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.
Cable Technician - Standish, MI
Neck Injury, Bad Shoulders, Back Problems, Migraines
“A cable installer from Michigan was hit head-on in his work truck and sustained shoulder and neck injuries. He took time off work and went back to school to get certified as an electrician. His shoulder and neck issues flared up again due to repetitive work activity and he was forced to stop working. His insurer constantly hassled him for additional documentation and took him off benefits twice saying he had not sufficiently proven his disability.
After an unsuccessful appeal of his insurer’s decision to stop paying, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team gathered all of our client’s medical records. Our attorneys reviewed the medical records and the notes from the insurer and found that our client had been wrongfully denied benefits. We filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s rights. During preparation for a hearing, Fields Disability attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed to be through fighting the insurance company, and is happy with the help Fields Disability provided.”
Graphics Installation Coordinator - Hutchinson, KS
SI Joint Dysfunction, Hip Pain, Fibromyalgia
“An installation coordinator for a sign and graphics company in Kansas had chronic pain in her hip. She was forced to stop work because her condition required shifting positions every few minutes and her employer could not accommodate her. She applied for short-term disability benefits through her employer’s insurance plan but was denied. While she was considering her options for short-term benefits, enough time passed that her claim converted to a long-term disability claim.
With two separate but overlapping claims pending, she called Fields Disability to help determine the best course of action. Fields attorneys reviewed the denial documents from the insurance company and our support team gathered updated medical records from all our client’s physicians. Our attorneys found that the insurance company disregarded important findings from our client’s doctors and drafted a strong appeal to the insurer. The appeal was successful and our client received a lump-sum payment for back pay and ongoing monthly benefits. Our client was pleased with the representation Fields Disability provided and was happy to have her monthly income restored.”
Retail Plumbing Specialist - Moyock, NC
Chronic Back Pain, Neck Pain
“A woman working as a plumbing specialist at Lowes realized that, due to chronic neck and back pain, she could no longer work. She applied for long-term disability benefits and was approved. She received benefits for roughly six months until the insurer cut her off. The insurer claimed that the medical evidence available did not support functional impairment that would prevent her from working.
Frustrated and scared, she found the attorneys at Fields Disability. Her attorney at Fields knew exactly what to do. He requested all of her medical records and also requested reports from her treating doctors supporting her disability. With all this information, her attorney drafted a winning appeal. Upon review, the insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated her monthly benefits. The client was overjoyed at the reinstatement of his benefits and could rest easy knowing that she once again had income to support her family.”
Aircraft Mechanic - Picayune, MS
Bilateral Total Knee Replacements, Low Back Pain, Bilateral Shoulder Issues
“Our client worked for a number of years as an aircraft mechanic for an international aircraft manufacturer. After developing degenerative arthritis leading to bilateral total knee replacement surgeries, our client left work and filed a claim for long term disability benefits. He received benefits for approximately two years, when Cigna told our client his condition had improved enough to allow him to return to work at a number of sedentary jobs.
The man found Fields Disability after searching for help online. We collected medical records and secured a supportive report from the treating doctor. We submitted the medical records and report to the insurance company along with a memorandum outlining our client’s legal rights under the statute governing the policy. After a brief review, Cigna reversed its decision to deny benefits and started paying our client’s claim. He was very pleased with the final result and decided to hire Fields Disability to manage his claim on an ongoing basis to prevent further wrongful denials.”
Airplane Painter - Wichita, KS
Goodpasture Syndrome
“A Kansas woman had worked as an airplane painter for several years before developing severe kidney dysfunction. It turned out that she had developed Goodpasture Syndrome as a result of poisoning from the industrial paints she had been using for work. As her conditions continued to degrade, she applied or and was approved for long-term disability benefits. She remained on benefits for over nine years. Recently, she underwent a double kidney transplant. As soon as her condition stabilized after the surgery, the insurance company cut off her long-term benefits, claiming she was no longer disabled.
The woman attempted to appeal the insurer’s decision on her own, but they denied her appeal. Knowing she needed help with the next step, she retained the disability attorneys at Fields Law Firm. Our team of attorneys got to work on her case right away, filing a lawsuit against the insurance company in federal court. Faced with the mounting litigation, the insurer was forced to come to a settlement agreement. Our client was soon able receive a check in the mail, and focus on her ongoing recovery.”
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.
