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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

8/19/2009
Allison G
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Couple Rescued After Boat Accident Near Race Point

August 19, 2009 - Provincetown - A couple from Marshfield was rescued by a passing vessel after their 23-foot SeaCraft capsized 10 miles northwest of Race Point on Monday.

According to reports, 23-year-old Charlie Maclean and 20-year-old Claire DeLarbe were attempting to hoist some tuna into their boat when the vehicle capsized, leaving the couple stranded in open water for 2 hours without life jackets. They were eventually spotted by another boat, the Miracle II, and pulled to safety.

Fortunately the couple is fine and no other boats or people were involved in the boating accident; however, the accident does underscore the need for boaters to wear life jackets and follow proper boat safety protocol at all times.

Learn more about the laws of boating and how to prevent boating accidents.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a boating accident by a negligent operator you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability. 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, a law firm 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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Night Lights for Boat Safety

Boating with friends requires safety vigilance along with hospitality, in order to avoid accidents and lawsuits. Nighttime at sea demands extra attention to safety and compliance with state and local regulations. Most areas call for boats underway or anchored on open water to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise.

An evening on the water with friends can be peaceful or lively enough to cause boat operators to forget to turn on their running lights. This can have dire consequences, as in a Roanoke County, Virginia, fatal rear-end collision, which was allegedly contributed to a lack of stern lights. Lights at night can help prevent death and injury at sea.

If you have been injured in a boating accident due to someone else's negligence, contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Our firm will evaluate your case for FREE.

Browse our library to learn more about boating accidents.

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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.

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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.

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