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Every case is different, and the Firm cannot ensure results. What we can ensure, however, is that we will show you and your legal issues the attention deserved, just as we have done for many years and many clients. The Law Office of David M. Kennedy, P.C. has a history of resolving significant cases in a wide variety of areas of civil litigation. Listed are some of the cases we have handled to a successful resolution by settlement or jury verdict are detailed below.
Auto/Truck Accidents Resulting in Death
Some of the many cases we successfully resolved
Representation of surviving family of passenger killed during an accident in a construction zone. Suit against construction company.
Representation of surviving family of passenger killed during accident. Suit against multiple parties.
Representation of surviving family of driver killed during accident. Suit against multiple parties.
Represented surviving widow of man killed by drifting 18-wheeler on shoulder of the highway. Suit against driver/employer.
Representation of injured driver when his load shifted and 18-wheeler toppled during a turn. Suit against company that loaded the trailer.
Representation of surviving parent of child killed as a result of a fall from an overpass after an accident. Suit against drivers of both vehicles.
Representation of surviving mother/estate of minor burned to death as passenger in 18-wheeler. Suit against driver's employer and truck leasing group.
Representation of a veteran rear-ended by an 18-wheeler, resulting in multiple neck and leg surgeries. Suit against driver and employer.
Workplace Death
SOME OF THE MANY CASES WE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED
ElectrocutionRepresentation of surviving wife and estate of young man killed on the job while laying underground cable to residential development. Suit against utility company (general negligence), and employer for punitive damages (gross neglect).
ExplosionRepresentation of surviving wife, child, and estate of young man burned/killed on the job when a chemical waste drum exploded while he was cleaning his electrostatic paint gun. Suit against employer for punitive damages, parent company, and product suppliers.
ScaffoldingRepresentation of surviving wife, child, and estate of a young man killed on the job when he fell to his death from scaffolding/shoring with no safety protection by design or use. Suit against the employer and the scaffolding company.
MurdersRepresentation of the widows of 2 hotel night managers murdered by drug dealers who were hotel guests. Suit against employer for punitive damages (gross neglect).
Cutting TorchRepresentation of minor children and estate of young man killed on the job when the acetylene torch he was using sparked an explosion of a pipe containing hydrogenated food oil. Suit against the employer and the parent company.
Product Liability
SOME OF THE MANY CASES WE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED
Auto Park-to-ReverseRepresentation of husband and wife after husband was permanently crippled due to his pickup truck — while idling — shifting from park to reverse. Suit against truck manufacturer (product design).
LawnmowerRepresentation of young lady who was scalped when her hair was entangled in the exposed axle of her push mower. Suit against manufacturer (design defect).
TractorRepresentation of widow of a man who started his tractor while standing beside it. Tractor started in gear, rolling forward and onto man, crushing him. Suit against tractor manufacturer (design defect).
Ford BroncoRepresentation of widows of men driving a Ford Bronco killed in a rollover after avoidance maneuver. Suit against Ford Motor Company.
Medical Malpractice
SOME OF THE MANY CASES WE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED
Post-surgical Death from IV Line Misplacement/Cardiac Tamponade
Cancer Misdiagnosis resulting in unnecessary Colon Removal
Medical Treatment/Shot resulting in Partial Paralysis of the arm
Artery By-pass Surgery resulting in 'Drunkard's Palsy' paralysis
Failure to timely diagnose Cancer resulting in Death
Medical Drug Overdose resulting in Death
Post-surgery Excessive Medication resulting in Death
Post-surgical Death of Jehovah's Witness from bleeding/no blood substitutes
Hand Deformity/Impairment due to ortho mistreatment/negligent credentialing
Coumadin mis-management by physician resulting in Fall/Death
Post-surgical Injuries due to Fall Risk failures in Hospital Setting
Failure to Prevent/Care for Pressure Wounds in Hospital ICU
Mismanagement of Cataract Surgery resulting in Blindness
Birth/Delivery resulting in Brachial Plexus Injury to infant (2 cases)
Nursing Home / Assisted Living Neglect & Abuse
SOME OF THE MANY CASES WE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED
Pressure sores resulting in Sepsis/Death in the Nursing Home
Falls resulting in Broken Bones/Impairment in the Nursing Home
Falls resulting in Death from Bone Breaks in the Nursing Home
Falls resulting in Death from Brain Hematomas in the Nursing Home
Resident Wandering from the Nursing Home resulting in Death
Assisted Living Resident — Death from Pressure Sores
Assisted Living Resident — Death from Stairwell Fall
Nursing Home Death due to Coumadin Overdose
Nursing Home Death due to Vest Restraint Strangulation
Nursing Home Death due to Choking on Food
Nursing Home Double Amputation due to Dehydration
Nursing Home Death due to Dehydration, Malnutrition
Nursing Home Death due to either assault/fall (never determined)
Nursing Home single Amputation due to PVD mismanagement
Nursing Home Resident Burned from unknown source
Nursing Home Resident Breaks Neck while staff transports in a Van
Miscellaneous Civil Litigation
SOME OF THE MANY CASES WE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED
Sexual Harassment of Employee
Sexual Assault of Employee
Breach of Contract/Fraud in Restaurant Development
Insurance Breach of Good Faith/Breach of Contract (multiple cases)
Tortious Interference of Contractual Relations for Oil Rights
Fraud / Breach of Contract for Animal Reproductive Services
Legal Malpractice / Neglect in Real Estate Title Opinion
Successful defense of uninsured small business owner sued by employee alleging serious injuries.
Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The cases listed above represent a sample of matters handled by the Law Office of David M. Kennedy, P.C. and were resolved by settlement or jury verdict.
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