Kelly & West Attorneys
With rear-end collisions being the most common car accident, you are probably familiar with them or may have even experienced one. Rear-end collisions occur when a vehicle crashes into another car directly in front of it. These accidents are generally the fault of the last vehicle in the collision. Most law enforcement officers will cite […]
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To succeed in a personal injury action, a plaintiff must prove two things by a “preponderance of the evidence” – that they are more likely than not. Of course, the plaintiff must first prove that the defendant is legally responsible (“liable”) for their injuries. That proof is often based on evidence that the defendant’s failure […]
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Serious injuries are likely to come without warning. If you or someone you know is injured due to the fault of someone else, you might feel confused about how to proceed with a case and how to get prepared. After getting immediate medical help, your next step should be speaking with an experienced Personal Injury Attorney. During that first meeting with an attorney, you probably have questions of your own. But here are seven that should be on your list.
Read moreThe primary purpose of every personal injury case is to allow a plaintiff who proves that they were injured by the wrongful acts of a defendant to recover money, known as “compensatory damages,” from the defendant. Compensatory damages are intended to restore the plaintiff to the position they would have occupied if not for the […]
Read moreAs the holidays are around the corner, we want to share some essential facts to help keep you safe during the holiday season. Did you know Thanksgiving is considered the most dangerous holiday? That’s due mainly to the number of cars on the road. Yet, some understated injuries can happen during Thanksgiving, such as burns, […]
Read moreA North Carolina homeowner association (“HOA”) is an organization (most are non-profit corporations) that oversees the management of, and makes and enforces rules applicable to home ownership in, a planned residential community. Purchasers of homes in a North Carolina HOA community automatically become “members” of the HOA; there is no “opting out”. And as members […]
Read moreWorkers’ compensation is a form of no-fault insurance employers provides to their employees. This coverage provides wage replacement and medical benefits to an employee who is injured or becomes disabled due to employment in substitution for the employee’s right to sue the employer for negligence. Here are some terms you should know if you are […]
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If you are injured in an accident caused by another person’s failure to use reasonable care (“negligence”) you may have to file a lawsuit. In your lawsuit (a “personal injury action”) you will seek to recover an amount of money (“damages”) to compensate you for your medical bills, loss of income during any period you […]
Read morePartners Reggie Kelly and Thomas West Started Family Company in 1982 LILLINGTON, N.C. — When Thomas West and Reggie Kelly opened their law firm doors in October 1982, they conducted most of their business in person, by phone, and by mail. Forty years later, not much has changed — at least in the company’s attitudes. […]
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What is a statute of limitations? Learn more about the laws determining the length of time during which a lawsuit may be brought forward.
Read more“Reggie Kelly is a fantastic attorney with fantastic paralegals. My wife and I have been using him and his firm since 1983 when we first purchased property in Harnett County 37 years ago. He offers excellent legal advice and guidance. He never gets in a hurry to get us out the door because of his next appointment. He always takes the time needed to check out all of the issues that might come up. Reggie Kelly is a proud American and he loves our country and he wants everyone to do well. Reggie Kelly is an even finer person than he is a fantastic attorney and we are very fortunate to also be able to call him and his wife Cheryl our friends. We give him a 10 STAR Review!”
