PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Aircraft Mechanic - Picayune, MS

Bilateral Total Knee Replacements, Low Back Pain, Bilateral Shoulder Issues

“Our client worked for a number of years as an aircraft mechanic for an international aircraft manufacturer. After developing degenerative arthritis leading to bilateral total knee replacement surgeries, our client left work and filed a claim for long term disability benefits. He received benefits for approximately two years, when Cigna told our client his condition had improved enough to allow him to return to work at a number of sedentary jobs.

The man found Fields Disability after searching for help online. We collected medical records and secured a supportive report from the treating doctor. We submitted the medical records and report to the insurance company along with a memorandum outlining our client’s legal rights under the statute governing the policy. After a brief review, Cigna reversed its decision to deny benefits and started paying our client’s claim. He was very pleased with the final result and decided to hire Fields Disability to manage his claim on an ongoing basis to prevent further wrongful denials.”

Airplane Painter - Wichita, KS

Goodpasture Syndrome

“A Kansas woman had worked as an airplane painter for several years before developing severe kidney dysfunction. It turned out that she had developed Goodpasture Syndrome as a result of poisoning from the industrial paints she had been using for work. As her conditions continued to degrade, she applied or and was approved for long-term disability benefits. She remained on benefits for over nine years. Recently, she underwent a double kidney transplant. As soon as her condition stabilized after the surgery, the insurance company cut off her long-term benefits, claiming she was no longer disabled.

The woman attempted to appeal the insurer’s decision on her own, but they denied her appeal. Knowing she needed help with the next step, she retained the disability attorneys at Fields Law Firm. Our team of attorneys got to work on her case right away, filing a lawsuit against the insurance company in federal court. Faced with the mounting litigation, the insurer was forced to come to a settlement agreement. Our client was soon able receive a check in the mail, and focus on her ongoing recovery.”

Senior Account Manager - Richland, WA

Heart Conditions

“Our client had worked as a Senior Account Manager before becoming disabled due to his heart conditions. Liberty Mutual denied his claim for short-term and long-term disability benefits by sending him letters in the mail. Liberty Mutual claimed that he did not meet their Definition of Disability. Specifically, Liberty Mutual claimed he was capable of working as a Senior Account Manager because they believed there was a lack of objective evidence of impairments that would translate to restrictions or limitations for Liberty Mutual to consider him Disabled.

This client turned to Fields Disability to help him fight Liberty Mutual, and appeal Liberty Mutual’s decisions to deny short and long-term disability benefits. The attorneys at Fields Disability complied all of his medical records, received doctor reports, and submitted a comprehensive appeal. Liberty Mutual decided to overturn their previous decision and retroactively paid this client all the benefits he should have received for his short and long-term disability benefits. He was excited to get almost a year of benefits back as a lump-sum.”

Scheduling Specialist - Keizer, OR

Chronic Low Back Pain, Lumbar Spine Disc Disease, Lumbar Radiculopathy Status Post Lumbar Spinal Surgery

“A military veteran originally ceased working as a Scheduling Specialist due to chronic low back pain, lumbar spine disc disease, and lumbar radiculopathy status post lumbar spinal surgery. Since the first reporting his disabilities, and his inability to work, to his employer and carrier, Liberty Mutual, this veteran endured a complicated and extensive medical history.

He exhausted his short-term disability benefits, and applied for long-term disability benefits, which was approved by Liberty Mutual; however, after receiving long-term disability benefits for a brief period of time, his claim was preemptively terminated by Liberty Mutual.

Liberty Mutual terminated his long-term disability benefits by an impersonal letter alleging he did not meet the definition of “Disability” because they believed he was capable of performing the Material and Substantial Duties of a Scheduling Specialist. Upset with this termination, and sudden loss of income, this veteran contacted Fields Disability for help.

The attorneys at Fields Disability contacted all of his doctors, had favorable reports written on his behalf, and submitted an appeal to Liberty Mutual. After a brief period of time, Liberty Mutual had no other decision but to reverse its prior termination decision, and reinstated benefits immediately. Our client was extremely excited, and was happy with the quick turnaround from the staff at Fields Disability.”

IT Analyst - Savannah, GA

Back Pain, Spinal Cord Compression, Bulging Discs, Anxiety

“An IT Analyst from Georgia had severe back pain which exacerbated her anxiety. Her job added to her daily stress and ultimately her combination of symptoms forced her to stop work. She battled with her insurance company for short-term disability benefits before they paid her, and then was denied in her application for long-term benefits despite recommendations from doctors saying she could not work.

She called Fields Disability for help. The Fields team contacted our client’s treating doctors for medical records and handled all correspondence with the insurance company. Our attorneys discovered that the insurer ignored key records when denying benefits. We sent a strong appeal to the insurance company pointing out their errors and the insurer overturned their denial. Our client received a lump-sum for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits! She is pleased with the professional representation Fields Disability provided, and happy to be done fighting her insurance company.”