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.
Classroom Teacher - Minneapolis, MN
Head Injury
“A Minnesota employee had worked as Classroom Teacher for a public school before becoming disabled after suffering a head injury following a motor vehicle accident. By an impersonal letter, her long-term disability insurance carrier notified this teacher that her disability benefits were denied because she no longer met the definition of “Disability.” The insurance carrier claimed that there was no medical evidence to support this teacher’s inability to perform the Material and Substantial duties of her Regular Occupation.
Upset at her sudden loss of income, she called Fields Disability for help appealing the insurance carrier’s decision. The attorneys at Fields Disability contacted our client’s doctors to compile reports of all of her symptoms and treatments, as well as narrative reports. After submitting her appeal, the insurance carrier determined to reverse its previous decision and issued a check for the months it failed to pay this teacher.”
Reservation Agent - Northlake, TX
Low Back Pain, Radicuopathy
“Our client had worked as a Reservation Agent for a number of years, but developed severe low back pain and radiculopathy. He was forced to leave work. He applied for and received long-term disability benefits for his employer sponsored policy. After he was paid disability benefits for two years, his long-term disability insurer denied ongoing benefits, stating he could return to work full-time at a number of different jobs.
The man hired Fields Disability and our attorneys reviewed our client’s file and decided to pursue settlement with the insurer through a federal lawsuit. Our attorneys leveraged several mistakes in the administration of the claim into a substantial settlement, reflecting almost the entire value of future benefits under the policy. Our client was ecstatic to receive the benefits he was rightfully owed under the policy.”
Production Supervisor - Mansfield, OH
Depression, Anxiety, Bilateral Patellar Tendon Ruptures
“Our client worked for a number of years as a production supervisor for a major food company. After developing depression and anxiety that affected his ability to work, our client left work and filed a claim for short and long term disability benefits. He received benefits for a few months, and then was denied continuing benefits when he was informed his conditions were not severe enough to support an inability to work. To compound the issue, our client suffered a very serious injury while out on medical leave. The insurer concluded that the injury should not be considered because it occurred after our client was determined to be able to return to work under the policy.
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, MetLife reversed its decision to deny benefits and started paying our client’s short-term and long-term disability claims.”
Registered Nurse - Omaha, NE
Heart Failure
“A registered nurse became disabled when her heart function reduced to dangerously low levels. As a result, she was unable to keep up with her duties taking care of patients. Reliance Standard, her long-term disability insurer, denied the claim for the outset, stating that the medical records did not show sufficient evidence she was unable to work as of her date of disability.
Not sure what he should do, she reached out to Fields Disability. Her attorney went right to work requesting detailed narrative reports from the woman’s cardiological care team. Additionally, the attorney assisted the nurse in drafting a sworn statement discussing the events leading up to her disability. The insurance company reversed their decision and paid all past-due benefits. The woman was so impressed with her attorney at Fields Disability that she hired him to represent her on an ongoing basis.”
Automation Technician - North Las Vegas, NV
Neck Pain, Back Pain, Facet Syndrome, Disc Displacement
“A stage-show automation technician was in a car accident when another driver ran a red light. He experienced severe back-pain after the accident and imaging of his spine showed damage at multiple locations. He could no longer continue working because his job required lifting heavy automated components. His employer-provided disability insurer gave him monthly benefits for a couple of years, but then they suddenly stopped paying because he no longer fit their definition of disabled.
Unable to return to work, he contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained over 2000 pages of medical records and ordered updated reports from our client’s doctors to support the claim for benefits. Our attorneys compiled the evidence and sent a strong appeal to the insurer. The insurance company did not overturn the decision, but our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing, Fields attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the check and happy with the professional advocacy from Fields Disability.”
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.
