In a personal injury matter arising from a motor vehicle incident on Interstate 95 near Kittery, Maine, an elementary school child was injured while traveling as a passenger on a school bus. Following negotiations with municipal representatives and insurers, a settlement in the amount of $125,000 was reached with the Town of Kittery to resolve the claim.
The legal representation in this matter was provided by Clark & Howell, LLC, a York, Maine-based personal injury law firm that handles bus accident and child injury cases, among other civil litigation and personal injury matters. Clark & Howell’s practice includes aiding clients who have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence, guiding them through applicable statutory frameworks, and pursuing compensation for economic and non-economic losses.
Under Maine personal injury law, an injured party may recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses when another’s negligent conduct breaches a duty of care owed to the plaintiff. In cases involving municipal entities, specific procedural requirements apply, including the filing of a notice of claim and compliance with statutory notice periods before a lawsuit can proceed. Clark & Howell’s attorneys assist clients in navigating these requirements and negotiating with municipal insurers.
In this settlement, the firm’s involvement would have included investigation of the accident, assessment of the child’s injuries and damages, engagement with the Town of Kittery’s liability carrier, and negotiation to achieve a resolution without protracted litigation. The agreed settlement of $125,000 reflects financial compensation to the family for the injuries sustained, subject to applicable legal standards governing personal injury claims in Maine.
Clark & Howell continues to represent individuals in personal injury and bus accident claims, leveraging knowledge of procedural and substantive law to pursue client-centered outcomes.
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