Houston Personal Injury Lawyer

Kennedy Hodges, LLP: Our Areas of Practice

At our firm, we have achieved many large settlements for the injured in a wide range of personal injury cases. We take on difficult and complex cases, such as product liability and medical malpractice, and have gained a reputation throughout the Houston area as a top quality, aggressive law firm with outstanding results both in negotiations and at trial. We represent the injured victim or their families and we fight for justice relentlessly from the moment our legal team takes on a case.

Information Center for Personal Injury Claims in Houston

FAQ Every case is unique, and there are certain questions that come up frequently. We have provided this page to give you a general overview about injury claims and how a settlement or judgment could be achieved. Our firm offers a free case evaluation, and can come to you if necessary. Read more about FAQ...

Car Accidents One of the most common and very dangerous types of accident cases we represent are car accidents. Compensation after an accident, information about the types of car accidents and what to do after an accident, as well as details about vehicle rollovers and cases of texting while driving all should be answered by a skilled legal professional. Read more about car accidents...

Car Accident Injuries The injuries sustained in car accidents can range from soft tissue injuries through to broken bones, painful whiplash injuries, head injuries, crush injuries and others. No matter what the degree of the injury is, you deserve compensation that allows you the time to heal, covers your expenses, and addresses the issue of pain and suffering. Read more about car accident injuries...

Causes of Car Accidents Automobile accidents are all unique and have a variety of underlying causes. One of the most common is driver distraction. Drunk drivers, those who speed, race or drive recklessly all contribute to the rising number of injury accidents in the Houston area. Read more about causes of car accidents...

Truck Accidents After a commercial truck accident, there is immediate action by both state and federal agencies. Commercial trucking firms are regulated at a federal level, and any disastrous accident will be investigated to determine the cause. A staggering number of these accidents are found to be related to tired drivers. The truck accident injuries are usually very severe, ranging from serious to catastrophic or fatal, and there could be multiple vehicles involved, leading to a complex case. Truck driver logs can be inaccurate, and it may be necessary to seek the black box evidence to get to the truth. Read more about truck accidents...

Motorcycle Accidents There are few more deadly and dangerous accidents than those that involve motorcycles. The victims are frequently seriously injured, often with permanent physical damage. If your or a loved one has been the victim in a motorcycle accident, it will be of great value to you to get high quality, aggressive legal counsel from a Houston personal injury attorney from our firm. Whether your case is related to a defective motorcycle or a negligent, uninsured or underinsured motorist, we can assist you. Read more about motorcycle accidents...

Drunk Driving Accidents Those who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated create a deadly hazard for innocent drivers and their passengers who share the road. Drunk driving accidents are responsible for a high percentage of fatal or very serious injury accidents, and the victims or their families suffer unimaginable pain and suffering through these criminal actions. Read more about drunk driving accidents...

Serious Accidents There are certain accidents that are so serious that the victim will never again recover the quality of life they enjoyed before the incident. The injuries sustained, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfiguring burns, loss of limb, eyesight or hearing, all will forever alter the future of the victim. Read more about serious accidents...

Other Accidents At our firm we can provide the professional, aggressive legal counsel that is necessary in all types of other accidents, including pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, and offshore accidents. There is no one in the legal community that would not agree that the quality of your attorney will have a significant impact on the final outcome of your claim. Read more about other accidents...

Slip and Fall A common type of injury is termed the "slip and fall", usually causing only minor injuries to the victim. There are cases, however, in which a slip and fall has lead to broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or even loss of life. If you have been the victim of a negligent property owner or manager and injured, whether on private, government or commercial property, our firm can help. Read more about slip and fall...

Brain Injuries Although great advances in medical science have improved the recovery rate of those who have suffered brain injuries, the brain remains one of the most difficult body systems to manage when there has been a severe impact. The prediction with regard to recovery is exceptionally difficult, as individuals that suffer serious damage can fully recover, while others with less damage may never recover. Read more about brain injuries...

Catastrophic Injuries Injuries that will affect the victim for the rest of their lives are termed catastrophic. These include those such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain damage, severe burn injuries as well as accidental amputations, loss of vision, hearing or other such case. Read more about catastrophic injuries.

Spinal Cord Injuries Injuries to the spinal cord can cause permanent disability, including paraplegia or quadriplegia. Less serious damage to the spinal cord can create difficulties such as numbness, pain, and other problems. When a personal injury case involves a spinal cord injury, the situation should be evaluated by a qualified attorney at once. Read more about spinal cord injuries...

Defective Products As more and more products are on the market from all over the world, the chances of an injury from a defective product are increased radically. There are countless terrible injury cases involving defective automobiles and components, baby furniture, blinds, and a multitude of other commercial products. Read more about defective products...

Medical Malpractice When a medical practitioner fails to provide the accepted standard of care, and an injury, illness or physical condition is the outcome of their actions, the victim has the right to file a claim to recover compensation for the damages. These can be hotly contested by top attorneys, and are some of the more difficult and complex cases. Some types of medical malpractice cases include surgical site infections (SSI), and breach of duty as the cause of infections, pharmacy errors, cases requiring drug litigation, misdiagnosis of a serious illness or condition, and emergency room errors. Read more about medical malpractice...

Birth Injuries The emotional and personal losses that are suffered by families who have an injured baby are almost unimaginable. When the injury could have been avoided had the medical personnel attending the birth provided the accepted standard of care, it is even more tragic. Read more about birth injuries...

Product Liability Cases involving product liability can range from automobiles, through dangerous drugs and almost any other dangerous product that has made its way onto the market. If you or a loved one has been injured, made ill or now suffers from a serious condition due to a dangerous product, you need legal representation on an immediate basis. Read more about product liability...

Product Recalls In recent years, there has been an ever increasing number of product recalls, and many people have suffered the devastating consequences of using a product that was later found to be dangerous and recalled. These included medical devices such as DePuy Hip Implants, Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implants, as well as injury cases from defective tires or defective automobiles through design flaws, manufacturing errors, or other faults or defects. Read more about product recalls...

Workers Compensation You have rights if you are injured while performing the duties of your employment. We all know that we can seek benefits from workers' compensation, but in actual fact, this can be a difficult and stressful process, and some valid claims are denied. Our firm is committed to fighting for the rights of injured workers and in pursuing all the benefits of workers' compensation that they deserve, even in cases of a denial of insurance. Read more about workers' compensation...

Wrongful Death When a person loses their life through an act of negligence, the close family has the right to seek compensation in civil court through the filing of a wrongful death claim. This is one form of justice that allows families to be compensated financially after a negligent act or breach of duty has led to the tragic loss of their loved one. Read more about wrongful death...

BP Oil Spill Claims When BP created the disaster in the gulf, countless individuals faced all types of damage claims, including those involving personal injury. Pursuing fair compensation in these cases requires skill and zealous advocacy. Large corporations can be particularly difficult to deal with and may try to avoid paying what is deserved. Read more about BP oil spill claims...

Dog Bite If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from a vicious dog attack, you know how exceptionally dangerous and frightening this situation is. A dog owner has the duty to protect others from harm by an animal that could be dangerous. Read more about injuries from a dog bite...

Insurance Bad Faith When an insurance company fails to operate with good faith after their customer has faithfully paid their premiums, innocent individuals can face serious difficulties, both personally and financially. This can be extremely difficult, as they are often unresponsive and you may speak with a large number of people, wait on the phone for hours, and receive a "no" when you finally speak to someone. Something can be done about it. Read more about insurance bad faith...

Do I need an attorney? In serious injury cases, you are doing yourself a major disservice if you don't get legal counsel at once. It is a well established fact that those who have a quality attorney recover far more in compensation than those victims who try to resolve their claim without help. Insurance companies count on your lack of knowledge to offer lowball settlements. Read more about do I need an attorney....

Contact a Houston personal injury lawyer from Kennedy Hodges, LLP for immediate assistance and information about your injury case.