The Kindley Firm, APC

Because it is a boutique practice, the firm is selective about the cases it accepts. This allows each client and case to receive a high level of personal attention, care, and thorough preparation.

Our approach and values

• Client-focused: The firm is dedicated to the wellbeing of its clients and their families, helping them navigate a stressful and uncertain time after a serious injury or loss.
• Making you whole again: A core goal in every case is to obtain justice and compensation that helps make clients as whole as possible after an injury, including medical costs, lost income, and the impact on quality of life.
• Clear communication: The firm prioritizes keeping clients informed. Attorneys explain the legal process, available options, and likely outcomes in straightforward language—not legal jargon.
• Selective caseload: By limiting the number of cases handled at any one time, the firm is able to devote significant time, resources, and attention to each matter.
• Standing up to insurers and large entities: The firm only represents injured people and their families and is experienced in dealing with insurance companies, care facilities, and other defendants who may try to limit or avoid responsibility.

Notable results and recognition

The firm highlights a number of significant results and honors, including:

• Case results (examples):
• $17.55 million – trucking accident / brain injury
• $7.20 million – products liability (vehicle component) / brain injury
• $6.5 million – construction accident / premises liability
• $4.5 million – nursing home abuse / wrongful death
• Recognitions:
• Inclusion on the Super Lawyers list
• Avvo 10/10 rating
• Named among the "10 Best" California elder law attorneys (American Institute of Legal Counsel, Elder Law Division, Attorney-Client Satisfaction, 2018)
• Recognized for one of the top 10 settlements in all practice areas in California (2017) by TopVerdict.com

These examples are illustrations of past results and honors and do not guarantee the outcome of any future case.

Our attorneys

George R. Kindley, Esquire

• Founding partner of The Kindley Firm, APC.
• Trial attorney with extensive experience in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• Handles matters including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, product liability, nursing home neglect, elder abuse, violations of patient rights, and other serious injury cases.
• Has dedicated a significant portion of his practice to representing elderly and dependent adults in care facilities across California and to working for improvements in the care they receive.

Gregory M. McCarty, Esquire

• Attorney with The Kindley Firm, APC.
• Practice areas include personal injury and elder abuse litigation.
• Holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in history from San Diego State University and a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law.

For more detailed attorney biographies, clients can review the attorney pages on the firm's website or contact the firm directly.

• The firm represents elderly and dependent adults and their families in cases involving abuse, neglect, and violations of patient rights in nursing homes and other care facilities.
• Attorney George R. Kindley has dedicated nearly half of his practice to fighting for the rights of elderly and dependent adults in these settings.
• The firm's work includes seeking to improve the quality of care provided in facilities, redressing wrongs committed by care providers, and pursuing changes in companywide policies where appropriate.

Types of elder and nursing home cases

Examples of problems that may lead to a potential case include:

• Physical abuse – Unnecessary or excessive force, improper restraints, or other physical mistreatment.
• Emotional or psychological abuse – Intimidation, threats, humiliation, or other conduct that harms a resident's emotional wellbeing.
• Sexual abuse – Any form of non-consensual sexual contact or exploitation.
• Neglect – Failure to provide adequate care, supervision, nutrition, hydration, hygiene, or medical attention.
• Pressure sores and preventable injuries – Bedsores, falls, or other injuries that may be associated with poor care or inadequate supervision.
• Financial exploitation or abuse – Misuse or theft of a resident's funds or property.
• Violations of patient rights – Conduct that disregards the legal rights of residents in care facilities.

Who the firm represents

• The firm represents injured residents themselves, when they are able to pursue a claim.
• The firm also works with family members of elderly or dependent adults, including in serious injury and wrongful death cases.

Purpose of these cases

In elder abuse and nursing home neglect matters, the firm seeks:

• Compensation that helps make the injured person or their family as whole as possible under the law.
• Accountability for care facilities and companies responsible for abuse, neglect, or rights violations.
• Improvements in facility practices and policies where litigation prompts broader changes.

Anyone who believes an elderly or dependent adult has been harmed in a care facility can contact the firm to request an evaluation of the situation and to ask what options may be available.

The Kindley Firm, APC focuses on representing injured individuals and their families in a wide range of personal injury and accident cases. Examples of matters the firm handles include:

Motor vehicle and transportation accidents

• Car accidents – Claims involving negligent drivers, uninsured or underinsured motorists, and serious injuries from collisions.
• Truck accidents – Cases involving commercial trucking companies and independent truckers, including complex crashes causing severe or catastrophic injuries.
• Motorcycle accidents – Representation for riders injured due to negligent drivers or unsafe road conditions.
• Bike accidents – Claims involving cyclists injured by motor vehicles or dangerous road conditions.
• Pedestrian accidents – Injuries to pedestrians struck by vehicles or injured in traffic-related incidents.

Premises and construction-related incidents

• Construction accidents – Serious injuries that occur on or around construction sites. The firm can evaluate whether an injured person may have a personal injury claim in addition to any workers compensation benefits.
• Premises liability – Injuries caused by dangerous property conditions, which can include slip-and-fall incidents and other hazards on another party's property.

Nursing home, elder, and dependent adult cases

• Nursing home abuse and neglect – Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect of residents in nursing homes and care facilities.
• Elder abuse – Cases involving the abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults, including violations of patient rights in care settings.

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death

• Traumatic brain injuries – Serious head and brain injuries that can permanently affect a person's life and future.
• Catastrophic injuries – Severe injuries, such as spinal cord damage or other life-altering harm.
• Wrongful death – Claims brought by surviving family members when a loved one dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct.

Product-related injuries

• Product liability – Injuries caused by defective products, including defective vehicle components and other dangerous products.

This list summarizes common types of cases the firm handles and is not exhaustive. Individuals who have been injured or lost a loved one in circumstances not listed here can contact the firm to ask whether their situation is one the firm can review.

El Bufete de Abogados de Kindley, APC ofrece información y asistencia a clientes de habla hispana que han sufrido lesiones personales en San Diego y otras partes de California.

Casos de lesiones que el despacho puede revisar

Según la información publicada en el sitio web en español, el despacho puede ayudar en una variedad de situaciones, entre ellas:

• Choques de vehículos – Accidentes de carro u otros vehículos cuando otra persona fue responsable.
• Abuso en asilos y centros de cuidado – Casos en los que una persona mayor o un ser querido sufre negligencia o abuso en un asilo u otra instalación de cuidado.
• Accidentes en áreas de construcción – Lesiones causadas por maquinaria, materiales peligrosos o condiciones inseguras en zonas de construcción.
• Heridas catastróficas – Lesiones graves como heridas cerebrales traumáticas o lesiones de la médula espinal que pueden tener efectos permanentes.

Esta lista resume ejemplos de asuntos que el despacho describe; si su situación no aparece aquí, puede comunicarse con la oficina para preguntar si el bufete puede revisar su caso.

Plazos para presentar una demanda

El contenido del sitio web en español explica que, en muchos casos de lesiones personales en California, existe un plazo general de 2 años para presentar una demanda. Perder este plazo puede significar que el caso sea desestimado.

Los plazos exactos pueden variar según el tipo de caso y otros factores. Para obtener orientación sobre su situación específica, debe hablar directamente con un abogado del despacho.

Cómo comunicarse con el despacho

Las personas de habla hispana pueden:

• Llamar a la oficina al 619-550-1313, o
• Usar el formulario de contacto en el sitio web para enviar su información y una breve descripción de su caso.

Durante el contacto inicial, puede hacer preguntas sobre su posible caso de lesiones, el proceso legal y los próximos pasos para solicitar ayuda legal.

Prospective clients can call the office to speak with the firm about a potential case.

Free initial case review

The firm invites injured individuals and their families to request an initial review of their case. Information highlighted on the website includes:

• Free consultation – An initial consultation or case review is offered at no charge.
• No fees unless we win – The firm states that there are no attorney's fees unless the firm recovers compensation.
• No obligation beyond the case review – Prospective clients are not obligated to continue beyond the initial review.

How to get started

People who wish to contact the firm can:

• Call 619-550-1313 to speak with the firm about their situation, or
• Use the contact form on the firm's website to submit their name, email, phone number, and a brief description of their case for review.

For specific questions about a potential claim, scheduling, or what to bring to a consultation, individuals should contact the firm directly using the phone number or online form above.

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