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.
Professor - Portland, OR
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
“Our client was an Art Professor in Portland, Oregon. She had struggled with her mental health for years, and eventually needed to leave work to focus on her recovery. She submitted a claim to Liberty Mutual for Long Term Disability benefits, but her claim was denied. The insurance company had one of its doctors review her claim. The doctor, who was on Liberty’s payroll, stated our client was capable of performing her job as an Art Professor.
Unsure what to do, she hired Fields Disability for help getting the denial overturned. Our attorneys thoroughly reviewed the insurer’s claim file and determined several errors were made. The attorneys then secured medical evidence and letters of support from our client’s therapist and doctor. The appeal strongly supported our client’s claim and entitlement to benefits. After a short review, the insurance company agreed to open the claim and pay our client all outstanding benefits.”
Food Production Supervisor - Peru, IN
Shoulder Surgery, Anxiety, Neuropathy
“A food production supervisor from Indiana began losing feeling in his feet and could no longer walk. His shoulder had needed surgery multiple times and was hurting again, as well. His combined symptoms made work at a food production facility impossible. He stopped work and applied for long-term disability benefits through his insurer at work. The insurance company paid him monthly benefits for two years, but stopped because he no longer fit their definition of disabled. He filed an appeal with the help of his wife but the insurer did not change its decision.
Worried about his lost income and mounting bills, he called Fields Disability for help. Our support staff obtained the entire claim file from the insurance company and Fields Attorneys determined our client had a good case for a lawsuit. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparation for a hearing, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed with the settlement, and pleased to be done fighting with his insurance company.”
Customer Service Supervisor - Tucson, AZ
PTSD, MDD
“A Customer Service Supervisor trained and managed new customer service reps, which required her to be on her feet all day, while interacting with employees and customers and solving problems. Unfortunately, some difficult events in her childhood led to PTSD, and eventually full-blown major depressive disorder. Given the demands of her occupation, she had to temporarily leave her job and file for disability which the carrier granted, but only for a limited time, until the carrier demanded she return to work. Her doctors told her she was incapable of working and needed therapy to work with and overcome her problems.
Frustrated with the disability carrier’s refusal to reinstate her much-needed benefits, she hired Fields Disability who gathered the necessary medical support from her various doctors and filed an appeal. The appeal was successful, and she was relieved to have her benefits reinstated.”
Technical Training Specialist - Glendale, AZ
Spina Bifida, Severe Scoliosis, Severe Back Pain
“An Arizona training specialist was born with spina bifida that caused severe scoliosis. Over the years, she had multiple spinal fusion surgeries and her resulting back pain worsened as she aged. Eventually, the pain became too much and she was unable to work. She received long-term disability benefits from her insurer at work for six months, but then received a denial letter saying she no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Upset that her insurance company was ignoring her chronic symptoms, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys contacted her medical providers for updated records. Fields attorneys scoured the insurance claim file and found that the insurance company had ignored recommendations from our client’s doctors. Our attorneys filed an appeal with the insurer, but the decision did not change. Fields attorneys then 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 overjoyed with the settlement amount, and relieved to be done fighting her insurance company.”
Staffing Coordinator - Dandridge, TN
Spinal Stenosis in Lumbar and Cervical Spine, Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroidism
“A 60-year-old individual who worked for a large tire manufacturer as a Staffing Coordinator was forced to cease work due to spinal stenosis of her lumbar and cervical spine, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. She applied for long-term disability benefits, and Cigna paid her benefits for almost one year. One day, out of the blue, the woman received a letter from Cigna stating that medical personnel from Cigna reviewed her claim and stated that she could go back to work. These medical personnel gave these opinions without ever even meeting the woman.
She turned to Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys crafted an appeal in which we argued that Cigna misconstrued the nature of the woman’s job and the physical requirements associated with it. Furthermore, we argued that Cigna was wrong to rely on doctors who had never met or examined the woman. After Fields Disability submitted the appeal, Cigna reviewed the evidence and admitted they made a mistake by discontinuing her benefits. The issued a check for the past due benefits that they owed to our client, who was very happy she entrusted Fields Disability to handle her appeal.”
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.
