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.
Electrician - Richmond, TX
Clubfoot Deformity, Failed Surgical Reconstruction, Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis, CRPS
“Our client was an electrician from Texas suffering from clubfoot deformity, failed surgical reconstruction, degenerative joint disease, arthritis and complex regional pain syndrome. Originally, his claim for long term disability benefits was approved through his employer’s plan. However, after the definition of disability changed under the policy, requiring our client to be disabled from Any Occupation the insurer discontinued his benefits.
With his conditions worsening and no other training to perform other work our client contacted Fields Disability for help fighting this decision. Our team put together an appeal outlining that our client’s chronic and severe conditions were in fact worsening over time. We gathered support in the form of narrative reports from our client’s treating doctors and vocational evidence in terms of his transferable skills, all pointing to the fact that our client continued to be disabled under the policy. Regrettably, the insurance company denied this appeal and Fields Disability filed a lawsuit on our client’s behalf. Our team was then able to negotiate a settlement of the claim without requiring our client to go to court.”
Technology Manager - Stoughton, MA
Radiation Ribrosis
“A man from Massachusetts was diagnosed with cancer as a young man. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy in an effort to treat the cancer. Fortunately, the treatment was a success and he has been cancer free for many years. Unfortunately, the treatment left him suffering from side effects which left him with a multitude of problems from severe fatigue, pain, and other problems. After working for a number of years, his physical condition no longer allowed him to perform his job. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim for benefits arguing he did not meet the definition of disabled.
Not knowing what he was supposed to do, he found the attorneys at Fields Disability. His attorney at Fields went right to work and drafted a strong appeal of the denial. The insurance company again denied the claim. His attorney immediately filed a lawsuit in federal court. They were then able to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company.”
Administrative Assistant - Vineland, NJ
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vertigo, Neuropathy, Depression, Anxiety
“Our client suffered from a combination of conditions which included rheumatoid arthritis, vertigo, neuropathy, depression, and anxiety. Despite all of her best efforts, she was unable to work. Her long-term disability insurer denied the claim, alleging that she could perform her own job. Our client appealed on her own twice and was denied both times.
In need of help to fight the insurance company, she reached out to the attorneys at Fields Disability for help. Despite being unable to add any additional evidence to the file or prepare an appeal, her attorney worked hard reviewing the entire file from the insurer. After getting up to speed on the case, he filed a lawsuit in federal court. Once the lawsuit had been filed, he utilized his knowledge of the file and the relevant law and negotiated a settlement which put money in the client’s pocket.”
Warehouse Worker - North Bergen, NJ
Anxiety, Depression
“A warehouse worker became disabled when he developed severe anxiety and depression. After several months of mental health treatment, his doctors recommended he leave work to focus on treatment. Initially, the insurance company agreed that the man was unable to perform his job. After a few months, the insurer denied the appeal based on insufficient evidence of disability.
The man hired Fields Disability to sue the insurance company. The insurance company initially tried to settle the case for a very small amount of money. At the advice of his attorney, our client declined their take it or leave it offer. After several months, the insurance company came back with multiple higher offers. Finally, the Fields attorney negotiated a settlement with the insurer that reflected the true value of the case. Our client was happy he listened to his attorneys advice and settled the case for much more than the original amount offered.”
Customer Assistance Representative - Idaho Falls, ID
Planter Fibroma, Herniated Discs, Arthritis, PTSD
“A Customer Assistance Representative from Idaho Falls, Idaho suffered from arthritis and back pain and then was in a serious car accident. Her condition had been manageable, but the accident made returning to work impossible because she could not stay in any one position for long enough to return to her desk job. She applied for long-term disability benefits through her employee insurance plan and received benefits for a few months but stopped paying because she allegedly no longer fit their definition of disability.
Angry at the insurer, and worried for her lost income, she called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained the claim file from the insurance company and gathered updated medical records and expert reports. Fields attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurance company, but the decision remained unchanged. During preparation for a lawsuit, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed with the settlement check and is happy to be done fighting her insurance company.”
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.
