Terence J. Mahoney

As an associate in the office of Philip H. Carboy, and as a partner in the firm of Neville & Mahoney since 1978, Mr. Mahoney has concentrated his practice to the field of personal injury trial litigation. Primary emphasis consists of the representation of seriously injured plaintiffs or decedent's estates as a result of vehicular accidents, work place accidents and medical negligence.

Additional areas of specialization include, independent arbitrator hearing uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, civil rights litigation, veterans' medical claims as against V.A facilities, nursing home litigation, trucking litigation, premises and security liability, physician and institutional medical negligence.

• Education

  University of Notre Dame, College of Liberal Arts
  Major: Government
  Bachelor of Arts Degree
  
  DePaul University, College of Law
  September, 1967 - Jan, 1971
  Juris Doctor Degree

• Legal Experience

  April, 1971-August, 1975
  Cook County State's Attorney's Office: Assistant State's Attorney
  
  Assignments: Criminal Appeals Division - researching and writing appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, and Illinois Supreme Court.
  
  Fifth Municipal District
  Prosecution of criminal defendants for misdemeanor matters, bench and jury trials.
  
  Felony Trial Division, Criminal Court Building, 26th & California, Chicago, Illinois
  Prosecution of major felonies, jury trials involving the crimes, predominantly murder, rape and armed robbery.
  
  August, 1975- July, 1978
  Philip H. Carboy & Associates: Associate trial attorney
  
  Areas of concentration included vehicular accidents and medical negligence litigation.
  Litigation in Cook, Will, DuPage, McHenry, Kane counties, Federal District Court, Illinois appellate Court and Supreme Court of Illinois
  
  July, 1978 - present
  Partner - Neville & Mahoney
  
  Supervise all personal injury litigation in the firm including discovery process, motion practice, mediations and jury trials.

• Featured Successes

  Vehicular Litigation
  Will County, Illinois.
  Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict
  Plaintiff, 16-year-old female passenger sustained injuries of facial disfigurement and orthopaedic injuries, due to driver’s negligence and contractor’s negligence in the maintenance and design of the construction project.
  
  Vehicular Litigation - Pedestrian
  U.S. District Court - Northern District of Illinois
  Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
  Plaintiff - truck driver, was struck by a tractor while walking in a parking lot of a truck stop. Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures.
  
  Vehicular Litigation - Rollover
  Cook County, Illinois.
  Settlement of vehicle rollover due to roadway defect. Plaintiff sustained upper body burns and scapula fracture. (Confidential settlement amount)
  
  Wrongful Death
  Numerous wrongful death settlements, many in excess of $1 Million due to the negligent operation of commercial or tractor-trailer vehicles.
  
  Product Liability
  Multi-Million Dollar Settlement of Plaintiff-Operator. Gas furnace explosion resulting in severe burns to the plaintiffs hands and legs.
  
  Workplace Premesis
  Plaintiff sustained hemiplegia injuries as a result of falling from a 40 foot tank while cleaning the tank. No safety equipment was provided. (Confidential settlement).
  
  Work Place Accident
  Structured Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Plaintiff - while performing measurements of work area, stepped into retention pond of boiling water, causing burns up to mid-chest. Vision obscured by steam.
  
  Medical Negligence
  Federal Tort Veterans Administration litigation Numerous medical malpractice verdicts and settlements resulting in awards in excess of $1 Million.
  
  Medical Negligence
  Trials and Settlements
  Numerous jury verdicts in excess of $1 Million; settlements in excess of $1 Million for wrongful death claims; infant staph sepsis; ophthalmological and surgical complications.
  
  Federal District Court - Sexual Abuse of Minors - Civil Rights Litigation
  (Confidential settlement award)
  
  

• Contact Information

  Email
  35 E. Wacker Drive Suite 1740
  Chicago, IL 60601
  312-236-2100
  312-236-3613 (fax)