New Haven Medical Malpractice Attorney
Health care providers that deviate from the requisite standard of care put patients at risk of serious injuries, often with lifelong or fatal consequences. Our New Haven medical malpractice lawyers have over 35 years of experience and a strong reputation throughout Connecticut for securing significant financial compensation for clients.
Table of Contents
- Medical Malpractice Law Firm Serving New Haven County
- Millions Recovered for Connecticut Medical Malpractice Victims
- Areas We Serve
- New Haven Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
- Our New Haven Medical Malpractice Attorneys
- Protect Your Legal Rights – Contact Our New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today
- Connecticut Medical Malpractice Lawyer FAQs
Medical Malpractice Law Firm Serving New Haven County
Our New Haven medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with compassionate legal representation that emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice. Our partners are well-known throughout the state for their track record in complicated and high-exposure cases. Each of our attorneys has a strong background with impressive accomplishments, and we leverage these strengths for the maximum benefit of our clients by using a team-focused approach.
We provide personalized, responsive, and sympathetic legal representation regardless of your case’s size. When you need a medical malpractice lawyer, you need an attorney who knows the requirements and limitations specific to medical malpractice.
For example, your attorney must complete a reasonable inquiry and obtain a Certificate of Good Faith from a qualified doctor before you can proceed with a medical malpractice lawsuit. We have the network, resources, and experience to meet this requirement and move your case through the litigation process with maximum results.
We Hold All Health Care Providers Accountable
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Anesthesiologists
- Pharmacists
- Radiologists
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
We fight for justice for injured clients and protect all Connecticut patients by holding health care providers accountable through litigation. According to the latest report by Leapfrog, an organization that rates the safety of health care facilities, only 11 of Connecticut’s 28 hospitals have earned a grade of A, and none are in New Haven. An A grade does not guarantee medical malpractice will not occur, but lower grades point to deficiencies that may increase the risk.
John Kennedy Jr.
Founding Partner
John J. Kennedy, Jr., is the founding partner of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. In 1988, John formed Kennedy & Johnson, along with David Johnson. John is an accomplished trial attorney, spending most of his more than 42 years practicing in Connecticut, representing injured clients before juries.
Millions Recovered for Connecticut Medical Malpractice Victims
When you choose us, you pick an ally with a proven history of navigating legal complexities and obtaining outstanding case results, including:
- $12.5 million recovered for the wrongful death of a patient in a medical malpractice case against Stamford Hospital
- $5.5 million recovered for the wrongful death of a 69-year-old man with mesenteric ischemia
- $5 million recovered for a brain injury caused by a surgical error
- $4 million recovered for a medical malpractice wrongful death claim
- $3.6 million medical malpractice verdict for a patient’s wrongful death
- $3.4 million recovered for a brain injury caused by the improper post-operative cleaning of a wound
- $3.3 million trial verdict for a traumatic brain injury caused by misintubation
- $3.1 million recovered for the failure to diagnose a rare form of cancer
- $2.5 million recovered for the family of a man who died of a heart attack weeks after two doctors misdiagnosed his heart condition
- $2.3 million recovered for the failure to diagnose and treat a subdural bleed that caused a patient’s death
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve all areas of New Haven County, including:
- West Haven
- Meriden
- Milford
- Hamden
- Wallingford
- East Haven
- Branford
- North Haven
- Cheshire
New Haven Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Medical malpractice cases cover a wide range of injuries. You need an attorney with experience handling your type of medical malpractice claim. We have handled medical malpractice claims since 1988 and have taken on nearly every type of case, including:
Our New Haven Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Our New Haven medical malpractice attorneys are recognized at the state and national levels for their litigation skills, successful track record, and knowledge of medical malpractice law.
John Kennedy
Founding attorney John J. Kennedy Jr. is a Connecticut native with more than 42 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. He is a recipient of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and holds numerous other prestigious legal field honors.
Stephanie Roberge
Stephanie Roberge has over 33 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. She has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree, giving her important insight into medical malpractice claims. She is nationally recognized as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
Brendan Nelligan
Brendan Nelligan is a Connecticut native with over a decade of experience handling medical malpractice cases, including significant trial experience. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers as Ones to Watch and Super Lawyers for multiple years.
Michael Kennedy
Michael Kennedy is a lifelong Connecticut resident with over a decade of experience in complex litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and negotiated settlements that surpassed $1 million.
Patrick Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy is a successful trial lawyer born and raised in Connecticut. The Connecticut Tribune named him a “New Leader in the Law.” He has been recognized annually as a New England and Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2010.
Protect Your Legal Rights – Contact Our New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today
If a negligent health care provider has harmed you or a loved one, you might be entitled to compensation. We have over 35 years of experience and a strong reputation for outstanding results. Get the justice you deserve—contact our medical malpractice lawyers today through our online contact form or by calling (203) 865-8430.
Connecticut Medical Malpractice Lawyer FAQs
How Long Do I Have to File My Connecticut Medical Malpractice Claim?
The Connecticut medical malpractice statute of limitations is two years from your injury date or from the date you discovered or reasonably should have discovered your injuries. Regardless of when you discover your injury, you must file your claim within three years of the date of the health care provider’s error.
On petition to the clerk of court, you are entitled to an automatic 90-day extension to allow time to perform the required reasonable inquiry and obtain the Certificate of Good Faith.
How Much Is My Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Claim Worth?
A medical malpractice claim’s value may range from thousands to millions of dollars, but the amount differs for everyone. Numerous factors contribute to your case value, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- The cost of medical care caused by the malpractice
- The difference in your earning capacity before and after you were injured
- Available medical malpractice insurance
- The degree of pain, suffering, and impairment your injuries cause
- Whether your injuries are permanent
Every medical malpractice claim is unique. The only reliable way to determine your case’s value is to let a reputable medical malpractice lawyer review your case.
What Damages Can I Claim in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
The available damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages compensate for the financial losses you have already sustained from the malpractice and the future costs you will likely incur. Economic damages include lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and medical expenses.
Non-economic damages compensate for subjective losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of the ability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Mental distress
- Disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of bodily functions
If your loved one has died from medical malpractice, you might be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages for wrongful death, such as the lost financial support and companionship of your loved one.
Does Connecticut Have a Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages?
While many states limit non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, Connecticut has not imposed caps on either economic or non-economic damages. However, if you qualify for punitive damages, these damages are limited to the cost of litigation and attorney fees.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney?
It costs nothing upfront to work with one of our renowned New Haven medical malpractice lawyers. We work on contingency, meaning we handle all of your legal details, invest in the cost of proving your claim, and represent you throughout the case with no upfront charges to you. If we recover compensation in your case, we will collect our costs and a percentage of your compensation as our fee. You pay nothing unless we win.
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15 N. Main Street #100 Suite 217
West Hartford, CT 06107
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