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.
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.”
Service Technician - Lander, WY
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Lateral Epicondylitis
“A service technician from Wyoming was forced out of work due to chronic, severe pain that limited her ability to use her upper extremities. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits under her policy with Prudential. Her application for benefits was approved, and she was paid benefits. After two years, Prudential terminated her benefits, stating that she was not totally disabled from alternative sedentary occupations. She turned to Fields Disability for help appealing the termination of benefits.
The Fields Disability team gathered updated medical records, and arranged for a functional capacity evaluation which showed that due to her conditions she was not even able to work in a sedentary occupation. The managing attorney filed an appeal with the additional documentation supporting disability. On review, Prudential reversed the denial. She received a lump-sum payment for all of the back benefits owed to her, and ongoing Long Term Disability benefits.”
Line Maintenance Worker - Anchorage, AK
Vertigo, Dizziness
“A Line Maintenance Worker from Alaska was injured when he slipped and fell at work, causing him to hit his head. After the injury, he began to experience severe vertigo and dizziness. His job required him to climb ladders and work at heights, which was clearly a significant hazard. He was paid Short Term Disability benefits, but, when he applied for Long Term Disability benefits, Aetna denied the claim.
After receiving the denial, he contacted Fields Disability to help him appeal the denial. In response to the denial, our attorney’s compiled all of the medical evidence, which included all of the records from numerous providers our client had seen across the country in an attempt to get an answer for how he could recover. The appeal also articulated why the insurer’s denial was based on incorrect or improper grounds. On review, Aetna overturned their denial, paid benefits that were past due, and began to pay his benefits on a monthly basis.”
Freight Handler - Anchorage, AK
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
“A freight handler from Alaska had to stop working due to severe pain from carpal tunnel syndrome. He applied for Long Term Disability but was denied, with his insurer stating the medical records did not suggest he was limited from performing his duties. He appealed on his own and was unsuccessful. Then, he contacted Fields Disability.
Our attorneys filed a lawsuit and pointed out his consistent treatment, the good notes from his medical providers, and their support. We argued that the insurer admitted he was disabled before and after his carpal tunnel surgery. The insurer claimed he was not disabled between surgeries and thus did not prove disability throughout the entire period. We successfully argued that this kind of reasoning breached their duties as a fiduciary by selectively choosing information to deny him benefits.”
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.
