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.
Cashier - Kailua Kona, HI
Seizure Disorder
“A young woman from Hawaii suffered from a seizure disorder which caused her to experience multiple seizures daily. Not surprisingly, she was unable to perform her job as a cashier at Costco. Her long-term disability insurer initially accepted the claim, however they later denied her claim for benefits. The insurer alleged that the seizures were a symptom of a mental disorder, not a physical condition, despite medical evidence indicating there was an electrical abnormality in her brain. Therefore, she had reached the maximum period for mental health disorders under her policy.
Scared and unsure of what to do, she reached out to Fields Disability. Her attorney at Fields went right to work reviewing the entire file from the insurance company and creating a plan. Soon after, he filed a lawsuit in federal court. Leveraging his knowledge of the file and law, her attorney was able to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company which she was very happy with.”
Welder - Cleveland, OK
Spinal Spondylolisthesis
“A young man from Oklahoma who worked as a welder began to experience debilitating back pain. There was no way he could continue working as a welder with the pain that he was in. His long-term disability insurer denied the claim. The insurer claimed that his back pain was the result of a pre-existing condition. Their denial was based off of a single medical record.
Angry, he reached out to Fields Disability. His attorney at Fields Disability began reviewing the entire file from the insurance company and creating a plan. He drafted an appeal that included medical records from all of his providers and a report from his orthopedist. The insurer denied the claim on appeal. His attorney immediately filed suit in federal court. After negotiating with the insurance company, his attorney was able to reach a favorable settlement with the insurance company.”
Office Manager - Piedmont, MO
Arnold-Chiari Syndrome
“An office manager and mother of two from Missouri suffered from the effects of Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. This included frequent blackouts and migraine headaches. As a result, she could not continue working. Her Long Term Disability carrier, Lincoln Financial, accepted her claim and paid benefits. The insurer later cut off her benefits claiming that the medical records did not show she was unable to perform her own occupation.
Unsure of what to do, she reached out to Fields Disability. The Fields attorneys began updating our client’s medical records to submit to Lincoln Financial. In addition, we worked with her neurosurgeon to provide a narrative report which highlighted the effects of her condition. Upon review, Lincoln Financial reversed their decision and reinstated her monthly benefits.”
Reasearch Specialist - Suttons Bay, MI
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pain and Numbness in Hands
“A woman from Michigan worked as a research specialist for a Native American tribe. Due to her years of working she had developed carpal tunnel syndrome and associated pain and numbness in her hands. Her condition progressed to the point where she could no longer work. She was approved for short-term disability benefits but denied long-term disability. The long-term disability insurer claimed that she could work.
Needing an income to survive and unable to work, she reached out to Fields Disability. Her attorney at Fields Disability drafted and filed an appeal with the insurer which included updated medical records. The appeal was denied and her attorney immediately filed suit in federal court. Leveraging his knowledge of the file and law, her attorney was able to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company which provided her with the security that she needed.”
Distribution Coordinator - Manhattan, KS
Chronic Back Pain, Depression
“A man worked as a Distribution Coordinator for Driscoll’s. He suffered from severe back pain and depression. His condition prevented him from performing his job which required him to be on his feet for many hours per day. His insurer, Cigna initially approved his claim for long-term disability benefits. The claim was later denied by Cigna, asserting that they found he had no activity restrictions that were medically supported and that they had identified occupations he could perform.
Clearly unable to work and unable to fight the insurance company, he reached out to Fields Disability. His attorney at Fields went right to work reviewing insurance company’s file. After completing his review, his attorney developed a plan to fight the denial. He updated medical records and requested reports from the client’s treating doctors. With the updated records and reports, he then drafted a winning appeal. The insurance company reversed their decision and reinstated the client’s monthly benefits and paid all the past-due benefits. The client was so thankful to get his benefits back and relieved that he would no longer have to worry about finding income to support his family.”
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.
