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.
Superintendent - Winder, GA
Vertigo, Cognitive Impairments
“Our client came to the Fields Disability Team following his first appeal denial of long term disability benefits. He was frustrated with the process and what his insurance company was telling him. Our client suffered from severe dizziness and cognitive impairments that prevented him from doing his work on construction sites. Because the insurance company found no objective or quantifiable testing that documented support for significant, ongoing, physical functional impairment in his initial appeal, it denied long term benefits. Our client could not figure out why the insurance company could not see his apparent disability.
After reaching out to our team, our attorneys sifted through the client’s medical records to find evidence supporting his disability. In the client’s second appeal, our attorney pointed to medical notes that documented exam findings positive for severe dizziness, balance deficits, fatigue, constant tinnitus, and cognitive deficits. There were even doctor recommendations that he not drive for more than 30 minutes at a time and that it was not safe for the client to be around construction sites, which is an essential part of his occupation. After revealing all of this evidence to the insurance company, they had no choice but to approve benefits on appeal. Our client was very grateful for the work that Fields Disability put into his case.”
HR Director - Eastman, GA
Foot Amputation
“Our client was the Human Resources Director for a power tool manufacturing plant in Georgia. Due to severe diabetic complications, he needed to undergo a right foot amputation. He left work following the surgery and was paid short term disability benefits. However, New York Life denied his claim for long term disability when the short term benefits ended. Our client searched for help online and found Fields Disability to assist him in appealing the wrongful denial.
Our attorneys gathered medical evidence supporting our client’s inability to perform his past work in a plant setting, which required him to walk the grounds and observe day-to-day operations. After review of the appeal, the insurer agreed our client was unable to perform his own occupation and paid all outstanding back benefits. Our client was eventually able to return to work in a sedentary capacity, and our attorneys assisted him in claiming ongoing partial disability benefits. “
Tower Attendant - Chicago, IL
Torn Rotator Cuff, Pain in Both Wrists
“A Chicago man suffered injuries to his left shoulder and both wrists. Due to his condition, he was unable to continue working in his physically demanding job as a Tower Attendant for a telecommunications company. New York Life, his long term disability insurer, accepted his claim and paid benefits. New York Life later cut him off for allegedly failing to provide evidence that his disability was ongoing.
Unsure of what to do, he reached out to Fields Disability. The attorneys at Fields began by updating the client’s medical records to submit to the insurance company. In addition, we provided the insurance company with the results of a Functional Capacity Evaluation that the client had under gone which showed he was disabled. Upon review, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated payment of monthly benefits.”
Security Supervisor - Craig, CO
Status Post 13 Spinal Surgeries
“Over the period of several years, a Security Supervisor from Colorado underwent 13 surgeries on his spine. He was unable to work during that time and was approved for long-term disability benefits. After two years, the insurance company abruptly terminated his benefits, claiming that based on their independent medical exam and his recent medical records, he was able to return to work in alternate occupations like a Gate Guard or Timekeeper.
Uncertain what to do to resolve the situation, he retained Fields Disability to appeal his denial. The Fields attorneys began gathering updated medical documentation to support their appeal and wrote an appeal critical of the insurer’s denial reasoning. Upon consideration of the appeal, the insurer overturned their prior determination and reinstated his long-term benefits, including sending him a check in the mail for his back payments.”
Registered Nurse - Birmingham, AL
Left Knee Surgery, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis
“A Registered Nurse from Alabama gradually developed degenerative osteoarthrosis in her back and knees, forcing her to leave work as a result. She applied for long-term disability benefits, but was denied by her insurer. The insurance company claimed that, based on her recent medical records, she was capable of returning to her Own Occupation. The nurse retained fields Disability to file her administrative appeal.
The Fields attorneys put together a lengthy appeal of the insurer’s decision, including having our client undergo a vocational exam. However, the insurer maintained their denial of her benefits. The Fields attorneys then filed a lawsuit against the insurer. After months of litigation the insurer finally asked to participate in a mediation. The Fields attorneys agreed to have a neutral federal judge mediate the case, and were then able to negotiate a favorable settlement for our client.”
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.
