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.
Customer Care Advocate - Wentworth, SD
Small Fiber Neuropathy, Chronic Migraines, Multi-level Disc Herniations
“A Customer Care Advocate from South Dakota developed small fiber neuropathy, chronic migraines, and multi-level disc herniations. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from her insurance carrier. She was approved and remained on claim for about half a year. The insurer then terminated her claim writing that the medical records no longer supported disablement from her own occupation. Knowing she needed help, she retained Fields Disability to help fight for her benefits.
The Fields Disability team gathered her updated medical records and secured several letters of support from her treating providers. We also wrote a lengthy appeal of the insurer’s denial letter. The insurer considered the appeal, but decided to perform numerous peer reviews to support their denial decision. While our team was able to get several responses from our client’s providers, the insurer maintained their denial in contradiction to the medical opinions. Our attorneys then filed suit against the insurer in federal court. After several months of litigation, we were able to work out a settlement deal which provided our client a lump sum settlement of her disability claim.”
Medical Coder - Sioux Falls, SD
Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines
“A medical coder from South Dakota was forced out of work due to chronic pain, spinal fusions, and muscle spasms. She had tried numerous methods of pain management over the years, but nothing helped get her pain fully under control. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits with Unum, but her claim was denied at the application stage. She turned to Fields Law Disability for help appealing the denial.
Our team gathered her medical records and a statement from her primary care provider in support of her disability. Unum reversed their decision and approved our client for ongoing Long Term Disability benefits. She also received a lump sum payment for the back benefits owed to her.”
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.”
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.
