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.
Project Director - Wheat Ridge, CO
Hyperreflexia and Neuropathy Status Post Cervical Decompression
“Our client worked as a project director for many years before leaving work due to a spinal abscess impinging her spinal cord. She underwent a cervical compression surgery, which was ultimately successful, but she was left with severe neurological deficits like widespread neuropathy and hyperreflexia. She applied to The Standard and was paid disability benefits for several years until she eventually returned to work in a part time capacity.
The Standard initially paid our client her partial disability benefit, but after a few months, she was denied. The Standard stated she was able to return to work in a full-time capacity. Fields Disability attorneys contested the denial, and worked with our client’s treating doctors to build medical evidence to show she remained disabled under the policy. After a review of the appeal, The Standard reinstated benefits and paid all outstanding backpay.”
Printing Press Operator - Watsontown, PA
Syncopal Episodes
“A Press Operator at a printing company became disabled after suffering a series of blackouts. He was unable to stand or walk for any significant periods of time due to the danger of falling over. Initially, MetLife agreed that he was unable to perform his duties at the printing press. However, MetLife denied benefits during the Any Occupation period in the policy, stating the man could return to work at a number of sedentary jobs, depsite the doctor vehemently telling the insurance company that his patient was unable to work due to the danger of blacking out in the work space – even at a sedentary-type job.
The Fields attorneys collected updated medical records and a narrative report from our client’s treating physicians outlining his inability to work. The medical support was submitted with a brief arguing that our client’s blackouts would completely rule out any potential job base due to liability issues. MetLife agreed and reinstated the disability benefits and our client was able to continue treating for his blackout episodes with his financial security re-established.”
Environmental Services Worker - Richmond, KY
Arthritis, Atrial Fibrillation
“A man from Kentucky worked a physical job as an environmental services worker. Due to a combination of arthritis in his back and knees as well as a heart condition, he was no longer capable of performing the job. His long-term disability insurer, Liberty Mutual, approved his claim and paid benefits for two years. They later denied the claim stating that they had identified occupations which he could perform.
Frustrated and not ready to give up, he found the attorneys at Fields Disability. His attorney at Fields reviewed all of the records the insurance company had and began getting updated records to provide. He also obtained a report from the client’s orthopedist which highlighted that the client could not work. The Fields team also obtained supplemental support which refuted a report by Liberty Mutual’s own doctor which concluded that he could perform other work. On appeal, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated the payment of monthly benefits. The client felt an incredible sense of relief knowing that he had his income returned.”
Home Health Care Branch Manager - Moore, OK
Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Arthritis
“A health care manager from Oklahoma suffered from lupus and fibromyalgia. Her conditions caused swelling in her joints, regular back spasms, and severe chronic pain. She was forced to stop working, so she applied for long-term disability benefits through her employer-sponsored insurance plan. The insurer denied her application because her symptoms exceeded the severity of her condition.
Shocked by the insurer’s decision, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company that highlighted the severity of our new client’s condition and that the insurer’s denial of benefits was arbitrary and capricious. The insurer did not change its mind and out attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparations for a hearing, Fields Attorneys negotiated a generous settlement for our client. Our client gladly accepted the settlement and was pleased with the hard work by the Fields Disability team.”
District Manager - Greensboro, NC
Chronic Neck Pain, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Depression, Anxiety
“Our client worked as a District Manager for several years before she became disabled due to widespread chronic pain and depression. She applied for and received long term disability benefits from Mutual of Omaha. Benefits were paid for three years. She was denied when the definition of disability changed from the Own Occupation standard to the Any Occupation standard.
She found Fields Disability online, and retained us to challenge the wrongful denial. Our attorneys ordered updated medical information from our client’s treating providers. After receiving medical information and analyzing the claim file received from the insurance company, we submitted an appeal strongly supporting our client’s entitlement to past and future benefits. After a short review, the insurer agreed to reinstated her 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.
