PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Project Director - Cincinnati, OH

Back Pain, Radiculopathy, Complications from Hip Replacement

“A project director from Ohio began feeling pain and numbness following a hip replacement. She was unable to stay in one position and suffered from severe pain. Her doctor diagnosed her with a damaged femoral nerve and recommended she stop working. She received long-term disability benefits for a few months, but then the insurance company stopped payments, saying that she did not submit enough evidence of her inability to work. She sent an appeal with additional medical records to no avail.

Worried about her lost income, she contacted Fields Disability for help with the next step. Our support team obtained medical records from all our client’s doctors. Fields attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company using the updated medical records and in-depth legal research. In the face of this new evidence, the insurance company changed its mind. Our client received a large lump-sum for backpay as well as ongoing monthly benefits. She is overjoyed to be done fighting her insurance company, and is happy to use her newly awarded benefits to continue treatment.”

Marketing Project Analyst - Port Angeles, WA

Low Back Pain, Leg Numbness, Depression

“A Marketing Project Analyst from Washington was in a serious car accident which caused severe low back pain and leg numbness. Her condition exacerbated depression symptoms as well. She couldn’t stay seated for more than a few minutes without sharp pain, so she was forced to stop work. She applied for long-term disability benefits to replace part of her income, but the insurance company denied her application because they said she could still work.

She was concerned about her lost income, so she called Fields Disability for help. Our team contacted all our client’s doctors for updated medical records and for reports that specifically spoke to our client’s ability to work. Our attorneys kept our client updated at all steps and drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company based on the updated medical records. The insurance company did not reverse it’s decision and our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. While prepping for a hearing, our attorneys agreed with the insurance company to mediate the claim, and ultimately Fields Disability attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy to be done fighting her insurance company, and was pleased with the diligent advocacy from Fields Disability.”

Executive Secretary - Youngsville, LA

Migraines

“A woman from Louisiana suffered from chronic and severe migraine headaches. This condition obviously prevented her from being able perform any work as she was completely incapacitated when a migraine would hit. MetLife, her long-term disability insurer, denied her claim, asserting that the medical information on file did not support an inability to work.

Clearly unable to work and not sure of how to fight the insurance company, she reached out to Fields Disability. Her attorney at Fields went right to work reviewing the entire file from the insurance company. After completing his review, the attorney developed a winning strategy for her appeal. He updated medical records and obtained statements from her treating neurologist. With the updated records and report, he then drafted an appeal which made it clear that the client could not work. The insurance company reversed their decision and approved the client’s claim for benefits. The client was elated to get her benefits back knowing that she would have security going forward.”

Customer Service Clerk - Jacksonville, AR

Bipolar, PTSD, Depression

“A customer service clerk from Arkansas was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She was living with family at the time who were causing stress and exacerbating her symptoms. She tried multiple medications to control her mental health issues, but ultimately was forced to stop working. She applied for long-term disability benefits but was denied through her employer’s insurance company.

Upset that her monthly income was gone, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team gathered documentation from all her medical providers and helped her find new treatment after she decided to move to a new city. Our attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurance company, but the insurer didn’t budge.

Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement amount, and was glad to have Fields Disability fighting for her.”

Diesel Mechanic - Fruitland, UT

Fibromyalgia

“A diesel mechanic at an oil company became disabled after developing fibromyalgia. Initially, Cigna paid benefits to the man and agreed he was completely disabled. After two years, the insurance company decided to deny benefits, stating the man could return to work at a number of sedentary occupations. The man was shocked because Cigna had treated him fairly in the past.

The decided to hire Fields Disability to help him appeal Cigna’s decision. Our attorneys updated our client’s medical records and secured written reports from our client’s treating physicians describing his severe and debilitating symptoms. The appeal was submitted with a substantial legal memorandum arguing Cigna ignored the medical evidence supporting our client’s disability. Cigna reinstated benefits shortly thereafter and sent the man a large back pay check. He was so pleased with the way the appeal was handled that he subsequently hired Fields Disability to monitor and manage his disability claim with Cigna.”