PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Director of Cyber Security - Suffield, CT

Chronic Migraines, Fatigue, Type 2 Diabetes, PTSD, Severe Spine, Joint Pain.

“A Cyber Security Director and former National Guard member was laid off while recovering from Lyme’s disease and joint surgery. He had developed several serious health conditions during and after service in the National Guard and Peace Corps, including chronic migraines and fatigue, type 2 diabetes, PTSD, and severe spine and joint pain. Knowing he was in serious financial risk because of his conditions, he reached out to Fields Disability to help him with his disability application.

The Fields Disability team started drafting his application, coordinating with his numerous physicians and specialists to gather their medical opinions. With our help, he was granted Social Security benefits within the year. The Fields team also filed for Long and Short Term Disability benefits from The Standard. Initially, the insurer denied his claim, stating that our client was capable of performing the material duties of his occupation. Our attorneys prepared appeals asserting that The Standard had failed to properly consider the combined effects of our client’s impairments, and neglected to conduct an independent review of his medical records. The insurance company soon reinstated our client’s Short Term Disability benefits, including back pay. They also agreed to grant our client Long Term Disability benefits, and he began receiving checks in the mail within days of the decision.”

Mechanical Component Design Specialist - Edgewood, NM

Peromyocarditis, Severe Swelling, Fatigue, Heart Attack

“A mechanical design specialist had congestive heart failure which caused a heart attack, ongoing fatigue, and swelling in his joints. The symptoms were too severe to continue working and he applied for long-term disability benefits through his insurer at work. Despite his symptoms, the insurance company denied his disability claim. He appealed the decision but the insurance company would not reverse the denial.

With one additional opportunity to appeal the decision remaining, he contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys contacted all of his doctors for updated medical records. Fields attorneys also reviewed the claim file from the insurance company and found serious oversights. Our attorneys submitted a final appeal but the insurer did not change the decision. Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check and happy to be done fighting his insurance company.”

Corrections Officer - Selah, WA

Cauda Equina Syndrome, Back Pain

“A corrections officer from Washington began having back pain following an injury at work. She moved to a light-duty position so she could continue working during recovery. Unfortunately, a few weeks later she was in a car accident that caused compression in her lower spine and greatly exacerbated her symptoms. She was forced to stop working, and was approved for long-term disability benefits from her employer. After receiving benefits for two years, the insurance company said she no longer fit their definition of disabled.

She called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained all our client’s medical records. Fields Attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company, highlighting medical evidence that had been overlooked. The insurance company didn’t change their mind, but Fields Attorneys were undeterred and filed a federal lawsuit to fight for our client. As litigation moved forward, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check, and relieved to be through fighting the insurance company.”

Payroll Supervisor - Mt. Pleasant, WI

Infalmmatory Polyradiculopathy, Fibromyalgia

“A Payroll Supervisor became disabled after developing severe nerve pain all throughout her body. It affected her ability to concentrate and perform her duties throughout the day. After initially paying some disability benefits, Lincoln sent the woman a denial letter, stating she could perform desk work and other sedentary duties. Lincoln argued that the woman did not have any severe neurological symptoms that would preclude such duties. The woman was shocked, because her condition had actually been worsening over the past several months.

Fields Disability filed an appeal on tour client’s behalf. We closely examined the information that Lincoln had when it denied benefits and secured detailed reports from two of our client’s treating providers challenging that information. Lincoln reviewed the information in the appeal and determined the woman was eligible for benefits.”

Sewer-Line Repairer / Plumber - Henderson, CO

Meniere's Disease, Vertigo, Balance Issues

“A plumber in Honolulu began having recurrent dizziness and vertigo which could last up to three days at a time. His job required him to lift upwards of 100 pounds and climb up and down ladders, so his condition forced him to stop working for fear of serious injury. He applied for long-term disability benefits through his employer’s insurance plan with Cigna. Cigna denied the application for benefits without any additional medical examination.

Shocked at the result of the application and worried about being able to support his newborn daughter, the plumber contacted Fields Disability to help mount a strong appeal. Fields Disability attorneys obtained updated reports from our client’s doctors to strengthen the evidence of disability. We made sure the reports referenced the lifting capacity and work duties that our client’s employment required.

Fields Disability attorneys and support staff gave our client updates at every step of the process. Ultimately, the appeal was approved and our client was awarded back-pay and continued benefits. He is ecstatic to be able to focus on his treatment and caring for his daughter rather than worrying about his job.”