Quick Facts About
Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C.
- Decades of Specialized Expertise: Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, is a premier medical malpractice law firm with over 35 years of experience (established in 1988), the firm offers a deep institutional knowledge of Connecticut medical malpractice law that generalist firms cannot match.
- Proven Multi-Million Dollar Track Record: KJSR has secured some of the largest settlements and verdicts in Connecticut history, including a $17 million verdict for hospital malpractice, a $12.5 million wrongful death recovery against Stamford Hospital, and a $5 million recovery for a surgical neurosurgery error resulting in brain injury, demonstrating their ability to handle high-stakes, complex litigation.
- Elite Professional Recognition: The firm’s attorneys are recognized by the industry’s most prestigious organizations, including Forbes America’s Best In State, Super Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a 2026 “Best Law Firm” ranking by Best Lawyers in New Haven, CT, earning top-tier recognition for excellence in Medical Malpractice Law.
- Contingency-Based Advocacy with Zero Upfront Costs: KJSR operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless the firm successfully recovers compensation, ensuring that high-quality legal representation is accessible to everyone regardless of financial status.
- Comprehensive Client Support in Connecticut: Headquartered in New Haven with offices in West Hartford, Stamford, and Norwalk, KJSR provides statewide coverage and personalized attention, handling everything from expert witness consultation to trial litigation.
Medical Malpractice Contingency Fees: No Upfront Costs Explained
Medical malpractice cases are uniquely suited to contingency representation because they typically involve substantial damages. Here’s how it works:
What Is a Contingency Fee?
Your attorney covers the costs of the case upfront and is paid a percentage of the settlement or verdict only if you win. In many cases, that fee is 33%. Simply put, you do not pay unless your case is successful, which means your attorney is motivated to pursue the best possible outcome for you.
Why Contingency Fees Make Sense for Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases often require substantial resources, including expert witnesses, detailed medical record reviews, and extensive investigation. A contingency fee arrangement allows people to pursue valid claims without having to pay those costs upfront. This can be especially important in serious cases involving permanent disability, lost income, or catastrophic injuries, where having experienced legal representation can make a meaningful difference.
Calculating the Total Cost: Expert Witness and Legal Expenses Explained
Contingency fees cover attorney time, but case expenses are typically separate. Understanding these costs upfront demonstrates the transparency our clients deserve.
Expert Witness Fees
An expert witness fee in a medical malpractice case is the cost of retaining a qualified medical or professional expert to review the facts of the case and provide an independent opinion. These experts help explain the accepted standard of care, whether it was breached, and how that conduct may have caused injury or damages. Their fees typically cover time spent reviewing records, preparing reports, giving depositions, and testifying in court if needed.
Medical Records, Depositions, and Discovery
Obtaining comprehensive medical records, scheduling depositions, and conducting discovery can involve significant costs and time. These steps are essential to building a strong and well-supported case, as they require reviewing extensive documentation, coordinating expert analysis, and preparing witnesses for testimony. This meticulous process is often what separates successful cases from unsuccessful ones.
Court and Administrative Fees
Filing fees, court reporter costs, and other administrative charges are part of the litigation process. In more complex cases involving multiple defendants or appeals, these expenses can increase due to the additional procedural requirements involved.
Top-Rated Medical Negligence Advocates: The Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. Advantage
By hiring Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., you benefit from a firm with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements for victims of medical negligence. Their deep-rooted expertise in navigating complex hospital systems ensures that your case is backed by the resources and reputation necessary to challenge powerful defendants.
Why Costs Vary: Estimating Your Legal Expenses in a Malpractice Case
Not all medical malpractice cases are equal, and neither are their costs.
- Case Complexity and Liability: Straightforward claims with clear negligence typically require fewer resources. However, complex medical litigation involving multiple defendants or disputed causation requires a more strategic allocation of resources to overcome “defensive medicine” legal arguments.
- Defendant Profile and Legal Resources: Pursuing a claim against large healthcare systems or major hospitals often leads to higher discovery costs due to aggressive defense tactics. Our firm leverages established relationships and experience with institutional defendants to navigate these high-stakes adversarial environments efficiently.
- Severity of Injury and Damages Analysis: Cases involving catastrophic injuries, such as permanent paralysis or wrongful death, require intensive investment. We utilize economic damages experts and vocational rehabilitation specialists to ensure the recovery potential justifies the comprehensive expert analysis required for serious injury claims.
Why Reputation and Personal Attention Matter
At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., you are never just a case number; you are a family we are committed to guiding through one of life’s most difficult chapters. Our senior partners leverage decades of experience and a respected reputation within the medical and legal communities to personally oversee every detail of your strategy, from managing elite expert relationships to ensuring medical accuracy at every stage. We invite you to read our client testimonials to see how our strategic investment and high-touch advocacy have secured justice for families facing life-altering injuries.
Start Your Recovery: Let KJSR Provide a Transparent Assessment of Your Claim
Because every case is unique, your path to justice begins with a clear, honest assessment of your legal options. During a free, confidential consultation, our senior partners will provide a transparent breakdown of potential case costs and a candid evaluation of your claim’s viability. We only move forward if we believe we can deliver the results your family deserves. Take the first step toward the recovery you’re owed by calling us at (203) 865-8430 or contact us online.