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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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Child Injury & Abuse
Children Often Victims of Dog Attacks
Dogs are supposed to be man’s best friend, but often the relationship with a canine proves to be harmful. Every year, millions of people are bitten by dogs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five of those who are bitten by dogs require medical attention for their dog bite injuries. The latest statistic shows that in 2006, over 31,000 dog bite victims underwent reconstructive surgery.
Children are most often the victims of vicious dog attacks. The rate of dog bite injuries is the greatest among the age group, 5 to 9 years. Research has shown that children are also more likely to require medical attention for dog bites than adults.
Many children do not know the warning signs that a dog gives before it bites and therefore they are not prepared to prevent an attack. Certain dangerous dog breeds are considered to be more prone to attack, but any canine has the potential to inflict serious injuries on a child, even the family dog. Dogs bite when they are afraid, territorial, sick or aggressive by nature, among other reasons.
In some circumstances, the dog’s owner can be held responsible for a child’s injury. If your child has been attacked by a dog, you should contact a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer immediately. Contact Kiley Law Group, LLP at 978-474-8670 or 800-410-2769 for a free legal consultation.
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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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