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- Preventable Medical Mistakes
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- Patient Safety and Preventing Medical Malpractice
- Hospital System Fails Heart Patients
Workers' Compensation
- Nurses and healthcare workers exposed to chemo at work
- After a D.C. injury, workers comp adjuster schedules FCE
- "Independent" Medical Exam? Try Insurance Medical Exam
- Unsafe Workplace
- Insurance adjusters take advantage of injured workers
Automobile Accidents
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Workers Comp Deadlines
Posted on 7/2/2010
Hospital data shows 969 incidents of preventable patient injuries
Posted on 6/28/2010
Medical Literature Ghostwriting
Posted on 6/28/2010
89 deaths due to crashes involving sudden acceleration in Toyotas
Posted on 5/26/2010
Radiology survey shows doctors reluctant to disclose medical errors
Posted on 11/11/2009
D.C. Workers Compensation book for injured workers to be published November 2009
Posted on 10/29/2009
Families in Texas Hurt due to Lack of Legal Reform
Posted on 10/28/2009
Malpractice Reform is Necessary for Patient's Rights
Posted on 10/28/2009
Many Not Receiving Compensation for Medical Malpractice
Posted on 10/28/2009
Politicians Working to Eliminate the Legal Age Bias For Workers
Posted on 10/8/2009
Library
Medical Malpractice
- Medical Ghost Writing - Drug Companies and Medical Device Manufacturers hiring writers to submit articles to medical journals (articles singing the praises of whatever the companies are pushing)
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot forming in a large vein. It can lead to pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal complication.
- Radiologist diagnoses life threatening blood clots and calls the referring physician to communicate his diagnosis but hangs up after being put on hold. The patient dies a few days later without ever being treated.
- Medical information, tests and screening for men
- Cancer Awareness Newsletter
Workers' Compensation
- No injured worker should go to an IME without reading this article to learn why the "I" should stand for insurance - not independent.
- Here's what you do when you're hurt at work in D.C.
- For immediate release: Protect Your Rights: The Injured Workers Guide to D.C. Workers' Compensation, a book that is a practical guide to D.C. work injuries, written by Frank R. Kearney, will be published in November 2009.
- DC Workers Compensation Forms
- Injured Workers: File D.C. Workers Compensation Claim Forms
Automobile Accidents
- Car and truck accidents on the Beltway, I-95 and I-270 cause death and injuries in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The July newsletter is devoted to safe driving and preventing car and truck accidents in D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
- Answering client's questions about accidents.
- Accidents caused by teenage drivers
- Car accidents causing serious injury or death
- What is uninsured motorist insurance coverage?
General
- Read about the "independent" medical exam, protecting America's workers, and whether you should submit bills to your health insurance after a car accident.
- "Independent" Medical Exams - are they really independent?
- Read about "never events" - preventable medical errors that should never happen.
- Newsletter offers free book to injured workers to guide them through D.C. workers compensation process.
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Client Testimonials
Workers hurt on the job come to Donahoe Kearney, LLP to protect their rights to workers compensation benefits when they are disabled. Victims of medical malpractice seek justice for their families when a loved one has been injured or killed due to medical or hospital negligence. People injured in serious automobile accidents who are hurt and can't work because of their injuries come to us for help. The best way to judge whether a personal injury law firm is right for you is to talk to their clients. Here's what a sample of Donahoe Kearney, LLP clients say about their experience with the firm.
- Former client says "I am grateful to all for a successful outcome."
- Frank Kearney took what could have been an extremely stressful process and made it smooth and simple.
- Even before deciding to acquire Mr. Kearney's representation, I began benefitting from his expertise by reading his book, Protect Your Rights, The Injured Worker's Guide to D.C. Workers' Compensation.
- I recommend anyone who has a problem or an injury to call Mr. Kearney.
- Former client commends Donahoe Kearney, LLP for great service.
Injured worker says Donahoe Kearney, LLP got me what I deserved and then some.
- Injured worker says, "I'd like to say thank you to Donahoe Kearney, LLP."
- Construction worker who received workers compensation settlement gives her attorneys a "10."
- Mr. Kearney fought for my rights every step of the way and was aggressive in pursuing my case.
- Injured worker says "If at first you don't succeed - call Frank Kearney!"
A former D.C. workers compensation client, who injured her knee working at a restaurant writes:
Workers comp client is happy with Donahoe Kearney. LLP's work after insurance company denies claim.
- Donahoe Kearney "always fights for their client's rights."
- "I highly recommend them to anyone who has been injured."
- "The best lawyer I ever had and I mean that. Works hard and gets the job done."
Hello Frank,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your legal representation with my case. Another page turns and chapter closes in my life. Please pass along my many thanks to your staff. They were always friendly and diligent. I am grateful to all for a successful outcome.
I would also say after this experience I would not hesitate to recommend your firm, Donahoe Kearney, LLP to anyone in need of your field of law.
Sincerely,
S.G.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your legal representation with my case. Another page turns and chapter closes in my life. Please pass along my many thanks to your staff. They were always friendly and diligent. I am grateful to all for a successful outcome.
I would also say after this experience I would not hesitate to recommend your firm, Donahoe Kearney, LLP to anyone in need of your field of law.
Sincerely,
S.G.
From a client who suffered a permanent wrist injury while working in D.C.:
I injured myself at work, which resulted in a permanent loss of motion. I am so happy that I chose Frank Kearney as my lawyer to help file all the necessary paperwork and submit a claim with the insurance company. Frank took what could have been an extremely stressful process and made it smooth and simple. Frank walked me through the process every step of the way. He was always clear and quick to respond to any questions I had. With Frank's hard work, I never had to enter a courtroom and received a settlement. I always knew what was going on and felt completely comfortable with Frank as my lawyer.
R.S.
I injured myself at work, which resulted in a permanent loss of motion. I am so happy that I chose Frank Kearney as my lawyer to help file all the necessary paperwork and submit a claim with the insurance company. Frank took what could have been an extremely stressful process and made it smooth and simple. Frank walked me through the process every step of the way. He was always clear and quick to respond to any questions I had. With Frank's hard work, I never had to enter a courtroom and received a settlement. I always knew what was going on and felt completely comfortable with Frank as my lawyer.
R.S.
From a worker who injured his back in D.C. and was initially denied workers compensation benefits by the insurance company:
Even before deciding to acquire Mr. Kearney's representation, I began benefitting from his expertise once I received his book about workers compensation in D.C. After securing his representation I found him and his staff prompt, courteous and effective. Having his representation I felt more secure in obtaining just compensation under the law from a hesitant insurance company.
Thanks for all your support!
A.G.
Even before deciding to acquire Mr. Kearney's representation, I began benefitting from his expertise once I received his book about workers compensation in D.C. After securing his representation I found him and his staff prompt, courteous and effective. Having his representation I felt more secure in obtaining just compensation under the law from a hesitant insurance company.
Thanks for all your support!
A.G.
Here is what a mechanic had to say after winning his case following a serious knee injury and surgery:
"I think you all did a great job. Every time I called you, you and your staff called me back. I know workers comp is a hard thing but you all did a great job for me. I recommend anyone who has a problem or an injury to call Mr. Kearney."
J.W.
"I think you all did a great job. Every time I called you, you and your staff called me back. I know workers comp is a hard thing but you all did a great job for me. I recommend anyone who has a problem or an injury to call Mr. Kearney."
J.W.
A worker who injured his hand on the job, had this to say about the lawyers and staff at Donahoe Kearney, LLP:
"The service was great. Both their patience and the time they spent with me, the client, were good. Communication was outstanding."
T.C.
Former worker's compensation client
"The service was great. Both their patience and the time they spent with me, the client, were good. Communication was outstanding."
T.C.
Former worker's compensation client
Mr. Kearney provided the best possible service I could have ever expected. From our initial meeting until my case was settled, he was always responsive and met every need and request I made of him. I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me and my entire family.
-Alexander
-Alexander
A workers compensation client with a back and wrist injury from an on the job injury says:
First and foremost, you got the case done in a timely manner. Everything was smooth through the whole ordeal. I'd like to say thank you to Donahoe Kearney, LLP.
-A.W., service technician
First and foremost, you got the case done in a timely manner. Everything was smooth through the whole ordeal. I'd like to say thank you to Donahoe Kearney, LLP.
-A.W., service technician
A D.C. workers compensation client, injured on a construction site, had this to say about her experience with Donahoe Kearney, LLP:
"Mr. Kearney did an excellent job and I would recommend him to the Hispanic community. Thank you and I give him a 10!"
"Esta bien, buen trabajo y lo recomendara al la comunidad latina. Gracias y le doy un 10!"
-H.M., construction worker
"Mr. Kearney did an excellent job and I would recommend him to the Hispanic community. Thank you and I give him a 10!"
"Esta bien, buen trabajo y lo recomendara al la comunidad latina. Gracias y le doy un 10!"
-H.M., construction worker
When my employer denied my workers' compensation benefits and said my injuries were not related to my work, I hired Mr. Kearney to represent me in my workers compensation case. He fought for my rights every step of the way to make sure I got compensated for my injuries. Mr. Kearney was aggressive in pursuing my case and worked hard to get me my settlement.
- M.A., mechanic
- M.A., mechanic
If at first you don't succeed - call Frank Kearney. That is what I did after I tried to reason with the insurance company, the workers comp division of D.C. and the medical bill collectors. One call to Mr. Kearney and my weekly check arrived on time; the bill collectors stopped calling and an equitable settlement was won. Mr. Kearney is a man of his word - he stayed on the job until the job was done. Thanks Frank.
-Robert C.
-Robert C.
Me Siento muy conforme y tranquila con el resultato de mi caso. El abogado, Sr. Kearney, ha sido muy profesional. Yo pienso que es uno de los mejores abogados en Washington, D.C. para la comunidad latina. Que Dios lo bendiga.
"I feel very satisfied with the results of my case. My attorney, Mr. Kearney, has been very professional. I think he is one of the best lawyers in Washington, D.C. for the Hispanic community. May God bless him."
-C.S.
"I feel very satisfied with the results of my case. My attorney, Mr. Kearney, has been very professional. I think he is one of the best lawyers in Washington, D.C. for the Hispanic community. May God bless him."
-C.S.
After falling on the job and hurting his back, the insurance company adjuster did not believe this worker, who does not speak English. They denied his claim. Here is what we said after receiving the full amount of workers compensation benefits shortly before his formal hearing:
I appreciate all the hard work that Donahoe Kearney, LLP did on my case. I am very happy with my workers compensation case.
-Pedro P. D.C. workers compensation client
I appreciate all the hard work that Donahoe Kearney, LLP did on my case. I am very happy with my workers compensation case.
-Pedro P. D.C. workers compensation client
"Donahoe Kearney, LLP represented me for a workers compensation case. I can see their love for their clients and how the firm always fights for their clients' rights. I can see they really care about their clients and are attentive to their needs."
-L.S.
-L.S.
"Donahoe Kearney, LLP has represented me for a long time. When I slipped and fell at work, they got my workers compensation benefits and were able to make a case against the place I fell."
"I highly recommend them to anyone who has been injured."
-Betty
"I highly recommend them to anyone who has been injured."
-Betty
When the workers compensation insurance company cut off my benefits, my sister referred me to Donahoe Kearney. They won my case and forced the insurance company to pay my benefits and provide the surgery I needed. They later obtained a very favorable settlement for me.
Frank R. Kearney an excellent lawyer, who works hard and is dedicated to fighting for what his client deserves. I would recommend him and his office to anyone who needs a lawyer for their case. Words cannot express how good they really are!!!
Tyree P.
Frank R. Kearney an excellent lawyer, who works hard and is dedicated to fighting for what his client deserves. I would recommend him and his office to anyone who needs a lawyer for their case. Words cannot express how good they really are!!!
Tyree P.
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