Personal Injury
Helping injury victims recover the compensation they deserve
Serious and devastating injuries with long-lasting consequences can happen to children and adults in ordinary circumstances due to the negligence of others. Aside from pain and suffering, the injury can have a financial impact on the victim and his or her family. Medical expenses may mount and the financial drain can be ever more severe if the victim is temporarily or permanently unable to work.
With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, the personal injury lawyers at The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC provide the care and compassion clients need and deserve when they’ve been injured through the negligence of others.
Dog bites and animal attacks
Injuries due to dog bites and other animal attacks are some of the most serious injuries we see, especially in children. Scarring, permanent disfigurement and emotional distress affect the child and his or her entire family. If a dog or other animal has bitten you or a loved one due to the negligence of another, we can help get the compensation you deserve.
Premises liability
Even minor mishaps can result in serious injuries. A property owner is responsible for ensuring that his or her property is safe and does not have any hazards that could cause someone to slip and fall. A simple slip and fall accident on someone's premises can result in severe damage to your back or neck.
Amusement park accidents
Tennessee and Kentucky have wonderful amusement and theme parks for wholesome family entertainment and enjoyment. But that enjoyment can quickly turn to tragedy when an unsafe, defective or poorly maintained ride seriously injures someone. When theme park owners and operators are negligent, they should be held responsible to pay victims and their families for injuries and damages that result.
Swimming pool accidents
Swimming pools are a source of enjoyment and fun, but injury or drowning can occur when pool manufacturers, installers or owners are negligent. Poor pool maintenance or conditions can cause illness. Equipment failure or defective design of slides, ladders and pool toys can result in accidents. Swimming pool owners and operators need to take action to promote safety and correct hazardous conditions and should be held liable for injuries and wrongful death that may occur due to carelessness or negligence.
Household appliances, toys and toxic substances
Ordinary household items and toys can cause serious injuries. When products cause injury due to design or manufacturing defects or failure to warn about proper use, you may have a claim against the manufacturer. Harmful and toxic substances need proper labeling. At The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, we have the experience to make manufacturers and dealers pay compensation for injuries due to unsafe products.
Frequently asked questions
Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?
It is in your best interest to only provide your contact information to an insurance company until you consult a lawyer. The more significant your injuries, the more critical it becomes to seek legal counsel before providing any statement.
Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
Most personal injury cases settle prior to trial. Our goal at The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC is to maximize compensation through settlement if possible, and through trial if necessary.
What is considered "pain and suffering"?
Pain and suffering includes harm caused by physical injury and mental anguish experienced through avoiding activities you engaged in prior to your accident, and the potential of surgery.
What determines the amount I might recover?
Every case addresses three issues:
- Liability—establishing someone's negligence
- Damages—the amount that will fairly and adequately compensate you for your injuries
- Source of collection—insurance or other assets from which damages can be recovered
We’re committed to helping people
As a client, you’ll receive our full commitment. With offices in Clarksville, Tennessee’s fifth largest and youngest city, The Kennedy Law Firm serves clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, including the counties of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart, Cheatham, Houston, Dickson, Humphreys and Henry in Tennessee, as well as Todd and Christian counties in Kentucky. Call us today at 1.931.266.4107 or contact us online. We look forward to speaking to you about your situation.
