PRACTICE AREAS

McCaffrey & Associates offers superior legal representation in a wide range of areas, including the following areas:

Workers Compensation

• 40 + Years of Experience, Legal help for all your WC related problems:
  Filing Claims; Selecting Treating Doctors: Protecting Your Job.
  Assistance in Selecting Treating Doctor(s)
  Settlement or Trial
  Vocational Rehabilitation
  Death Benefits
  Suing for Workers Compensation-Related Retaliation, Discrimination or Discharge

Social Security Disability Claims

• Adult and Children SSI Filing
  Social Security Appeals

Personal Injury

• Auto, Truck and Train Accidents
  Motorcycle Accidents
  Defective Products
  Construction Accidents
  Boating and Water Accidents, etc.
  Airplane Crashes

Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse

• Neglect Resulting in Injury or Death
  Bedsores, Malnutrition, Loss of Weight, Dehydration, etc.
  Excessive Physical or Chemical Restraints (Drugging Patinets)
  General Neglect Caused by Understaffing

Dangerous Drugs

• Ephedra
  Propulsid
  Serzone
  Avandia

Injuries Caused by Defective or Harmful Products

• Dangerous Drugs
  Defective Tires
  Defective Toys/Baby Products/Playground Equipment
  Flammable Clothing

Social Security Disability Claims

• Adult and Children SSI and SSD Filing
  Social Security Appeals

Disability/Education Law

• Assistance in Determining Cause of Disability:
  
  Medical Negligence
  Improper Prescriptions
  Exposure to Toxins (such as cold medications, diet stimulants, lead paint, industrial pollutants, etc.)
  
• Enforcement of Individul Education Plans (IEP) & Enforcement of Sec 504 Rights
  
  Due Process Hearings Assistance
  Federal Court Litigation
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  Suing School Districts for Punitive/emotional distress damages suffered as result of failure to provide FAPE under IDEA
  (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or failing to provide benefits under Sec. 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  Lawsuits Against School Boards, Medical Providers, HMOs
  EPSDT Program Assistance
  IDEA Act Assistance
  Section 504: obtaining benefits; enforcing; suing to recover damages
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  Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance
  Assistance in Applying for/Receiving SSI and SSD Benefits

Probate/Trusts/Estates

Special Needs Trusts for children with special needs / disabilities

Employment/Wrongful Discharge

• Wrongful Discharge
  Sexual Harassment
  Refusal to Pay Overtime
  Discrimination based on Age, Handicap, Race, etc.

Federal False Claims/Whistleblowing (Qui Tam)

• Fraud involving Medicare or Other Government Programs

Family Law

• Divorce / Child Support
  Disabled Children in Juvenile Court
  Fighting DHS Custody of your child

Labor/Union Law

• Unfair Labor Practices
  Defense of Unions in Federal and State Courts
  Contract Negotiations
  Arbitrations

Class Action Suits of All Types

• Failure to pay overtime
  Dangerous Drugs
  Medical Malpractice and Negligence
  Failure to Diagnose Medical Problems
  Brain/Physical Injuries Incurred During Pregnancy or Birth
  Pharmacy Negligence and/or Incorrectly Filled Prescriptions
  Actions Against Hospitals, Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Professionals, or Pharmacies
  Improper Care or Negligence by Hospitals and/or Healthcare Professionals