Civil Litigation

Navigating the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases: Your Time to Seek Compensation

By David M. Kennedy / August 19, 2023 /

Introduction Imagine this: you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, and you’re certain that you deserve compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial toll it has taken on you. But did you know that there’s a crucial time limit within which you must file a lawsuit to seek compensation? This legal time frame…

Severe Injuries: When to Enlist the Help of a Personal Injury Attorney

By David M. Kennedy / May 26, 2023 /

Enlisting the help of a personal injury attorney is advisable in certain situations to protect your rights, navigate complex legal processes, and maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation. While it’s possible to handle minor personal injury claims on your own, there are instances where the expertise and representation of an attorney are invaluable. Here…

How Do Personal Injury Attorneys Normally Handle Accident Cases?

By David M. Kennedy / May 24, 2023 /

After you’ve been injured in an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney can greatly benefit your case. A skilled attorney will navigate the legal complexities, advocate for your rights, and help you seek fair compensation for your injuries and losses. Here’s how a personal injury attorney is likely to handle your case: Initial Consultation The…

How Can You Afford The Lawsuit?

By David M. Kennedy / December 15, 2020 /

In almost all situations, there is this universal question: How can I afford to be involved in this lawsuit? The question is one asked by both plaintiffs (the ones bringing the lawsuit), and defendants (those receiving the punches). Let’s take a brief look. Attorneys fees are permitted to be awarded in Texas in three instances:…

Did Someone Breach My Contract?

By David M. Kennedy / December 11, 2020 /

You thought you had a deal, but if you did, why do you have nothing to show for it? As a lawyer who has tried many contract lawsuits, I get asked the question quite often as to whether a contract was made, and if it was, was it breached? Well, let’s look at the basics.…

We Should Not Be Surprised To Hear Of Fraud In Covering Up Nursing Home Deaths

By David M. Kennedy / September 21, 2017 /

The New York Times reports today that investigators looking into the eight deaths at the Florida nursing home last week, are finding resident medical records to be “replete with late entries” whereby the staff came along after the fact and made entries that were supposed to have been made at the time of treatment. For someone…

Abuse And Assaults In Nursing Homes Going Unreported

By David M. Kennedy / September 11, 2017 /

A recent report by the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office warns that it has found that 1 in 4 cases of sexual assault and abuse in America’s nursing homes is going unreported to police. Although the report is preliminary, it was based on a large sampling of cases in 33 states. Having handled…

Big Mouths Can Lead To Big Lawsuits

By David M. Kennedy / July 24, 2017 /

The Austin American-Statesman reports today that Nancy Grace and several media outlets are being sued by an Austin, Texas dentist targeted in one of Grace’s broadcasts. The show focused on the fallout from yet another anesthesia-related death of a child during a dental procedure. Sadly, children dying during these procedures is becoming all too commonplace, and I for…

Healthcare Cheaters Pay, But Most Get Away With It

By David M. Kennedy / June 14, 2017 /

The owner of Apple of Your Eye Healthcare Services, Inc., Wilbert James Veasey, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, to 210 months in prison. Not insignificantly, he was also ordered to pay $23,123,897.18 in restitution to Medicare. I emphasize that figure so that it might soak in just how easy it…

A New Danger Of Cancer With Breast Implants

By David M. Kennedy / May 4, 2017 /

I read a recent article disclosing yet another potential danger with breast implants: anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, or ALCL. It is relatively rare and death from it even more so, but here is the lowdown. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a possible link was discovered in 2011 and since then 359 women have been…