Personal Injury Blog

You know that distracted driving is a problem. You may even think you’re a superstar at avoiding phone calls and texting while you drive, but research from several apps and companies that monitor phone use and driving, suggests otherwise. One company, Zendrive, took data from millions of cellphones and matched…

Trucking accidents happen every day in the United States, and they’re among the deadliest of crashes, killing approximately 5,000 people each year. The injuries caused by collisions with 18-wheelers or tractor trailers are often catastrophic, meaning they cause irreversible damage to injured victims and their families. Our attorney specializes in truck accidents and has seen firsthand the…

The Kelleher Firm is pleased to share that our founding lawyer, James “Jim for Justice” Kelleher, has been awarded the Lawyers of Distinction title and membership. This organization recognizes lawyers with outstanding case results, experience, and work ethic. Attorneys who are nominated aren’t…

The death of a loved one is devastating for surviving family members and close friends. That loss is compounded when their passing is sudden and due to the negligence of others. Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most challenging and emotional claims our attorney takes on. They are also some of the most complicated cases because there are many moving parts…

The Kelleher Firm in Southwest Florida has over 75 years of combined experience in personal injury matters including workers comp, wrongful death, auto accidents, and slip and fall accidents. Learn more in the video below and call for a FREE consultation.

If you or a loved one has been injured, please contact Jim Kelleher, or “Jim for Justice,” today at …

James Kelleher, or “Jim for Justice,” didn’t always know he wanted to be an attorney. His father was a policeman and suggested Jim might be a great lawyer. That led him down the path of personal injury law. As he was raised in a working-class family, he chose to represent injured victims against insurance companies who wrongly deny or undervalue claims. Learn more about Attorney Jim Kelleher in Naples and Fort Myers in the video below.

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Pain and suffering is a phrase that encompasses multiple areas of compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. There are both mental and physical pain and suffering that’s taken into consideration. For example, an auto accident caused by distracted driving that led to permanent injury and PTSD would likely include pain and suffering damages. Learn more in the infographic below.

Our personal injury clients typically ask the same questions, which is why we’ve compiled a video library of short clips that answer frequently asked questions about these claims such as auto accidents, workers’ compensation, and slip and fall accidents. Check out our videos to learn more about the details of your particular claim.

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Our personal injury attorney, James Kelleher, believes that the relationship between an attorney and client relies on honesty and comfort, which is why our initial consultation is always free. During your consultation with one of our attorneys, we will discuss the details of your personal injury claim, but we offer more than free consultations. If we don’t recover a settlement for your injuries, you don't pay any legal fees. Learn more in the video below:

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Pain and suffering is an ambiguous term. Most people have heard of this area of damages in personal injury claims, but what does pain and suffering actually entail? There are two primary forms: Physical pain and suffering and mental pain and suffering. These aspects of an injury have to be translated into monetary value in a personal injury case, which can be quite tricky and require an experienced personal injury…