Unlike Many Other Firms In Louisville,
KY– I Focus on Being a Personal Injury Lawyer, Period.
That way . . .I can spend all my time making sure you get the maximum care and financial compensation you deserve.
Call (502) 364-2500 to speak with me directly about your case — there's no obligation, just answers and support.
Injuries and accidents are an unfortunate fact of life, and can happen to anyone at anytime. A personal injurycan severely impact your life, leaving you with expensive medical bills and lost wages.
At the Byrnes law firm, we will listen to you and take a personal interest in your case to ensure that you receive the compensation and support you need to put your life back together after an injury. If you need a personal injury attorney in Louisville, Kentucky, John represents clients in a wide range of injury cases Here are some various types of injury and accidents.
The first step to a successful personal injury lawsuit is to prove negligence on the part of the defendant. The next step is to prove that negligence led to the injuries suffered by the plaintiff. After those two requirements have been met, the final step is the determination of damages.Damages are a monetary award provided as compensation for lost wages, property damage, medical bills, etc. There are two types of damages that can be awarded in a successful personal injury lawsuit:
Compensatory and Punitive. You’ve likely heard these terms before in a movie or on television.
Compensatory damages are always sought by the injured party. This is the most common type of financial award. This type of award is intended to ‘compensate’ the plaintiff. It is awarded to compensate for the injuries and any other additional losses. It is intended to bring the plaintiff back to his or her to the same financial state experienced before the injury. Compensatory damages are sometimes referred to as ‘actual damages’.
A few concrete examples include:
Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages. This type of damage award is intended to punish the defendant in more serious cases. Punitive damages are not always awarded. It’s a tool to help ensure a similar occurrence doesn’t happen again in the future. Punitive damages are more commonly awarded against large corporations where multiple people have been harmed or against repeat offenders, such as drunk drivers with multiple arrests. It’s not enough for the defendant to be negligent; there must be an intentional lack of regard for the health and safety of other people. Proving this level of fault can be very challenging and requires experience and a high level of expertise.
Although John Byrnes focuses on personal injury law he also handles legal matters in the following practice areas: Maritime Personal Injury, Construction Accidents, Dui Accidents, Construction Defects, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI defense, Traffic Violations, Entertainment Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Health Care, Nursing Home Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Life and Health Insurance, Trademarks, Investments, Sexual Harassment, Sports Law, Wrongful Termination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Securities Fraud, Toxic Torts, and many other types of injury cases.
Definitely recommend this law firm to anyone looking for legal advice and help. Mr.John Byrnes is a very attentive person and a thoughtful listener. The staff are very welcoming and always assisted me with answers.
i have had my fair share of lawyers but john is THE BEST lawyer i have ever had. he is experienced, devoted, hard working, always on point and above all displays a high level of moral turpitude. i can't thank you enough john for all your hard work!
I was hit in a car wreck August 2010. I was young and worked a lot. Someone ran a red light and I crashed into them. I had severe whiplash and wasn't able to work for six weeks. Someone living pay check to pay check this was devastating. John Brynes was able to help me get straightened out and back to feeling well and back to work. I give him five stars and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks so much for all your hard work and help. I'm grateful.
He started out as Mr. Byrnes in 2001 while I was a bartender in college, but has long since became John. It was not that he got us a lot of money, but he utilized his knowledge, skills & abilities to show that he really cared about my family. He has a wonderful wife (Courtney), 2 amazing children (Collin & Caroline) and a staff that is SIMPLY THE BEST!
John is an excellent attorney and I've referred him many cases over the years for that reason. I've never heard negative feedback from a client of his and I know his staff to be compassionate and helpful. They were there when I needed them and John has been there for all the people I've sent his way. It's not always about money. With John I know it's about the principle of making things right or getting as close as possible. I highly recommend Mr. Byrnes and not because he's a friend; he's just simply who you need should you find yourself injured and needing help.
I’m very grateful for the help I always receive from the lawyers John Byrnes and Sandra Rodriguez . Since 2 years ago I have needed their services and as always the service exceeds my expectations. At any time I need them they are always available to help quickly and a high level of professionalism. I definitely recommend him and his team…
The entire staff is outstanding. They are always there to help. Mr Byrnes handled my case and he worked so hard to get me the best settlement he could. I was very happy with the outcome. He will forever be my lawyer and I would refer anyone to him.
