PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Business Development Manager - Ada, OK

Complications from Back Surgeries, Radiculopathy

“A business development manager for US Foods had back surgery. After surgery he developed radiating pain and was eventually diagnosed with Radiculopathy. He could not work due to his symptoms. Cigna approved his initial request for long-term disability benefits. Four months later, despite knowing that the manager was scheduled for an upcoming invasive surgery, Cigna terminated benefits. Cigna hired a physical therapist who determined that the manager could still work despite his symptoms.

Exasperated with the decision from Cigna, and worried about the upcoming expenses from surgery, he contacted Fields Disability to assist with his appeal. The attorneys worked with our client’s doctors to obtain all treatment records, and hired a vocational expert to report on how our client’s condition made returning to work impossible. As a result of the strong evidence submitted on appeal, our client received back-pay and had his benefits reinstated. He was happy that Fields Disability handled the appeal process quickly and his awarded benefits could help pay for his ongoing treatment.”

Senior Vice President - Financial Industry - Warner Robins, GA

Bipolar Disorder, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease

“A Senior Vice President for a financial services company became unable to work as a result of his bipolar disorder. As he was initially placed in inpatient treatment, the insurance company did pay his benefits after he first applied. Due to his large monthly benefit amount, the insurance company attempted to terminate his benefits after having him meet with their own neuropsychological evaluator. The evaluator’s report did not directly contradict his treating doctors’ recommendations, but the insurance company discontinued benefits anyway. The Senior Vice President also suffers from severe back pain as a result of a motor vehicle accident, which contributes to his ongoing disability.

After the insurance company ignored his treating physicians’ opinions and terminated benefits, he contacted Fields Disability for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Disability worked with all of his treating physicians to formulate an appeal with all of his medical records as well as narrative reports from each treating physician.

To help the insurance company better understand the disability, Fields Disability also engaged an independent expert for a more detailed explanation of bipolar disorder. The insurance company could no longer ignore the wealth of information in front of them as a result of the appeal submitted by Fields Disability, and they overturned their previous denial of benefits.”

Global Sales Representative - Aurora, IL

Cognitive Impairment, TBI

“A 51-year-old gentleman, who worked as a Global Salesperson for a large, multinational business, suffered a traumatic brain injury. His job required him to reason, analyze and articulate highly complex sales concepts too potential buyers, which despite his earnest effort, he could no longer do.

He attempted to work for several months, but when he began to slur his words and forget his most important sales pitches, he saw his doctor. Neurocognitive tests were done and demonstrated that he suffered from cognitive impairment and his doctors advised him that his condition was irreversible. Thereafter, he applied for disability benefits which, despite the clear findings of cognitive decline, the disability carrier denied.

He then hired Fields Law Disability and its staff quickly moved to obtain all records as well as supportive reports from the treating doctors. An appeal was files, and the denial was reversed in light of the substantial evidence that had been presented.”

Compliance Analyst - Boynton Beach, FL

Breast Cancer, Shoulder Tendinitis, Back Pain

“A compliance analyst had to stop work when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She applied for long-term disability benefits and was approved. After receiving weekly radiation treatments and undergoing a lumpectomy, her cancer went into remission. Shortly after her radiation treatments ended, she had a car accident which severely injured her shoulder. The insurance company denied benefits saying that she no longer fit their definition of disabled. She applied the decision but the denial stood.

The woman could not use her right arm at all and was worried about her lost income. She called Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys combed through the medical records and the insurance company’s file. Our team called our client’s physicians and obtained updated reports. Fields Disability submitted a second appeal for our client, but the insurance company didn’t budge.

Our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During preparation for a hearing, Fields attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was overjoyed to be through fighting her insurer and was grateful for the professional advocacy from Fields Disability.”

IT Specialist - Traverse City, MI

TBI

“Not long after getting his dream job as the director of information technology with a large international business, our client was involved in a car-on-motorcycle collision, which resulted in him striking his helmeted head on the road pavement at freeway speed. Miraculously he spent only a brief period in the hospital and then was released. When he returned to work, however, he began experiencing excruciating headaches and cognitive issues.

He kept his difficulties to himself and continued to do his job. Eventually, however, other employees began to notice that he was slurring his speech and could not track information and numbers and shortly thereafter his employers told him he would need to take leave to care for his medical needs.

He applied for disability and, despite the medical support from his doctors, the disability carrier upheld his denial. The disability carrier reasoned that because he had worked for several months without making complaints to anyone, he wasn’t disabled.

He then hired the Fields Disability and our attorneys reached out to medical providers and obtained records, which clearly documented cognitive difficulties and impairment, and filed an appeal. The disability carrier reviewed the appeal and determined that it would reverse its denial and began making disability payments. This client earnestly wishes to go back to work but will need some time to work through his cognitive issues, and is very appreciative that he now has the money to sustain himself through that period of therapy and healing.”