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.
Sales Inspector - Water Valley, MS
Neck Pain, Back Pain
“A Sales Inspector developed severe low back and neck pain after working for a number of years and was no longer able to work. He applied for and received long-term disability benefits for the entire period where he was insured against his Own Occupation. He was denied when the definition of disability changed. The long-term disability insurer stated he could return to work full-time at sedentary-type jobs.
The attorneys at Fields Disability were hired to file a lawsuit against the insurance company. After reviewing the case, the Fields attorneys determined that the value of the claim would be zeroed out if our client was approved Social Security Disability, due to an overpayment. The Fields attorneys approached the insurer about a waiver of the potential overpayment for an agreement not to sue the insurer. The Insurer agreed that if our client was approved for Social Security Disability, our client would get to keep the backpay and not have to pay any overpayment fees.”
Logistics Manager - Hermiston, OR
Fibromyalgia, Depression, Anxiety
“A logistics manager for a large international retailer needed to leave work due to mental health symptoms, as well as the gradual onset of fibromyalgia. She applied to her disability insurance carrier, who denied her claim from the outset. After she filed her own administrative appeal, the insurer upheld the denial and notified our client her claim would remain closed.
She found Fields Disability after searching for help online. Our attorneys investigated whether our client had a lawsuit against the insurer. In reviewing the insurer’s file, our attorneys determined there was substantial evidence supporting our client’s claim. After filing a lawsuit, our attorneys successfully negotiated a favorable settlement of our client’s disability claim.”
Telecommunications Project Appraiser - West Bridgewater, MA
Leg Pain, Rib Pain, Complications from Lung Removal
“A project manager from Massachusetts began having severe pain in his leg and ribs. He previously had one of his lungs removed due to an infection which caused ongoing pain and difficulty breathing. He was unable to continue work and was approved for long term disability benefits through his insurer at work. He received benefits for almost three years, but then the insurer denied ongoing payments and said he could return to work in a different occupation.
Worried for his lost income and the challenge of changing careers, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained all of our client’s medical records, and Fields Attorneys hired an expert to complete a vocational report which showed our client’s true occupational capacity. Armed with strong evidence, our attorneys sent an appeal to the insurance company. The insurer didn’t budge, but our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing and bolstered by the strong evidentiary record, Fields lawyers negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to be through fighting his insurance company and was glad he hired the Fields team to represent him.”
Draftsman - Florence, KS
Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Headaches
“A young man who had recently begun a career as a draftsman developed chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and chronic headaches for no specific reason. It was later believed to be the result of a tick bite. The chronic symptoms he experienced did not allow him to continue working as a draftsman, nor did it allow him to perform any other work. After applying for long-term disability benefits, the insurer denied the claim on the basis that the medical evidence did not support an inability to work.
Unable to prepare an appeal on his own, he hired Fields Disability. Despite a lack of a definitive diagnosis, Fields Disability attorneys prepared a strong appeal relying heavily on the medical evidence discussing his chronic symptoms. Despite a strong appeal, the insurer again denied the claim. Unwilling to just give up, Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. With summary judgment looming, the Fields attorneys were able to negotiate a settlement with the insurer for a portion of the remaining exposure under the policy. This allowed our client to walk away with money in his pocket while at the same time mitigating the risk of going to summary judgment and ending up with nothing. Our client was very happy with the results and felt a great sense of relief.”
Technical Support Specialist - Colorado Springs, CO
Bipolar Disorder
“A technical support specialist for an international computer and cell phone manufacturer developed severe mental health symptoms later diagnosed as bipolar disorder. He submitted a claim for short and long term disability benefits to his insurance company. The insurer was skeptical of the claim from the onset, sending him to an independent medical examination. The independent doctor agreed that our client was disabled and benefits were paid for several months until the insurer had another medical doctor review our client’s claim. That doctor, who had not personally examined our client, told the insurer that restrictions and limitations were not supported and our client could return to his fast-paced and stressful job.
Our client tried to fight the denial and submitted his own appeals which were denied. He found Fields Disability to help him fight the denial in federal court. Our attorneys assisted our client in negotiating a settlement with very favorable terms. Our client was able to focus on his recovery using the settlement proceeds to support himself and his family.”
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.
