A strong result reflecting effective advocacy by David Tetlak following an underinsured motorist arbitration arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in 2023 in Lake Grove. The matter involved a policy with $1,250,000 in available coverage, subject to a $100,000 offset.
The claimant alleged significant spinal injuries following a rear-end collision and ultimately underwent a two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Liability, threshold, causation, and damages were all disputed, and the claim was further complicated by a subsequent motor vehicle accident occurring before the surgery.
At the hearing, the defense challenged both the claimant’s credibility and the extent to which the claimed injuries were attributable to the subject accident. The arbitrator found the claimant’s account of the accident to be unclear and inconsistent, and apportioned 40% comparative negligence to the claimant. The arbitrator also scrutinized the medical and damages submissions, rejecting portions of the claimant’s proof as unreliable, including a future damages report that misstated the claimant’s work status.
Although the arbitrator found that the cervical condition satisfied the statutory threshold, the award was substantially reduced based on comparative negligence and the $100,000 setoff. The arbitrator fixed gross damages at $575,000, but after applying a 40% reduction and the offset, issued a net award of $245,000.
This was a strong result, reflecting effective use of credibility challenges and medical evidence to substantially limit our client’s exposure.
Scahill Law Group is a prominent Insurance Defense firm on Long Island. We are seeking experienced and motivated paralegals and Legal assistants to join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Requirements
· 3 Plus years of experience as a Paralegal with working knowledge of insurance defense and/or Personal Injury Law
· Attention to detail, organized, time management
Job Type: Full-time – Hybrid Remote Work
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Attorney – Scahill Law Group
Responsible for handling a large volume of assigned litigation cases from inception through trial and to ensure all internal case handling and reporting requirements are consistent with the Scahill Law Group Litigation Philosophy and Litigation Management Guidelines. Provide the highest level of legal representation for Scahill Law Group Clients and their insureds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Minimum Skills and Competencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
Experience:
Work Location: One location
Scahill Law Group seeks a full-time Trial Attorney with a minimum of ten years of experience with an insurance defense background to take over a full pending caseload. The attorney would be responsible for representing civil defendants with primary venues being the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, and Suffolk in Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley. The position would require the Attorney to analyze lawsuits, prepare pleadings, conduct depositions and attend arbitrations, conferences, motions, and trials. The candidate must be organized, a team player, and able to handle a high volume of court appearances, virtual or/and in-person while handling a large caseload.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
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ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Legal Case Management Program experience is a plus. LexisNexis/TM
Calendar Clerk
Job Description
A calendar clerk at Scahill Law Group, PC, is part of a team of dedicated professional’s that can handle a high-volume calendar. Under general supervision compile, verify and schedule daily calendars for court appearances of attorneys and perform other administrative duties related to the Calendar Department.
Essential Functions
· Experience scheduling Depositions
· Knowledge and understanding of the various court reporting agencies.
· Confirming court calendar, including but not limited to virtual conference, motions.
· Experience using a calendar system, such as a case management system to enter and keep track of all appearances.
· Contact attorneys and/or other parties regarding changes to court dates, including adjournments and cancellations.
· Review calendars to prevent over-booking.
· Interact with court, clients and attorneys on a daily basis.
Skills
· Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
· Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words).
· Attention to Detail: Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
· Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time and utilize available work time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
· Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
· Dependability: Requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for handling a large volume of assigned litigation from inception through trial and to ensure all internal case handling and reporting requirements are consistent with the Scahill Law Group Litigation Philosophy and Litigation Management Guidelines. Provide the highest level of legal representation for Scahill Law Group Clients and their insureds. Take ownership of any issue, problem, or error that could impact the company, policyholder, and/or loss participant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Minimum Skills and Competencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Skills: