PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Corrections Officer - Selah, WA

Cauda Equina Syndrome, Back Pain

“A corrections officer from Washington began having back pain following an injury at work. She moved to a light-duty position so she could continue working during recovery. Unfortunately, a few weeks later she was in a car accident that caused compression in her lower spine and greatly exacerbated her symptoms. She was forced to stop working, and was approved for long-term disability benefits from her employer. After receiving benefits for two years, the insurance company said she no longer fit their definition of disabled.

She called Fields Disability for help. Our team obtained all our client’s medical records. Fields Attorneys drafted a strong appeal to the insurance company, highlighting medical evidence that had been overlooked. The insurance company didn’t change their mind, but Fields Attorneys were undeterred and filed a federal lawsuit to fight for our client. As litigation moved forward, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check, and relieved to be through fighting the insurance company.”

Payroll Supervisor - Mt. Pleasant, WI

Infalmmatory Polyradiculopathy, Fibromyalgia

“A Payroll Supervisor became disabled after developing severe nerve pain all throughout her body. It affected her ability to concentrate and perform her duties throughout the day. After initially paying some disability benefits, Lincoln sent the woman a denial letter, stating she could perform desk work and other sedentary duties. Lincoln argued that the woman did not have any severe neurological symptoms that would preclude such duties. The woman was shocked, because her condition had actually been worsening over the past several months.

Fields Disability filed an appeal on tour client’s behalf. We closely examined the information that Lincoln had when it denied benefits and secured detailed reports from two of our client’s treating providers challenging that information. Lincoln reviewed the information in the appeal and determined the woman was eligible for benefits.”

Sewer-Line Repairer / Plumber - Henderson, CO

Meniere's Disease, Vertigo, Balance Issues

“A plumber in Honolulu began having recurrent dizziness and vertigo which could last up to three days at a time. His job required him to lift upwards of 100 pounds and climb up and down ladders, so his condition forced him to stop working for fear of serious injury. He applied for long-term disability benefits through his employer’s insurance plan with Cigna. Cigna denied the application for benefits without any additional medical examination.

Shocked at the result of the application and worried about being able to support his newborn daughter, the plumber contacted Fields Disability to help mount a strong appeal. Fields Disability attorneys obtained updated reports from our client’s doctors to strengthen the evidence of disability. We made sure the reports referenced the lifting capacity and work duties that our client’s employment required.

Fields Disability attorneys and support staff gave our client updates at every step of the process. Ultimately, the appeal was approved and our client was awarded back-pay and continued benefits. He is ecstatic to be able to focus on his treatment and caring for his daughter rather than worrying about his job.”

Equipment Operator - Loysville, PA

Arthritis, Coronary Artery Disease, Anxiety, Atrial Fibrillation, Back Pain

“An equipment operator from Pennsylvania suffered from arthritis, lower back pain, coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. His symptoms were severe and he was forced to stop working. He received long-term disability benefits through Prudential for two years until Prudential suddenly stopped paying his benefits, insisting that he was able to work again.

Shocked and confused by the sudden loss of benefits, he contacted Fields Disability for help with an appeal. Fields Disability attorneys contacted Prudential for all of their records, and contacted our client’s doctors for additional records. Our client had a very short timeline to get his appeal in. Our attorneys were able to meet every deadline even though Prudential refused to extend a single date. The appeal was submitted on-time, and Prudential granted our client ongoing long-term disability benefits and a lump-sum check for back-pay. He was overjoyed at the result, and was happy to have this crucial source of income back.”

Pharmacy Manager - Zachary, LA

Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complications from Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer

“A pharmacy manager was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. She stopped working to undergo a double mastectomy and aggressive chemotherapy treatment. She qualified for long-term disability benefits during her treatment. After treatment, she had severe pain as a side effect from the chemotherapy that developed into fibromyalgia and numbness in her extremities. Despite receiving benefits for two years and keeping the insurance company updated on her condition, the insurer denied her benefits.

Upset about her lost income and the insurer’s change in decision, she contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys contacted the insurance company for the claim file, and our client’s doctors for their medical records. The insurance company ignored several reports from our client’s doctors, and misinterpreted our client’s decision. Fields attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurer, but they did not change the decision. Our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client’s benefits. During preparation for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement, and was pleased with the quick action and transparent process that Fields Disability provided.”