Kelly Law Offices

Full restoration for client without driving privileges for nine (6) years.

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:35:49 +0000

A client was convicted of second (2nd) Offense Drunk Driving

He tried unsuccessfully on two (2) occasions to obtain a restricted license from the Secretary of State (DAAD). He was without driving privileges for a period of six (6) years.

He retained KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C. to Appeal the Secretary of State’s Denial to the Circuit Court. The Mason County Circuit Court overruled the Secretary of State Hearing Officer and granted the client a restricted driver’s license with the right to return in one (1) year to apply for full restoration. Having successfully completed the probationary period, he was granted full restoration of his driving privileges.

Full restoration for client without driving privileges for nine (9) years.

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:46:12 +0000

- A client was convicted of a second (2nd) Drunk Driving Offense.

He tried unsuccessfully on six (6) occasions to obtain a restricted license from the Secretary of State (DAAD). He was without driving privileges for a period of nine (9) years.

He retained KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C. to appeal the Secretary of State’s Denial to the Circuit Court. The Ottawa County Circuit Court overruled the Secretary of State’s Hearing Officer and granted the client full restoration of his driving privileges.

Full restoration of driving privileges for 3rd Offense Drunk Driver who caused serious injuries.

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:06:05 +0000

He was sentenced to one year in jail and four years probation. His license was revoked for a period of five years. He tried unsuccessfully on two occasions to obtain a restricted license from the Secretary if State (DAAD). He was without driving privileges for a period of eight years. He retained KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C. to assist him on a third appeal. With the advice and assistance of KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C., he was granted a restricted license with the right to return in one year to apply for full restoration. Having successfully completed the probationary period, he was granted full restoration of driving privileges one year later.

Restricted license for 4th Offense Drunk Driver who had been without driving privileges for 16 years.

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:39:15 +0000

Two of the convictions occurred in North Carolina and Georgia, respectfully. His license was revoked for a period of five years but he continued to drive and received multiple citations and additional revocations. When he because eligible to apply for a restricted license, he had been without driving privileges for a period of sixteen years. He retained KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C. to assist him with an appeal to the Secretary of State(DAAD). On his first try with the advice and assistance of KELLY LAW OFFICES, P.C. he was granted a restricted license with the right to return in one year to apply for full restoration. He is presently driving on the restricted license.

Kelly Law Offices Negotiates $100,000 for Client Injured in Roll Over Accident

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:30:56 +0000

Kelly Law Offices negotiated a $100,000.00 settlement for a 39 year old women who sustained a closed head injury, a right foot drop, and a urinary tract obstruction commonly known as a cauda equinas syndrome in a roll over crash.

The client was a passenger in the vehicle traveling East on 10 Mile Road near it’s intersection with Myer’s Lake Road. The Defendant traveling West was pulling a small trailer that was improperly hitched. As the vehicles approached each other the trailer broke loose, crashed into the vehicle the client was a passenger in, instantly killing the driver and subsequently causing the vehicle to roll over several times.

The Defendant motorist was insured with policy limits of $100,000.00 which were paid by his insurance company. The client was unemployed, but all of her medical bills and rehabilitation expenses were paid by her no-fault carrier. The settlement represented recovery for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.

Client Gains $100,000 for Injuries Sustained in Head-On Collision

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:28:55 +0000

Kelly Law Offices, P.C. negotiated a $100,000.00 settlement for a 42 year old woman who sustained wrist, leg, and internal injuries in a head on collision. The Client was proceeding East on 28th Street in morning rush hour traffic. The Defendant motorist was traveling West and crossed into the client’s lane causing a head on collision. The Defendant motorist was insured with policy limits of $100,000.00, which were paid for by his insurance company. All of the client’s lost wages, medical bills and rehabilitation expenses were paid by her no-fault carrier. The settlement represented recovery for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.

Client Obtains $60,000 by Having Prior Back Injury Reaggravated in Collision

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:27:30 +0000

Kelly Law offices, P.C. negotiated a $60,000.00 settlement for a 43 year old woman who sustained the aggravation of a preexisting back condition in a low impact collision. The client was traveling on I-94 in the Chicago area, when she was caught in a bumper to bumper traffic jam. She received a minor bump from the vehicle behind her. Due to the minimal damage both vehicles left the scene without reporting the incident to the Chicago Police Department.

The client had suffered prior back problems, but she had been symptom free for years. However the impact caused the symptoms to reappear requiring physical therapy and pain killing medication. The client was unemployed but all of her medical bills were paid for by her no-fault carrier. The settlement represented recovery for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.

$60,000 Settlement Obtained for Pedestrian

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:26:23 +0000

Kelly Law Offices, P.C. obtained a $60,000 settlement for a 79-year-old woman who sustained a fractured pelvis when struck on a cross walk while riding a motorized scooter.

The woman was crossing an intersection in Ottawa County, Michigan on her motorized scooter when she was struck by a motorist. Plaintiff sustained a fractured pelvis, which required 6 weeks of nursing care and therapy. When fully recovered, she was able to return to her residence and no longer needs therapy or attendant care.

Defendant was insured with policy limits of $50,000 and offered to settle for $45,000 before suit was filed, in addition to payment of Plaintiff’s medical expenses in the amount of $15,000.

Kelly Law Offices, P.C. Obtains Confidential Settlement for Estate of 14-Year-Old Suicide Victim

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:25:04 +0000

Kelly Law Offices, P.C. successfully negotiated a confidential settlement for the estate of a 14-year-old suicide victim The victim’s death resulted from the youth hanging herself in a shower stall after asking permission to use the restroom of a residential home for troubled teens, where the youth was then seeking treatment. The estate claimed that the facility was negligent for failing to properly supervise the troubled youth and for maintaining an unsafe premises, since it did not use breakaway bars in the showers to prevent such hangings.

The Defendant denied liability, but agreed to a facilitative mediation, which resulted in the confidential settlement.

Michael F. Kelly to speak at ICLE 2009 Drunk Driving Update Seminar

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:23:52 +0000

Michael F. Kelly has again been invited to participate in the Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s (ICLE) 2009 Drunk Driving Update Seminar.

Michael F. Kelly has been a faculty member for ICLE for the past 10 years. He has lectured on pretrial motions and demonstrated techniques on how to cross-examine an arresting officer and breathalyzer operator. This year, he will lecture and demonstrate the proper techniques to cross-examine a forensics scientist from the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.

The program is presented in Grand Rapids and Plymouth, Michigan where it will be broadcast throughout the state via live webcast. Dates and times – TBA

For more information on ICLE and Michael F. Kelly’s participation with the organization, click here.

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