart failure and put her on a transplant list for a new heart. She stopped working and received long-term disability benefits through her employer. The surgery was successful, but her symptoms continued. After seven years of receiving benefits, her insurance company stopped paying because she didn’t fit their definition of disabled.
Worried about her lost income, she called Fields Disability for help. Our team reviewed all our client’s records and called two physicians for narrative reports to illustrate her condition more clearly to the insurance company. Both doctors said that she could not work in any capacity due to exertion-based shortness of breath. Fields attorneys submitted the new reports with a strong appeal to the insurer, and the decision was overturned. Our client received a lump-sum check for back-pay and ongoing benefits. She is pleased with her restored income, and happy to have Fields Disability working for her.”
Network Communications Tech - Port Jefferson, NY
Neck Pain, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Complications from Back and Hip Surgery, Cognitive Issues
“A Network Communications Technician from New York was in a car accident. Because of the accident he had two spinal fusions and microfracture surgery on his hip. He also suffered memory issues and trouble concentrating after the accident. He was forced to stop working and received long-term disability benefits for seven years through his employee benefits plan. The insurance company sent him a letter after seven years of benefits that stated he would no longer receive benefits because he could return to work.
He contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team contacted all our client’s treating physicians and obtained a comprehensive medical history. We contacted physicians for additional medical reports supporting our client’s case. Our attorneys reviewed the medical records and drafted a strong appeal to the insurer. The insurance company changed their mind and our client received a lump-sum payment for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits. He was relieved to be through fighting the insurer, and was happy to have his income restored.”
Cable Technician - Standish, MI
Neck Injury, Bad Shoulders, Back Problems, Migraines
“A cable installer from Michigan was hit head-on in his work truck and sustained shoulder and neck injuries. He took time off work and went back to school to get certified as an electrician. His shoulder and neck issues flared up again due to repetitive work activity and he was forced to stop working. His insurer constantly hassled him for additional documentation and took him off benefits twice saying he had not sufficiently proven his disability.
After an unsuccessful appeal of his insurer’s decision to stop paying, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team gathered all of our client’s medical records. Our attorneys reviewed the medical records and the notes from the insurer and found that our client had been wrongfully denied benefits. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s rights. During preparation for a hearing, Fields Disability attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed to be through fighting the insurance company, and is happy with the help Fields Disability provided.”
Graphics Installation Coordinator - Hutchinson, KS
SI Joint Dysfunction, Hip Pain, Fibromyalgia
“An installation coordinator for a sign and graphics company in Kansas had chronic pain in her hip. She was forced to stop work because her condition required shifting positions every few minutes and her employer could not accommodate her. She applied for short-term disability benefits through her employer’s insurance plan but was denied. While she was considering her options for short-term benefits, enough time passed that her claim converted to a long-term disability claim.
With two separate but overlapping claims pending, she called Fields Disability to help determine the best course of action. Fields attorneys reviewed the denial documents from the insurance company and our support team gathered updated medical records from all our client’s physicians. Our attorneys found that the insurance company disregarded important findings from our client’s doctors and drafted a strong appeal to the insurer. The appeal was successful and our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay and ongoing monthly benefits. Our client was pleased with the representation Fields Disability provided and was happy to have her monthly income restored.”
Retail Plumbing Specialist - Moyock, NC
Chronic Back Pain, Neck Pain
“A woman working as a plumbing specialist at Lowes realized that, due to chronic neck and back pain, she could no longer work. She applied for long-term disability benefits and was approved. She received benefits for roughly six months until the insurer cut her off. The insurer claimed that the medical evidence available did not support functional impairment that would prevent her from working.
Frustrated and scared, she found the attorneys at Fields Disability. Her attorney at Fields knew exactly what to do. He requested all of her medical records and also requested reports from her treating doctors supporting her disability. With all this information, her attorney drafted a winning appeal. Upon review, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated her monthly benefits. The client was overjoyed at the reinstatement of his benefits and could rest easy knowing that she once again had income to support her family.”
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.
