PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Benefits Analyst - Manville, NJ

Severe Spondylosis, Radiculopathy into Extremities

“A 51-year-old Benefits Analyst who worked for a large hospital suffered from a debilitating spinal condition, which radiated into her legs. She loved her job and, in particular, the patients that she worked with. She took great satisfaction in finding ways for hospital patients to pay for their much-needed medical treatment.

Unfortunately, she developed severe low back pain that radiated down to her legs, and made standing and sitting for extended periods of time near impossible. She began seeing a neurologist, who at first administered injections and, later, because of the severity of the condition, performed surgery. Unfortunately, the operation did not diminish the pain and eventually she had to notify the hospital she could not return to work. She filed for disability benefits which were granted temporarily, but later denied based on a simple records review by the insurance carrier.

She immediately hired Fields Disability to review her case. Our attorneys took on the case and assembled medical records and supportive reports and filed an appeal which persuaded the disability carrier to overturn its denial. The payments were reinstated and this client is overjoyed at receiving much in the much-needed payments to pay for her and her family’s needs.”

Nurse Anesthetist - Muskogee, OK

Spinal Fusion, Neck Pain, Back Pain

“An Oklahoma Nurse Anesthetist was injured while serving in the military. She managed the pain for years, but eventually required spinal fusion surgery. After surgery, she experienced numbness in her arms and hands. She could not continue working as a nurse. Her insurance company denied her application for long-term disability benefits because of a dispute about when her coverage started.

Worried about her loss of income, she contacted Fields Disability for help. Fields Attorneys collected all of the documentation from the insurer and from our client’s doctors. They found documentation that firmly established the coverage date for our client, as well as medical records that strongly supported continued disability payments.

Our attorneys submitted a strong appeal to the insurance company and attached all the supporting evidence. The insurance company overturned their denial, sent a lump-sum check to our client for back-pay, and approved continued benefits. Our client was overjoyed with the result, and retained Fields Disability to help with any future issues with her benefits.”

Salesman - Chicago, IL

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, Massive Full Thickness Bilateral Rotator Cuff Tears

“Our client was a Salesman from Illinois who suffered massive, full thickness rotator cuff tears to both shoulders, and subsequently developed chronic regional pain syndrome. He attempted to return to work but this proved unsuccessful and his doctors recommended additional surgeries.

He applied for Long-Term disability benefits through his employer’s plan with Sun Life. After over a year of reviewing the claim and asking for additional information Sun Life eventually denied our client’s claim because it could not conclusively determine if our client remained covered under the policy after his failed attempt to return to work and was not convinced his conditions precluded him from performing his Own Occupation. The claim was denied mere weeks before our client went back into the hospital for yet another surgery.

Our client reached out to Fields Disability for help fighting this decision. His attorney built an appeal that conclusively established our client remained covered under the policy at all times relevant to the claim, and that due to his substantial condition it was impossible for him to perform not only his Own Occupation but also any other gainful occupation. After reviewing our appeal Sun Life finally reversed its denial, paid our client his back pay and commenced monthly payments.”

Director of IT - Lexington, KY

Cognitive Impairment, TBI

“A 60 year old gentleman, who worked as the IT director for a large, international business, suffered a traumatic brain injury. With an occupation requires one to think, reason, analyze and articulate significant and highly complex concepts, this client could no longer perform any of these functions. Neurocognitive tests were done and demonstrated clearly that this client suffered from cognitive impairment. Despite the findings, the disability carrier denied an application for disability benefits.

Fields Disability was hired, and his attorney began to obtain all records, and cognitive function tests, as well as supportive reports from our client’s treating doctors. The attorney then filed an appeal, and the denial was reversed in light of the substantial evidence that had been presented.”

Chief Exectutive Officer - Staunton, VA

Sjogren’s Syndrome, Leucopenia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

“Our client worked chief executive officer of a business in Virginia. She suffered from Sjogren’s Syndrome, Leucopenia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. After her doctors removed her from work she applied for Long Term Disability benefits through her employer’s plan. Unfortunately, the insurance company denied her claim for benefits. Our client appealed this decision on her own but was unable to reverse the insurer’s decision.

Having exhausted her appeals, she reached out to Fields Disability for help filing a lawsuit. Our team filed a lawsuit on our client’s behalf and entered into settlement negotiations with the insurer’s attorney. Our attorneys were able to negotiate a settlement permitting our client to move on from this matter, without having to go to court over her claim.”