PROVEN LAWSUIT RESULTS

Oil Pump Operator - Orlando, OK

Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Radiculopathy

“An oil field worker from Oklahoma injured his back and could not sit or stand for any amount of time without pain, so work became impossible. He was approved for Social Security disability benefits, but was denied for long-term disability payments through his insurer at work because he apparently did not fit their definition of disabled.

Confused about the decision, and worried about his income, he called Fields Disability for help. Our team contacted all our client’s treating doctors for updated medical records. Our attorneys filed a preliminary appeal based on the records but unfortunately the insurance company did not change its mind. Our team then hired a vocational specialist to write a special report for our client, highlighting his inability to work.

After reviewing the report, the insurance company changed their mind and issued ongoing benefits and a lump-sum for back pay. After two years of fighting, our client finally restored his income. He was overjoyed with the result, and happy with the persistent advocacy from Fields Disability.”

Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Warwick, RI

Anxiety, Depression, COPD, Insomnia, Substance Abuse

“A quality control worker for a pharmaceutical company was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and COPD. Her symptoms forced her to stop working. She was initially approved for long term disability benefits through her insurer at work, but after two years of benefits, the insurance company stopped payment.

Worried about her lost income, she contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys gathered medical records from all of our client’s doctors and reviewed the insurance claim file. There was ample evidence that our client was still disabled and unable to work. Our attorneys filed an appeal to the insurer, but the insurance company did not change their mind. Fields attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court to fight for our client. During preparations for trial, our attorneys negotiated a generous settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement check, and pleased that the fight with her insurance company was over.”

Finance Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Back Pain, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Nerve Pain

“A California finance manager began having back pain. He had undergone three prior back surgeries, and the hardware in his back was failing. His pain was severe when sitting, so he had to stop working at his office job. He applied for long-term disability benefits through his employer and was denied by the insurance company based on an off-hand doctor’s note that said he could work from home.

Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Disability for help. Our team requested medical records from all our client’s physicians to write a strong appeal. The insurance company denied the appeal, but our attorneys began preparing for a lawsuit in federal court. During preparations for a hearing, Fields Disability attorneys negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was happy with the settlement check, and pleased with the professional advocacy Fields Disability provided.”

Home Appliance Inspector and Installer - Klamath Falls, OR

Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Neuropathy

“A home appliance inspector and installer from California could no longer work without having a flare up from his Degenerative Disc Disease and other surgery-related back pain. His insurer approved long-term disability benefits and paid him monthly benefits for five years. Then the insurer suddenly canceled benefits, saying that they surveilled him and saw a few minutes of activity that showed he could work.

Worried about his lost income he called Fields Disability for help. Our team gathered almost 4000 pages of medical records and asked doctors for updated reports to support our client. The Fields attorneys examined the evidence and sent a strong appeal to the insurer. Unfortunately, the insurance company did not change their decision, so our attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court. During a conference with the judge, we presented a comprehensive summary of more than seven years of medical records and negotiated a generous lump-sum settlement to close the claim.”

Operations Supervisor - Tomah, WI

Multi-level Degenerative Disc Space Narrowing of his Lumbar Spine, Lyme’s Disease, Type II Diabetes

“Our client was an Operations Supervisor from Wisconsin. He was diagnosed with multi-level degenerative disc space narrowing of his lumbar spine, Lyme’s disease, and Type II diabetes. Due to his conditions, he was unable to continue performing his job and taken off of work by his doctors. He was initially awarded short-term disability benefits by his insurer Cigna. However, after paying short-term benefits for only two months he received a letter in the mail from Cigna claiming his medical conditions were not severe enough to prevent him from performing his work duties.

Out of work on doctors’ orders and now being told he would not receive any further disability payments, he immediately reached out to Fields Disability to assist challenging this decision. Our attorneys worked with his doctors to secure narrative reports and medical records supporting his inability to work. Our team also assisted him in navigating the procedural maze of applying for Social Security Disability benefits.

Next, after reviewing all of the Cigna’s documentation, our attorneys identified several times where critical medical and vocational evidence was ignored, misstated, or selectively cited. We drafted our appeal challenging the denial of short-term disability benefits and successfully convinced Cigna to reverse its denial. Our client then received a favorable disability ruling from the Social Security Administration and our team is now pursuing his long-term disability benefits. Our client was extremely relieved receiving not only his significant back pay owed to him but also in knowing that he would now enjoy on-going monthly benefits.”