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.
Service Technician - Calhoun, GA
Congestive Heart Failure, History of Stroke
“A service technician for a large trucking company in Georgia suffered a stroke due to a chronic heart condition. This left him with chronic weakness, speech difficulties and cognitive impairments. He was no longer able to work, applied for disability benefits, and was initially approved. After two years of benefits, when the definition of ‘disabled’ under his policy changed, Mutual of Omaha terminated the claim.
In response to the termination, our client reached out to Fields Disability. Our attorneys wrote an appeal which included updated medical information, outlined the symptoms that the client dealt with daily, and illustrated why he was unable to work even an unskilled, sedentary occupation. On review, Mutual of Omaha overturned their termination, made payment to the client of benefits that were past due, and resumed paying his monthly benefits.”
Cashier - Shakopee, MN
Back Injury
“A cashier from Minnesota injured his back while at work and was subsequently only able to work part time. As part of his disability process, he applied for Short Term Disability benefits from Sedgwick. Upon review, the insurer denied his claim for failure to provide adequate information to support his disablement.
He retained Fields Disability to help him comply with his policy. The Fields attorneys compiled his records and wrote an appeal of the insurer’s decision. Upon review, Sedgwick found they had everything required to process his disability application and overturned their prior denial, granting him Short Term Disability benefits.”
Diagnostic Production Technician - Lexington, KY
Herniated Disc, Osteoporosis, Lumbosacral Back Pain, Insufficiency Sacral Spine Fracture
“A Diagnostic Production Technician from Kentucky suffered from a herniated disc, osteoporosis, lumbosacral back pain and an insufficiency fracture of the sacral spine. She applied for long-term disability benefits and was denied as Mutual of Omaha determined her conditions fell under a pre-existing condition exclusion.
Worried about her income, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys reviewed the insurer’s claim file and gathered doctor’s records and reports to file an appeal. In response to the appeal, Mutual of Omaha overturned their prior determination and approved her claim.”
Underwriter - Cottage Grove, MN
Chronic Degenerative Hip Disease
“An Underwriter from Minnesota suffered from chronic hip degeneration her entire life and underwent a dozen surgeries prior to the age of 20. She was able to work sedentary jobs, but eventually, her condition became too severe and she was forced to stop full time work. She found a part-time job, was approved for partial benefits, and received benefits for four years. After her case was transferred to a different claims manager, Principal discontinued her benefits and said she could return to full-time work.
Worried about her lost income and still suffering from chronic pain, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal refuting Principal’s arguments and highlighting our client’s most recent medical treatment. Principal reversed its denial decision. Our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay and her monthly benefits once more.”
Die Grinder - Rochdale, MA
Back Pain, Failed Back Surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear
“An Industrial Die Grinder from Massachusetts tore his rotator cuff at work. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits, but there was a 365-day waiting period before benefits would be paid. After the waiting period expired, Guardian denied benefits, saying that the application was received two days after his disability had begun so he was not covered by the policy.
Upset at the insurer and his lost income, he called Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys drafted a strong two-part appeal. The first part was entirely procedural: Guardian was reading its own policy wrong with regards to coverage. The second part was based on the strength of the medical record: our client was clearly disabled. Guardian reversed its denial decision. Our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay and ongoing 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.
