The law office of Theresa M. Skahill specialize in the area of personal injury, workers compensation and social security disability.

PERSONAL INJURY

Personal injury is a constantly evolving area of law but in general it is any bodily harm caused to a person. You can file a lawsuit to recover damages from whoever is responsible for your injuries. Timeliness can be critical to the success of your case because a claim must be filed within a certain amount of time or you may lose your opportunity for a law suit. Consulting an attorney as soon as possible is very important.
 
Successful personal injury claims can provide compensation for loss of income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability, and other resulting injuries.
Some of the more common types of cases include:

  •  Car and Motorcycle Wrecks
  •  Slip-and-Fall
  •  Medical Malpractice
  •  Pedestrian or Bicycle Accidents
  •  Animal Attacks
  •  Job Injury
  •  Defective Products
  •  Exposure To Toxic Materials
  •  Wrongful Death

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Workers Compensation Law requires an Employer and/or Insurance Company to provide medical and money benefits when an employee is hurt on the job. A wide array of incidents may qualify for benefits. These can range from repetitive stress injuries to illnesses from exposure to toxic substances.
 
Generally most companies are required to carry workers compensation insurance to deal with employees’ on-the-job injuries. In the event of a dispute the insurer will be well represented legally so securing sound legal counsel is critical to receiving fair compensation.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Applying for and receiving social security disability benefits can be a daunting and difficult task. The Social Security Administration Department denies over 70% of all initial claims, often denying legitimate cases. Securing specialized legal representation can spell the difference between winning and losing.
 
We offer a comprehensive evaluation of your case, assistance with all required paperwork, and provide representation before the Administrative Law Judge to argue your right to receive Social Security Disability benefits and obtain a Favorable Ruling.