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.
FC Associate - Crown Point, IN
Chronic Back Pain, Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis
“An FC Associate from Indiana stopped working due her disabling conditions, including chronic back pain, radiculopathy and spondylolisthesis. She applied for Long Term Disability benefits but was denied when The Hartford determined that she was capable of working full-time in another regular occupation.
She contacted Fields Disability for help. The attorneys at Fields Disability reviewed the insurer’s claim file, gathered doctor’s records and reports and drafted an appeal. In response, The Hartford overturned their prior determination and approved her claim, resulting in a lump-sum payment and ongoing benefits.”
Investigative Manager - East Lansing, MI
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Migraines, Insomnia
“An investigative manager for the State of Michigan developed multiple severe mental health symptoms due to ongoing chronic migraines. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. Unfortunately, her benefits were denied by the insurer.
She retained Fields Disability to help appeal the decision. The Fields attorneys began assembling an appeal, including gathering updated medical records and getting detailed letters of support from our client’s treating providers. The team then wrote a lengthy appeal addressing the points raised in the insurer’s denial. Sedgwick considered the new evidence and overturned their prior determination. They issued a check for backpay and began paying monthly benefits.”
Territory Manager - Elkhart, IN
Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain Med Induced Grogginess, Chronic Pain, Chronic Weakness, Immobility, Assistive Ambulatory Device, Cane
“A territory manager for a major pharmaceutical company from Indiana developed several complicated conditions, limiting her mobility and use of her upper extremities. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits. She was approved, and her benefits ran for a year before New York Life terminated her claim.
Knowing she needed help, she retained Fields Disability. The Fields attorneys began assembling her appeal, including gathering her updated medical records and securing letters of support from her primary treating providers. Upon reviewing the appeal, New York Life overturned their prior denial and reinstated benefits.”
Mid-Market Sales Executive - Watertown, WI
Severe Headaches/Migraines
“A mid-market sales executive for a multinational telecommunications company in Wisconsin developed severe and persistent headaches/migraines. Unable to continue working, he filed for Short Term Disability benefits. Sedgwick determined that he was not prevented from performing his own occupation and denied his application.
He retained Fields Disability to help secure his benefits. The Fields team requested updated medical records and support from his doctor. The attorneys wrote an appeal of the insurer’s denial decision, addressing each of the insurer’s arguments. Upon consideration of the appeal, Sedgwick overturned their prior denial.”
Global Program Manager - Boise, ID
Migraine Headaches, Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis, Meniere’s Disease, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
“A global program manager for a major computer company in Idaho developed migraine headaches, seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, Meniere’s Disease, and mast cell activation syndrome. Unable to continue working, she applied for Long Term Disability benefits from Matrix Absence Management. She was approved and remained on claim for nearly a decade before the insurer terminated her benefits, claiming she could now return to some other kind of work.
Needing help, she retained Fields Disability. The Fields team gathered her updated medical records and letters of support from her physicians, and they drafted an appeal and addressed each point the insurer raised. Based on the appeal, Matrix Absence Management overturned their prior termination of our client’s benefits. They issued a check for backpay and once again began issuing monthly benefits.”
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.
