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.
Machine Operator - Smiths Station, AL
Cervical and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Opiate Usage, Neuropathy, Status Post-failed Foot Surgery
“A Machine Operator from Alabama was forced out of work following a failed foot surgery and the worsening of his degenerative disc disease. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied by his insurer. Seeking help, he signed on with Fields Disability to fight his case.
The Fields Disability attorneys drafted an appeal of the insurer’s decision, including updated medical records and a letter of support from his primary treating physician. Unfortunately, the insurer upheld their denial of his benefits, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer in federal court, arguing that their denial was not supported by the evidence. We were eventually able to negotiate a favorable settlement for all of our client’s claims and he received the check for the lump sum settlement just a few weeks later.”
Salesman - Phoenix, AZ
Back Pain, Mental Health
“A salesman from Arizona had been in a car accident that caused a disabling back condition. After filing a claim for Long Term Disability benefits, the insurance company denied benefits stating his conditions were pre-existing. He was forced out of work just two days before being covered for an entire year, which is what triggered the pre-existing denial. Fields Disability took the case on, knowing it would be an upward battle.
The Fields Disability attorneys crafted three separate appeals for our client, each time finding new support that our client’s conditions were not all covered during the pre-existing period. We argued that our client also had disabling conditions beyond his back pain. After years of fighting with the insurer, our attorneys negotiated a deal that got our client his best-case scenario, and then some. Our client was pleased with the results and thankful for the hard work the Fields Disability team put into his case.”
Field Specialist - Great Falls, MT
Chronic Knee Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
“A field specialist for an oil company in the oil fields in North Dakota suffered an injury to his knee which prevented him from continuing to working. He later developed chronic and severe back pain due which resulted from his knee injury. Due to a combination of these impairments he was no longer capable of working in any capacity because of his chronic and debilitating pain. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits and was initially approved. New York Life later denied his benefits, but after retaining Fields Disability to submit an appeal, the denial was overturned, and benefits were reinstated.
When New York Life denied his benefits a second time, he reached out to Fields Disability once again. Our attorneys were able to put together a compelling appeal which articulated why the insurer’s denial was improper. The appeal also included updated medical information which outlined the symptoms that our client dealt with on a daily basis as well as MRI scans showing his physical impairments. On review, New York Life overturned their denial, made payment to our client of benefits that were past due, and resumed paying his benefits on a monthly basis.”
Feeder Combine Driver - Helena, MT
Bipolar Disorder
“A feeder combine driver from Montana was diagnosed with bipolar disorder causing him to be unable to work. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits, but was denied by the insurer. He retained Fields Disability to fight for his claim.
The Fields team appealed his denial, but the insurer maintained their position claiming the medical evidence still didn’t support impairment. The Fields Disability attorneys filed a second mandatory appeal, but the insurer didn’t change their position, so the Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer in federal court. The parties litigated the claim for several months before the Fields attorneys sent a demand for settlement. The insurer soon returned a counteroffer and the Fields attorneys then successfully negotiated a lump sum settlement of our client’s Long Term Disability claim. ”
Pharmacy Technician - Stevensville, MT
Connective Tissue Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Depression
“A Pharmacy Technician worked until her medical conditions became disabling and forced her out of work. Her initial claim for Long Term Disability benefits was denied by the insurer, so she attempted an appeal without the assistance of counsel. When her appeal was also denied, she contacted the professionals at Fields Disability for assistance.
Because our client had already used her appeal attempt, our sole recourse against the insurer was to file a lawsuit. Due to a unique insurance policy at issue, the case was unusually complicated. As a result, our attorneys determined that pursuing a settlement was the best course of action. We sent an initial demand to the insurer, and negotiations began. After trading several offers and counteroffers, our client was eventually presented with an acceptable offer. She gladly accepted the lump sum payout, and was happy with the deal she ended up with.”
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.
