PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Crane Operator - Suffolk, VA

Severe Neuropathy, Unsteadiness, Dizziness

“A crane operator from Virginia began experiencing numbness in his hands and feet. His job required climbing 140-250 foot ladders to do crane maintenance. Eventually his condition became too severe and he was forced to stop work. Cigna initially approved his claim for long term disability benefits. He received benefits for about two years until suddenly Cigna said he no longer fit their definition of “disabled.”

Worried about his lost income, the crane operator contacted Fields Disability for assistance with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Disability contacted all three of his treating physicians to obtain detailed reports of our client’s condition. They reviewed the claim file from Cigna and found that the insurer did not consider all of our client’s symptoms. Our attorneys sent a strong appeal to Cigna that was ultimately approved. Our client received a lump-sum payment for back-pay and was awarded continuing long-term disability benefits. He was overjoyed with the decision, and relieved that he no longer had to fight the insurance company.”

Journey Lineman - Roby, TX

PTSD

“Our client was a 10-year journey lineman for a Texas telephone company. As part of his job, he climbed poles and worked close to dangerous electrical wires. Sadly, one day he witnessed a fellow employee die from electrocution, which resulted in his developing post-traumatic stress disorder. Initially, his disability carrier awarded him short-term disability, but then denied his application for long-term claiming lack of medical proof of disability.

He hired FieldsDisability, who recommended he undergo a neuropsychological evaluation. The evaluation unequivocally showed he suffered from a debilitating case of PTSD and could not work. The attorneys at Fields Disability filed an appeal which resulted in a reversal of the disability carrier’s denial. Our client hopes to return to work soon, after undergoing much needed therapy, but is grateful for the disability payments to help him through this very difficult time.”

Senior Application Developer - Columbia, TN

Lupus, Fibromyalgia, GERD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Migraines, IBS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

“A 49-year-old woman who worked in IT for most of her career became disabled and unable to perform her job due to a variety of medical conditions including lupus, fibromyalgia, GERD, anxiety, depression chronic pain, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

When she ceased work, she assumed she would have no problem applying and being approved for disability benefits through MetLife because, as she understood it, MetLife was supposed to pay disability benefits in the event she became unable to work. What the woman did not realize is the MetLife had the power to decide whether or not they thought she was capable of working. In her case, MetLife completely ignored woman’s doctors, who stated she was not capable of working.

The woman did not know what to do next. She knew she could not work, but did not know how to prove it to MetLife. She turned to Fields Disability for help. Our attorneys worked with our client’s doctors to explain the woman’s functional limitations to MetLife.
After two appeals, MetLife admitted they had made a mistake in denying her claim for benefits. MetLife issued a check for past due benefits and began paying her monthly benefits.”

Conveyor Mechanic Assistant - Milford, PA

Back Pain, Collapsed Arches in Feet

“A conveyor maintenance mechanic from Pennsylvania injured his back at work. His job required clearing conveyor belts of obstructions and debris, as well as repairing the belts as needed. One day he had to lift an unwieldy 100-pound box of wire as part of a repair project. He injured his back and the pain was so severe that he was forced to stop working. He applied for long-term disability benefits through work and was denied.

Worried about his loss of income, he contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys immediately contacted the insurance company for a copy of the claim file, and asked our client’s doctors for medical records. The insurance company did not thoroughly review the medical record before making their decision. Our attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurer, citing specific reports from doctors who said our client could not return to work. The insurance company overturned their denial. Our client is receiving his monthly benefits again and is happy his income has been restored.”

Respiratory Therapist - Edmond, OK

Complications from Broken Leg, Arthritis, Back Pain

“A respiratory therapist from Oklahoma broke her leg. She healed from the break, but her arthritis eventually caused severe leg and knee pain. After healing from the initial injury, she pursued a conservative course of treatment to manage her symptoms and avoid surgery. Unfortunately, the pain was too much, and she underwent a recommended invasive knee surgery. Recovery from the surgery was nearly nonexistent and her symptoms caused her to miss work. She received long-term disability benefits for almost three years, but then the insurance company suddenly cut off her payments, saying that she could return to work.

Shocked by the insurance company’s decision, she called Fields Disability for help. Our team contacted our new client’s doctors and obtained updated medical records to ensure we had all the available evidence on our side. Fields attorneys scoured the records and discovered the insurance company discounted important records from our client’s doctors. We drafted a strong appeal, attaching the records to point out the insurance company’s error, and including the legal arguments supporting our position. The insurance company overturned their previous decision and our client received a lump-sum check for back-pay and began receiving ongoing monthly benefits. She was pleased with the hard-work by the Fields Disability team and is happy to be done fighting her insurance company.”