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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
Elder Abuse: When Should You Report It?
If you suspect that a friend or loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, what should you do about it?
Should you call the police? Talk to the staff? Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer? Any or all of these actions may be the answer. However, elderly residents do experience an increased incidence of bodily injury and misplacement of property simply due to their age or the state of their health.
Get tips on how to tell when a report of elder abuse or neglect is warranted.
Signs of Possible Nursing Home Abuse
When a resident suffers repeat injuries or relates a report of questionable care, assess the physical and mental signs first. These range from common bedsores to withdrawal to missing property.
For a complete description of the warning signs of nursing home abuse, check out this fact sheet from the National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. (If you're planning ahead, see also their publication entitled, "Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There.")
Complaints of neglect may be legitimate or may be the product of a resident's displeasure at his or her lack of control over life choices. Visiting often and asking the same questions regularly will help you to make the call.
If you notice a sudden change in your loved one's behavior, consulting a professional is a good idea. A doctor can determine if a health issue is the direct cause. A nursing home abuse attorney can give you further direction.
Verified theft or witnessed physical assault may be a matter for police referral. Talking with care center staff is always a practical first step. Management has a stake, and a legal obligation, in preventing harm. If your concerns are not taken seriously, you should definitely consult an attorney to investigate the matter for you.
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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