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.
Line Maintenance Worker - Anchorage, AK
Vertigo, Dizziness
“A Line Maintenance Worker from Alaska was injured when he slipped and fell at work, causing him to hit his head. After the injury, he began to experience severe vertigo and dizziness. His job required him to climb ladders and work at heights, which was clearly a significant hazard. He was paid Short Term Disability benefits, but, when he applied for Long Term Disability benefits, Aetna denied the claim.
After receiving the denial, he contacted Fields Disability to help him appeal the denial. In response to the denial, our attorney’s compiled all of the medical evidence, which included all of the records from numerous providers our client had seen across the country in an attempt to get an answer for how he could recover. The appeal also articulated why the insurer’s denial was based on incorrect or improper grounds. On review, Aetna overturned their denial, paid benefits that were past due, and began to pay his benefits on a monthly basis.”
Freight Handler - Anchorage, AK
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
“A freight handler from Alaska had to stop working due to severe pain from carpal tunnel syndrome. He applied for Long Term Disability but was denied, with his insurer stating the medical records did not suggest he was limited from performing his duties. He appealed on his own and was unsuccessful. Then, he contacted Fields Disability.
Our attorneys filed a lawsuit and pointed out his consistent treatment, the good notes from his medical providers, and their support. We argued that the insurer admitted he was disabled before and after his carpal tunnel surgery. The insurer claimed he was not disabled between surgeries and thus did not prove disability throughout the entire period. We successfully argued that this kind of reasoning breached their duties as a fiduciary by selectively choosing information to deny him benefits.”
Senior Maintenance Supervisor - Johnston, RI
Herniated Discs, Back Pain, Atrial Fibrillation, Fibromyalgia, Memory Issues
“A senior maintenance supervisor became disabled from work because his herniated discs, memory issues, back pain, atrial fibrillation, and fibromyalgia became so debilitating that he could no longer perform his job. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits and remained on claim for two years before being denied. Knowing he needed help to fight the denial, he retained Fields Disability to represent him.
The Fields Disability team requested our client’s updated medical records, and we obtained a letter of support from his recent treating providers. We appealed the decision, and the insurer upheld the denial, but the Fields Disability attorneys were able to negotiate directly with the insurance company and secured a lump sum settlement for our client without having to go through a long and costly lawsuit.”
Social Worker - Spearfish, SD
Autoimmune Conditions, Urticaria/Angina
“A Social Worker was rendered disabled by her chronic Urticaria/Angina and various Autoimmune conditions. After being denied for Short Term Disability benefits, she reached out to Fields Disability for assistance. Our team appealed the denial and helped her apply for Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability benefits. Although our client was subsequently approved for Social Security Disability benefits and even her student loans were discharged due to her disability, the insurer denied her claims for both Long and Short Term disability benefits.
The Fields Disability attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurer. During litigation, our client emphasized resolving the matter quickly via settlement. Our attorneys sent an initial demand to the insurer, and negotiations commenced. Fortunately, the strong advocacy of our attorneys resulted in a great offer from the insurer, which our client gladly accepted. She walked away with a lump sum payout, happy and grateful for the entire Fields Disability team.”
Client Program Manager - Box Elder, SD
Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, Vertigo
“A Client Program Manager with Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Vertigo had her Long Term Disability benefits terminated by her insurer. The attorneys at Fields Disability represented her during the appeal process eventually getting their decision overturned. Our client continued her partnership with Fields Disability while she remained on claim, and we took care of all communications and requests made by the insurer.
Years later, the insurer indicated they were interested in buying out her claim. Our team made an offer to the insurer and, after briefly negotiating, were able to work out a deal awarding our client nearly the entire remaining value left in her claim. She received a lump sum check in the following weeks and was able to close out her claim permanently.”
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.
