Connecticut Personal Injury Law Firm

Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C.

Long Wharf Maritime Center
555 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
USA

(888) 522-7144

(203) 865-5345

www.kennedyjohnson.com

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The law firm of Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., located in New Haven, Connecticut, was founded in 1988 to provide legal representation to injured people throughout Connecticut. Since our founding, our attorneys have developed a strong reputation as aggressive and knowledgeable advocates in personal injury, medical malpractice and workplace accident cases.

Any well-established law firm should be able to tell the story of its success by pointing to successful verdicts and settlements. At Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., we take professional pride in the results we have been able to achieve on behalf of our clients, injured in accidents, assaults or as a result of medical malpractice. Read more about our past successes on our Cases & Verdicts page.

Another sign of a successful personal injury law firm is the reputation enjoyed by the law firm among the local legal community. At Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., we have spent the last 20 years building a strong reputation for providing intelligent and ethical legal representation for our injured clients. Our law firm enjoys an AV® rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.

Furthermore, three of our attorneys have been named by Connecticut "Super Lawyers" magazine as among top attorneys in Connecticut. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers: John J. Kennedy (2006-2009); Dennis W. Gillooly (2007-2009); and Robert L. Schwab (2007-2009).

At Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., we represent clients with both small injuries and large, complex claims. We understand that even a small injury can have a major impact on a persons life. At the same time, our record of successful cases and verdicts shows that we have the resources and knowledge to handle complex accident cases involving serious trauma such as brain injury and involving multiple defendants. We handle all injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not get paid unless and until you receive a settlement or a jury award.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

We are skilled with common personal injury claims, including car accidents and motor vehicle accidents, as well as complex or less common personal injury cases — such as medical malpractice, birth injuries, brain injury, and injuries occurring on cruise ships, at amusement parks or during parades.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

When you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, your losses can extend far beyond your physical injuries. You may be unable to work. Even if you have short-term or long-term disability insurance, it may not be enough to pay your bills. Your insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all of your medical expenses. You may need extensive rehabilitation or long term care.

Our job is to thoroughly research your case, work with medical and financial experts to build a strong and complete picture of your current and future financial needs, and present your case in the best possible light. With every step we take, our goal is to obtain the highest possible settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.

- Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims may be brought against doctors of all types — including surgeons, emergency room doctors, pediatricians, obstetricians, heart specialists, oncologists for failure to diagnose cancer and orthopedic doctors. Other health care professionals may also be vulnerable to charges of medical malpractice or medical negligence, including nursing staff in hospitals and in nursing homes.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are usually complicated, time-consuming and costly. Each case begins with a thorough review of all relevant medical records — first by our attorneys in house, and then by outside medical experts. Based on the information in the medical records, we are able to determine whether our client has a valid claim for medical malpractice.

- Workplace Injuries

The state of Connecticut provides a thorough system of workers' compensation insurance that is intended to provide financial assistance for a worker who has suffered an injury on the job. A worker injured on the job may even be told, "You don't need a lawyer. Just file a workers' comp claim."

The Connecticut workers' compensation system prohibits an employee from filing a private lawsuit against his or her employer to seek financial compensation after a workplace accident. Instead, the employee must seek compensation through the employer's workers' compensation insurance company.

- Premises Liability

If you are injured due to a hazardous condition on private or public property, you may be able to bring a legal claim seeking compensation for your injuries. This type of lawsuit is called a premises liability lawsuit. Some more common types of premises liability lawsuits include: Slip and fall accidents; Injuries from falling merchandise; Assaults caused in part by negligent security; and Dog bites and animal attacks.

In a premises liability lawsuit, our job is to thoroughly research your case, work with medical and financial experts to build a strong and complete picture of your current and future financial needs, and present your case in the best possible light. With every step we take, our goal is to obtain the highest possible settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.

Attorneys

	Mr. John J. D'Elia Partner Personal Injury, Workers Compensation		Mr. Dennis W. Gillooly Partner Car Accident, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Premises Liability, Product Liability
	Mr. David H. Johnson Partner Personal Injury		Mr. John J. Kennedy Partner Car Accident, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability