Obtaining a fair settlement from insurance companies can be challenging. Doing so, while managing medical bills and trying to focus on recovery, can seem downright impossible. That is the reason many insurance companies offer quick settlements to unrepresented injured parties. Those settlements often do not fully compensate the injured party. Fortunately, you do not have […]
Kalil & LaCount Does Personal Injury Better
At Kalil & LaCount, we first and foremost care about your wellbeing. Our aspiration for an injured client is that they are made whole, both medically and financially. With that objective in mind, we approach every personal injury case with the mindset that the client must be treated for their injuries and reach a “medical […]
Season’s Greetings and Slip and Falls
Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year from everyone at Kalil & LaCount. As winter approaches in New England it means the holiday season is in full swing, however, it also means snow, ice, and other hazards. At this time of year shops, businesses, and other establishments should exercise additional caution to prevent injuries to […]
Identifying Negligence
Injuries occur every day. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Most personal injuries are based on negligence—the failure to exercise due care. Negligence has four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Duty: While there are heightened duties in certain relationships, such as common carriers with passengers, the general standard for duty […]
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
While each case is unique, most personal injury cases follow a similar track. Below is an example of a recent case involving a motor vehicle accident: Facts As Paul’s vehicle traveled through an intersection, Danielle failed to yield at a stop sign and broadsided Paul’s car. Danielle received a ticket for failing to keep her […]
You Deserve to be Made Whole After Suffering Personal Injuries
If you suffer injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to receive compensation for your damages. Often, people think of automobile accidents and slip and falls when considering if they are entitled to compensation for their injuries; however, personal injuries can be suffered as a result of negligence related to improper product design, […]