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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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Children are Hurt in Bathtub Accidents
Each year, 43,600 children are injured in slips, trips, and falls in home bathtubs and showers. That means almost 120 children are injured at home each day in slip and fall accidents.
According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the largest number of bathtub injuries involved children 2 years of age. In fact, children under age 4 accounted for 54.3% of the injuries.
Experts agree that even if parents are hyper-vigilant in watching their children while they are in the bathtub or shower, child drowning accidents will still occur.
Manufacturers of bathtubs could make bathtubs safer by using non-slip surfaces and sides with grip bars. In fact the AAP study states, "The incidence of these injuries may be decreased by increasing the coefficient of friction of bathtub and shower surfaces."
Dr. David L. Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, finds it alarming that there is such a high number of children injured severely enough in bathtub accidents to go to the emergency room. "Manufacturers need to go back and look at the current standard for slip resistance and strengthen that criteria," he said on Medicine.net.
Browse our library for more information about bathtub accidents.
If your child has been injured in a bathtub accident in Massachusetts, you will want to consult with an experienced Andover personal injury attorney to discuss the particulars of your case. For over 30 years The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child's injuries. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.
Question: If the insurance company has to choose between settling your child's case in HIS or HER favor or THEIR favor, which do you think they will choose?
When your child is injured or killed in a tragic accident in Massachusetts, you are forced into an unthinkable position -- pursuing a claim on behalf of your injured child. The Kiley Law Group will take time to learn about your child's injuries, help you determine liability, and get your child the compensation he or she deserves for their personal injuries or death.
Protect your child's rights and take advantage of our limited time offer -- place an order for Tom Kiley's book today, Dealing with a Nightmare: The Essential Steps to Take if Your Child Suffers a Serious Injury, and receive your copy for FREE! This guide lays out your legal options in plain, easy-to-understand language, and reveals insider information the insurance companies don't want you to know.
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My children participate in many organized sports both through local programs and through their school. I signed a waiver of liability, but if my child was hurt while playing because of negligence, can a file a lawsuit against the league/school?
My neighbor forgot to put his car in park on his property and it rolled onto the sidewalk running over my toddler causing severe injuries including broken bones. Can I file a lawsuit against his homeowner's insurance policy?
The baby sitter left our toddler alone in the bathtub as it was filling up with water to grab some toys. When she returned our child had drowned. We know she didn't mean for anything to happen, but we still want to take legal action against her for the wrongful death of our child. What are our rights in Massachusetts?
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