David M. Kennedy
Key Takeaways A Story Too Many People Recognize (Names Changed) When Angela was rear-ended on her way home from work, she thought the worst part would be the pain in her neck and back. What she didn’t expect was how confusing and intimidating everything else would be. The insurance adjuster called within days, speaking confidently…
One Saturday afternoon, Sarah (name changed) was riding her motorcycle through a busy intersection, when a car ran a red light and clipped her. She went down hard, scraped and twisted her knee, and her bike was damaged but drivable. The other driver had called police, but they asked if an ambulance was needed. Sarah…
When “Tina” (name changed) got hit by a distracted driver on her way home from work, she was lucky to survive. Her bike was totaled, and her leg was badly broken. After weeks of physical therapy and surgery, she assumed the insurance company would help her get back on her feet. Instead, she got lowballed.…
When “Jake” (name changed) left his driveway one clear Saturday morning, he wasn’t expecting his life to change by lunchtime. A driver turned left in front of him without looking, and Jake had no time to stop. He woke up in the hospital with a fractured wrist, bruised ribs, and a wrecked bike. The physical…
After a motorcycle crash, most riders quickly discover that the process of getting fair compensation isn’t simple. Between medical bills, insurance adjusters, and confusing legal rules, it can feel like the deck is stacked against you. Unfortunately, that’s not an illusion — many motorcycle accident claims are more complicated than other types of personal injury…
After an accident, you might think filing a personal injury claim is straightforward. You were hurt, someone else was at fault, and you need compensation. Simple, right? Unfortunately, the process is rarely that simple. Insurance companies, adjusters, and even parts of the legal system have their own ideas about what makes a claim valid—and those…
When you’ve been hurt in an accident, your focus should be on recovering—not trying to figure out what the insurance company is doing. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not always on your side. They’re businesses, and like any business, their goal is to minimize payouts. That’s why understanding insurance company tactics is critical if you want…
Corporations Are Treated Like People—Except When They’re Not In its infinite wisdom, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations are people for purposes such as free speech, political donations, religious rights. While the ramifications are many from such questionable logic, one big difference still exists when measuring the rights of the everyday Joe versus Joe’s…
If you suspect that a loved one is being mistreated or neglected in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or any state-licensed care setting, you may feel outraged, heartbroken—and unsure of what to do next. In Texas, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Commission is the agency responsible for investigating reports of elder abuse in…
Car accidents can be life-altering, leading to physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If you’ve been involved in a collision in Texas and Oklahoma, understanding the state’s car accident laws is crucial. At The Law Office of David M. Kennedy, we help North Texas and Southern Oklahoma drivers navigate the complexities of insurance claims,…