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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

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Vehicle Accidents

5/17/2010
Marija Atanasova
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Two 23-Year-Old Massachusetts Women Die in a Boating Accident

Two Massachusetts women (out of the five people on the boat, all in their 20s) were killed in a 2 am boating accident on Narragansett Bay on Sunday.

Labels: boating accidents boating deaths Boating under the influence

7/22/2009
Allison G
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Salem Woman Charged with BUI

July 22, 2009 - Salem - 41-year-old Caroline Driscoll was released on $1,000 bond after pleading not guilty to charges of boating under the influence of alcohol and unsafe boating.

According to reports, Driscoll was operating a 24-foot boat in Salem Harbor when she lost control, causing Driscoll and her passenger fall overboard before the boat launched out of the water and into a group of trees in the backyard of home 100 feet from the water.

Police and local prosecutors are still waiting for the results of Driscoll's blood test.

Learn more about the dangers of boating while intoxicated.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

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5/29/2009
Kaleb G
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Prevent Boating Accidents: Make Sure Passengers Are Seated

The laws governing passengers on watercrafts are excellent tools for preventing boating accidents, and lawsuits as well. While regulations vary according to local area, nearly every state has seating restrictions for boats. Passengers are prohibited from occupying the bow or gunwales without a safety guardrail in place (many boats don't have them.)

To further reduce potential risks and liability, boat operators can ask passengers to use available seating. If the boat is small, distributing weight evenly and explaining how to maintain a low center of gravity are important. These steps can prevent capsizing, swamping, overboard spills, and slips-and-falls.

Visit our library for more information on boating accidents.

If you have been injured in a boating accident due to someone else's negligence, contact an experienced personal injury attorney. In this critical time you need a legal team that will fight for the compensation you deserve!

Labels: boating accidents lawsuits liability personal injury attorney watercraft

5/29/2009
Kaleb G
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The Float Plan

Boating accidents happen all the time, causing serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Boats can go missing and no one is the wiser. Searches fail because no one knows where to look.

An under-used tool, the Float Plan, can be a great boating safety device.

The American Boating Association defines a Float Plan as a safety document, "It contains the who, what, where, when and how of your outing or trip. Simply fill out the form before heading out on the water, print it, and leave it with a person who can be depended upon to notify the local police, sheriff, Coast Guard station or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled."

For more information on boating safety, read our article on Boating: Making it Safer.

Labels: boating accidents boating safety boating safety device Float plan safety document

5/29/2009
Kaleb G
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US Coast Guard Initiative – Boat Safely

The United States Coast Guard has a boating safety initiative. Since many boating accidents are preventable, the Coast Guard reminds everyone to "Boat Responsibly!"

Some of the key components of the campaign remind boaters to:

Get a free vessel safety check from the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Wear a life vest or jacket
Don't drink and boat
Take a boating safety course

The slogan for their initiative, "Boat Responsibly" can be found on all of their printed materials as well as all over their website.

The initiative reminds boaters that ultimately they are responsible for the safety of themselves and their passengers. Additionally, boaters need to take responsibility for their actions while on the waterways.

For more information about boating safety, read our article Boating: Making it Safer.

Labels: boat responsibly Boat safety boating accidents boating safety boating safety course

5/28/2009
Kaleb G
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Boating Under the Influence is a Deadly

Boating conjures up all kinds of visions: relaxation, swimming, diving, and for many people drinking. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol while boating is both illegal and dangerous. Both the driver of the boat and the passengers should refrain from drinking while boating to ensure the safety of all.

Statistics show that boating under the influence (BUI) is one of the leading causes of boating accidents and can make it 10 times more likely for boaters to be killed in such an accident.

In 2007, there were 391 boating accidents involving alcohol and there were 145 alcohol-related boating deaths.

Visit our library for more information about boating statistics.

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5/28/2009
Kaleb G
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Careless Boating Causes Accidents

The first two contributing factors to boating accidents are operator inattention and careless/reckless operation. These two causes were involved in 1,180 accidents in 2007. Additionally, the inattention and reckless operation resulted in 80 deaths in 2007.

These kinds of accidents were happening at a rate of 23 accidents per week last year, and that is if you say boating occurs year-round.

These boating accidents and deaths are preventable!

The careless and reckless operation of a boat was a primary aspect in 33 of those deaths. Operators need to follow boating laws and drive safely to ensure these fatalities do not continue to happen.

Visit our library for more information on boating laws and boat safety regulations.

Labels: boat safety regulations boating accidents boating accidents and deaths boating laws careless and reckless operation operator inattention

Child Injury & Abuse

7/4/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Preventing childrens boating accidents

More than 70 million people will be enjoying their boats this summer. To make it a safe and fun time, parents should really make sure their children wear a life jacket—the most important safety measure they can take. Nine out of ten people who drown each year were not wearing life jackets, according to the North American Safe Boating Campaign, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In addition to drowning, boating accidents can result in trauma, hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other life-threatening conditions.

In addition to requiring all people on the boat to wear a life jacket, and not having alcohol on board, parents can also take part in a boating education course. Many boating accidents happen because the boat driver does not understand how to operate the boat or operates the boat recklessly or too fast.

An educational boating course can provide operating instructions and boating safety techniques similar to a car education class. The U.S. Coast Guard provides a free service called the Vessel Safety Check where volunteers check the boat's equipment and provide training about boat safety procedures.

Labels: Boat safety boating accidents boating safety boating safety education carbon monoxide poisoning child drowning drowning accidents fatal boating accidents hypothermia life jackets personal flotation devices personal injury water safety

6/25/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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How to protect your child from boating injuries

    Summer is here and families are enjoying taking their boats on the water once again. Boating can be a wonderful experience for families to enjoy together, as long as parents follow certain safety tips to make sure that everyone has a good time in a safe way. One of the most important safety practices parents can institute when taking their families boating is requiring everyone on the boat to wear a life jacket. According to the North American Safe Boating Campaign, nine out of 10 people who drown each year were not wearing life jackets.

    According to the most recent World Health Organization and UNICEF report, World Health Organization and UNICEF World Report on Child Injury Prevention, 2008, drowning ranks 13th as the overall cause of death for children under age 14. And children from the ages of 1-4 are at the highest risk of drowning.

    Another factor contributing to boat accidents is accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Because the boat engine emits carbon monoxide, if there is an equipment problem with the engine, the odorless gas can cause people to pass out or to die. Parents can avoid this problem by making sure the boat always has adequate ventilation, the equipment is working properly, and installing carbon monoxide detectors on the boat.

For more information, go to:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention,

U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (US). Boating Statistics – 2006. 2008. [cited 2008 March 26].

Labels: boating accidents carbon monoxide poisoning children's injuries life jackets personal flotation device U.S. Coast Guard

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

6/16/2009
Erica M
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New Hampshire boating accident claims life

One man died and another was injured after the boat they were fishing from capsized off of Hampton Beach in New Hampshire.

Barry Arnold, a 25-year-old from Plaistow, died and his friend, Christian Frey is recovering from hypothermia after a wave struck their 14-foot boat as they were fishing on Sunday evening around 7p.m. Witnesses on the beach said the men were not wearing life jackets when the wave hit.

The men were reportedly in the water for approximately 45 minutes before fellow boaters, directed by people on the beach, came to Frey's aid. Arnold was later located by a bystander, who dragged him to shore.

Both men were taken to Exeter Hospital.

To read the full story of the boating accident in New Hampshire, click here.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769

Labels: Barry Arnold boating accident in New Hampshire boating accidents Christian Frey Exeter Hospital Hampton Beach

6/9/2009
Allison G
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Massachusetts Boater Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

June 9, 2009 - Portland, Maine - 40-year-old Robert LaPointe, who is currently serving 3 1/2 years in prison, reached a settlement today with the families of Suzanne Groetzinger and Terry Raye in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal drunk boating accident in August 2007.

The two victims, Suzanne Groetzinger and Terry Raye, were killed when LaPointe's 32-foot powerboat drove over their small boat on Long Lake in western Maine.

LaPointe, who is from Massachusetts, was convicted on two counts of "aggravated operating under the influence."

Robert LaPointe, along with his father, George LaPointe, settled the wrongful death lawsuits for an undisclosed amount.

Learn more about the dangers of boating under the influence.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents. The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

Labels: boating accidents Boating under the influence drunk boating accident Robert LaPointe Wrongful death lawsuit

General

6/8/2009
Allison G
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Capsized Canoe Injures Two while Life Jackets Save Children

June 8, 2009 - Hamilton - A canoe capsized on Chebacco Lake over the weekend, sending two men to a Boston hospital with serious injuries. Two small children, ages 6 and 7, were also involved in the boating accident but were wearing life jackets and rescused from the lake without injury.

According to reports, both men were "recovered from below the surface of the water", but it is not known how long they were deprived of oxygen prior to their rescue.

The names of the victims as well their current health status has not been released. The cause for the canoe capsizing is not yet known and the boating accident is still under investigation.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

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Boston personal injury attorneys specializing in representing the seriously injured and their families against corporations, insurance companies, automakers, physicians and careless individuals. Kiley Law Group has an outstanding record of results obtaining for your family the compensation you deserve. Our Boston personal injury lawyers serve Andover as well as the greater Boston area.

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