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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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Nursing Home
Common Nursing Home Injuries: What You Need to Know About Elder Care
If you're thinking about choosing a nursing home for an aging friend or family member, education is your best tool against abuse. Emotions run high regarding the care of a loved one. News reports about the benefits and concerns of nursing home environments often conflict
Learn which injuries are most common and when claims of negligence may apply. These matters are just as important as a facility's staff/patient ratio, location and price.
Natural Effects of Aging, or Elder Abuse?
There are real dangers facing seniors in care centers. These may, however, be part of the everyday consequences of aging and long-term health issues, compared to when individuals were younger.
For instance, slipping and falling more often may be traced to:
- Poor muscle tone brought on by a sedentary lifestyle
- Slower reflex action, which diminishes over the years
- Light-headedness in response to medication
- Wet or slick floors that might cause falls in any age group
- Poor grounds maintenance
- Inadequate lighting
- Obstructed walkways
Some of these causes are the "fault" of age or the patient's health condition. Some may indicate nursing home negligence. Odds are, accidents will happen to everyone. Injuries such as bone fractures, bed sores, and trauma induced during wandering are the most common results. It helps to be aware of these perpetual risks when admitting a loved one to an elder care facility.
Check out the statistics at the Center for Disease Control to give you an idea of how often others find it necessary to call a nursing home abuse attorney. Having realistic expectations makes selecting a residential care center for your loved one easier.
The personal injury attorneys at The Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:
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Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
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Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
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Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
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Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
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Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy
We Serve Clients Across the State of Massachusetts & Salem, New Hampshire
The firm's headquarters are in Andover, MA and serves the following cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Danvers, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Middleton, Reading, and Salem, MA and Salem, New Hampshire.
Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.
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