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.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Waianae, HI
Low Back Pain
“A heavy equipment mechanic from Hawaii suffered from back pain that was too severe to perform the heavy lifting his job required. He initially received disability benefits, but his insurer denied his Long Term Disability benefits, stating his condition did not prevent him from doing any heavy lifting. Then, he reached out to Fields Disability.
Our team assisted our client with a federal lawsuit against the insurance company. Our attorneys argued the medical evidence supported a complete inability to work at all, not just their own occupation. While preparing to present the case to the district court judge, our attorneys worked closely with our client to reach a favorable settlement agreement with the insurance company.”
Automotive Service Manager - Volcano, HI
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“An automotive service manager from Hawaii with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome had been receiving Long Term Disability benefits through his employer. After six years, his insurer informed him that his benefits were being terminated. At this point, he decided hiring an attorney was necessary and reached out to Fields Disability.
Once retained, our attorneys acquired medical records, functional capacity evaluations, and reports from our client’s treating doctors and submitted an appeal, but the insurer did not change their decision. In response, the Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurance company. After several rounds of negotiations, we were able to get the insurance company to pay a sizeable lump sum settlement to our client.”
Field Supervisor - Pearl City, HI
Stroke Related Weakness
“A field supervisor suffered a stroke that left him with severe neurological deficits. He left work and was approved for Long Term Disability benefits through Reliance Standard Insurance. After suffering a separate injury while surfing, the insurance company terminated his benefits, stating that if he could surf, he could work. Turning to the internet, he found Fields Disability.
Our attorneys worked on updating medical evidence from our client’s treating providers and coordinated closely with his treating neurologist to support the claim. The medical evidence was sent in along with legal arguments about our client’s case. Reliance reviewed the appeal for just over a month then approved our client’s benefits.”
Manager Marine Operations - Kaneohe, HI
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
“A marine operations manager from Hawaii suffered from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and alcohol use disorder. He received Long Term Disability through MetLife Disability Insurance benefits due to being unable to do his job duties. After two years, the insurer terminated the benefits. He learned this was because they would not cover his conditions for more than 24 months. Feeling that this was wrong, he went to Fields Disability for help.
Once retained, the attorneys at Fields Disability acquired our client’s Long Term Disability policy and realized schizophrenia was not a mental health condition that was limited to 24-months of Long Term Disability benefits. Our team acquired medical records, functional capacity evaluations, and reports from our client’s treating doctors that showed our client had a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Once equipped with everything they needed, the attorneys at Fields Disability submitted an appeal. Faced with this new evidence, the insurer overturned their prior decision. MetLife issued payment for all the months it previously withheld Long Term Disability benefits and continued to pay benefits going forward.”
Machine Operator - Newton Falls, OH
Nerve Damage in Legs, Back Pain, Scoliosis
“A machine operator from Ohio experienced severe discomfort following back surgery. He could not sit or stand for more than a few minutes without serious pain. Work became impossible, so he applied for long term disability benefits with New York Life. New York Life initially approved his claim and paid him monthly benefits for about two years. Suddenly, they sent a letter telling him that he no longer fit their definition of disabled and that payments would stop.
Shocked and worried at his lost income, he called Fields Disability for help. The attorneys at Fields Disability scoured the claim file from New York Life, and found that they made their decision while our client was in between insurance providers and struggling to find good care providers in his network. Our attorneys contacted our client’s physicians to obtain updated medical records and sent a strong appeal to New York Life with the updated medical records attached. New York Life overturned their original decision and our client received a lump-sum payment for back-pay and ongoing monthly benefits. He was relieved that his monthly income was restored and is happy to use the money to continue treatment.”
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.
