PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Marketing Director - Baltimore, MD

Complication from a Stroke, Headaches, Nausea, Confusion

“A Maryland marketing director suffered a stroke. He was treated and released from the hospital but experienced regular headaches, nausea, and confusion after he went home. The symptoms persisted, and he was forced to stop working. He received long-term disability benefits for a few months, but suddenly the insurance company stopped paying benefits. The insurance company said he could return to work.

Upset and worried about his loss of income, he contacted Fields Disability for help. Fields attorneys immediately contacted our client’s doctors and compiled a strong appeal of the insurance company’s denial. The insurer did not change their decision, and Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, they aggressively negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was impressed with the professional representation that Fields Disability provided.”

Special Education Support Specialist - Lewes, DE

Back Pain, Disc Displacement Degeneration

“An education support specialist from Delaware began experiencing back pain. Her job required bending, lifting, and interacting with students. Eventually the pain became too much and she was forced to stop work. Her insurance company initially approved her for short-term disability benefits, but after a few months the disability payments stopped. The insurance company said she no longer fit their definition of “disabled”. Her doctors wrote the insurance company letters in response to no avail.

Worried about her lost income she contacted Fields Disability for help. Fields attorneys gathered documents from the insurance company and our client’s doctors to build the best case for our client. Our attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurance company, highlighting doctor’s reports that the insurer overlooked in their decision. The insurance company overturned their decision and our client received ongoing benefits and a lump sum payment for back-pay. Our client was happy with the decision, and was pleased with the service Fields Disability provided.”

University Administrator - Atlantic City, NJ

Hip Joint Pain

“A 60-year-old woman who worked in school administration at a university in New Jersey developed severe and debilitating hip joint pain, making it impossible for her to do her job. While she spent most of her day at a desk in front of the computer, there were those occasions when she would have to carry books and files and binders and walk across campus. As time progressed, her hip pain made walking, and even sitting, excruciating. To make matters worse, her husband received a cancer diagnosis and was completely unable to work. The bills were mounting.

For months, she was determined to deal with the pain in the hopes that it would either disappear or at least decrease but, when it didn’t, she filed for disability. Her disability benefits were initially granted, but sometime thereafter, her benefits were suddenly and with little warning denied.

She attempted to resolve the disability payments on her own but, when it became clear the disability carrier would not reverse its position, she sought the assistance of Fields Disability. Our attorneys undertook the collection of medical records and supportive medical reports and filed a lawsuit. Through attempts at negotiations, our attorneys were able to settle the entire claim, on a lump sum basis, providing a significant sum of money to our client which enabled her to have sufficient funds to meet her financial needs.”

Oil Pump Operator - Orlando, OK

Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Radiculopathy

“An oil field worker from Oklahoma injured his back and could not sit or stand for any amount of time without pain, so work became impossible. He was approved for Social Security disability benefits, but was denied for long-term disability payments through his insurer at work because he apparently did not fit their definition of disabled.

Confused about the decision, and worried about his income, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team contacted all our client’s treating doctors for updated medical records. Our attorneys filed a preliminary appeal based on the records but unfortunately the insurance company did not change its mind. Our team then hired a vocational specialist to write a special report for our client, highlighting his inability to work.

After reviewing the report, the insurance company changed their mind and issued ongoing benefits and a lump-sum for back pay. After two years of fighting, our client finally restored his income. He was overjoyed with the result, and happy with the persistent advocacy from Fields Disability.”

Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Warwick, RI

Anxiety, Depression, COPD, Insomnia, Substance Abuse

“A quality control worker for a pharmaceutical company was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and COPD. Her symptoms forced her to stop working. She was initially approved for long term disability benefits through her insurer at work, but after two years of benefits, the insurance company stopped payment.

Worried about her lost income, she contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys gathered medical records from all of our client’s doctors and reviewed the insurance claim file. There was ample evidence that our client was still disabled and unable to work. Our attorneys filed an appeal to the insurer, but the insurance company did not change their mind. Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement check, and pleased that the fight with her insurance company was over.”