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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

7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Parents guidelines for children's head injuries

A parents advocacy group called Parents Press, want parents to use guidelines to evaluate children's head injuries and deciding if the injury needs treatment by a doctor or stitches.

This website offers an explanation of a child's brain and how traumatic brain injuries occur. It describes the kinds of injuries children can suffer when hitting their heads, including falls, cuts, and being hit with hard objects. It also offers guidelines for parents in evaluating the seriousness of the head injury, when a child needs a doctor's attention, tests such as CT or MRI, stitches, and danger signals to watch for. It describes what a concussion is and how to treat it.

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7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Antivenom drug helps kids with scorpion stings

A recent article in The New York Times said that a new study proves that an experimental drug may help children recover from scorpion stings.

The drug is called Anascorp and is a scorpion antivenom made in Mexico, but it is not approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine studied young children stung by bark scorpions and found that those given the antivenom recovered within two hours, while children given the placebo suffered from the sting symptoms for four hours or more and required heavy sedation and hospitalization, according to the Times.

Dr. Leslie V. Boyer, director of a venom research institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, and principal investigator of the new study said this antivenom will help the more than 8,000 Arizona residents who are stung by poisonous scorpions each year, according to the Times. The adults usually recover without medical attention, but each year about 200 young children suffer severe symptoms, including having trouble breathing, said the article. Dr. Boyer said this antivenom will especially help those children living in rural areas and small towns where there are no pediatric intensive care facilities, according to the Times.

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7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Parents guidelines for treating children's head injuries

A parents advocacy group called Parents Press, want parents to use guidelines to evaluate children's head injuries and deciding if the injury needs treatment by a doctor or stitches.

For a goose egg or hematoma, parents should apply crushed ice in a washcloth to the lump for five or ten minutes, wait, and repeat until the swelling goes down.

For a cut on the head, parents should stop the blood flow and see if it needs stitches.

They should observe their child's behavior after a blow to the head to see if they are acting normally or are groggy or disoriented.

If the child is not breathing, the parent should apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

If there is major bleeding, they should make a pad of clean cloth and hold it firmly to the wound until the bleeding stops.

If there is an object in the head like a rock or piece of metal, parents should not remove it.

If the child has fallen from a great height, parents should be careful not to move the child in case the neck is injured also.

The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent 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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7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Chicago Bans BPA Plastic Bottles

According to The New York Times, the Chicago City Council passed a ban on bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA) plastic, which will take affect in January 2010.

BPA is a chemical used to harden plastics and is used in many food and liquid containers. The American Chemistry Council has said there is no evidence that the chemical harms children, and the Federal Food and Drug Administration has said it is reviewing new studies and at this time feels there is no harm in using FDA-regulated products with BPA.

However, consumer and environmental groups cite studies that show BPA is harmful and want to see more studies conducted by the FDA. In the meantime, parents can choose to look for products without BPA when purchasing containers for their children.

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7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Traumatic brain injury affects children long term

A recent article in Science Daily quotes two studies that researched the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affecting children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cited traumatic brain injury as the single most common cause of death and disability in children.

In the first study researchers at Ohio State University Case Western Reserve University and hospitals in Columbus and Cleveland studied children with severe, moderate, and mild cases of TBI over a period of several years to determine the long-term effects, according to Science Daily. They found that in some cases although the child seemed to be recovered, the child later displayed behavioral problems. Researchers speculated on why some children seemed to recover more easily than others and think it is due to a combination of factors.

In the second study, conducted at the University of California at Los Angeles, researchers analyzed 28 articles published between 1988 and 2007 to compare severe, moderate, and mild cases and the follow-ups that were done up to two years later. This comparative study found that the worse the injury, the worse the outcome, especially on general intellectual functioning and processing speed. They found that time didn't always heal all the cases and that most of the problems persisted over time. They concluded that severe TBI may disturb children's normal developmental process, according to the article.

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7/12/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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May Center teaches children with brain injuries

Over three million children and youth suffer from brain injuries each year, making it the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults in the U.S. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more people experience traumatic brain injury each year than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries combined. Every 20 seconds, a person in the U.S. sustains a brain injury.

Kiley Law Group can help you determine liability and get you the compensation you deserve for your child's injuries or death - 1-800-410-2769.

The May Center for Education and Neuroehabilitation is a school that specializes in educating children and adolescents ages 5 to 22 with brain injuries. The state of the art facility is located in Brockton, MA, and offers classrooms, on-site residences, a library and computer lab, gym with sports equipment, a medical suite, and rooms equipped for rehabilitative therapy.

The Center has a staff of certified brain injury specialists who use an innovative model that includes a day program and community and residential options with 24-hour care.

For more information, go to: Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, or the National Institute of Health.

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7/9/2009
Advocate for the Injured
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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the Case of a Child Gun Death

It is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child, particularly to something as sudden and tragic as a gun accident. If you have lost a child to a gun death and feel that the death was caused by another party's negligent acts, you may be considering a wrongful death lawsuit.

It is not unusual for a person to feel guilty for pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, mistakenly thinking of it as "profiting" from the death of a loved one. But such lawsuits are beneficial for multiple reasons, including:

They provide a monetary award to victim's families, which can be used to offset medical and funeral costs, or to initiate a memorial fund
They are a means by which to hold a party accountable for negligence, ideally preventing future tragedies

Initiating a wrongful death lawsuit can be a daunting task. Find a helpful guide to taking the first steps in our article outlining the basics of filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

When selecting a child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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 death. 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.

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7/9/2009
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California Teens Planned School Shooting, Had Access to Guns

The case of two California teens who brought guns to their high school and planned - but never executed - a random school shooting, demonstrates a need for gun owners to more carefully monitor the firearms in their home.

The two boys had access to several guns, which were owned by the stepfather of one of the teens. The adult eventually noticed the weapons were missing from a locker and alerted police.

Though a tragedy was averted, several key factors in the case illustrate the importance of gun safety and negligence on the part of the gun owner:

The children were able to access the guns on multiple occasions
The teens brought the weapons to school at least three or four times, endangering the lives of other students and school staff

If your child has been a victim of a gun-related accident, you'll want to ask critical questions when selecting a child injury attorney such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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 death. 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.

Learn more about children and gun accidents.

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7/9/2009
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Gun Safety and Children - A Matter of National Concern

Gun accidents are a significant cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Statistics indicate a profound need for increased gun safety in this country in order to prevent the needless deaths of our most vulnerable citizens.

Statistics about gun deaths and children are listed below:

According to the Children's Defense Fund and National Center for Health Statistics, guns were responsible for the deaths of more than 90,000 children and teens in the United States between the years 1979 and 2001
More kids die annually from gun deaths than cancer, flu, asthma, HIV/AIDS and pneumonia combined

A child injury attorney can help if your child has been killed in a gun accident. When selecting a child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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 death. 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.

Visit our library to learn more about child gun accidents.

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7/9/2009
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A Guide to Massachusetts Gun Laws

Gun control opponents often cite Massachusetts as a state that is too harsh on gun laws. Proponents of gun safety, on the other hand, view the state's regulations as a safety measure to prevent firearms tragedies, including child gun accidents.

Below are a few Massachusetts firearm laws that, when followed, help to prevent gun accidents in the home or those involving children:

Guns - including machine guns - must be stored "in a locked container or with a tamper resistant mechanical locking device"
It is illegal to provide a gun to a minor
It is illegal to carry a handgun into a school zone without prior approval

If you are searching for a child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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 or death. 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.

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7/9/2009
Mindy
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Too Many Children are Hurt in Massachusetts Pedestrian Accidents

Children often find themselves victims of pedestrian accidents, partly because of their short stature and also because of their lack of safety education. Parents and caregivers need to teach their children the importance of safety when crossing the street, which can help eliminate some of the tragic pedestrian accidents that occur in Massachusetts every year.

The majority of pedestrian accidents involving children happen when a child runs into the street, a car doesn’t stop when a bus is unloading children or a car turns into a child’s path. Children are also frequently injured when a car backs up and doesn’t see them behind the vehicle or when an ice cream truck hides the child from view.

Numerous suggestions have been provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help reduce the number of pedestrian accidents. Parents are urged to carefully supervise young children and to not allow them to cross the street without an adult. Also, parents and caregivers can teach children how to cross the street safely by explaining the process and through example.

If your child has been injured in a Massachusetts pedestrian accident, you need to contact an experienced Boston injury lawyer who can help you recover compensation from the responsible party. Contact Kiley Law Group at (800) 930-8145 or (978) 474-8670 for legal advice.

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7/8/2009
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Tips on Finding a Support Group After the Gun Death of a Child

If you have suffered the death of a child because of a gun accident, you undoubtedly will experience extreme grief in the days, weeks and months ahead. A support group can be a helpful resource in dealing with the grief felt when losing a child.

Listed below are ideas on how to find support in dealing with the death of a child:

Many national support groups that are dedicated to helping bereaved parents offer local chapters
The Internet can help you connect with groups of parents who have shared similar experiences and can offer coping mechanisms, advice and empathy

A child injury attorney can help. When selecting an attorney, you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child gun accidents cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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.

Visit our library to learn more about child gun accident.

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7/8/2009
Advocate for the Injured
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Tips on Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit In the Case of a Child Gun Death

If you are a parent who has lost a child to a gun accident and are considering a wrongful death lawsuit, you likely feel extremely distressed and overwhelmed.

Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit can be complicated and it is important to enlist a qualified personal injury attorney or wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible to help you initiate and successfully complete the lawsuit.

Listed below are a few ways in which an attorney who specializes in wrongful death lawsuits can help you with your suit:

Determining which state you should file the lawsuit
Assessing whose negligence led to your child's gun accident or death
Helping you to assemble and present case evidence
Locating expert witnesses to give important testimony

When selecting a child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? 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 death. 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.

For more information on child gun deaths, visit our library.

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7/5/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Researchers study tumor suppression link to Down syndrome

A recent article in the Boston Globe reports that scientists have found that a chromosome in Down syndrome patients has a gene that actually works to starve cancer tumors. Research done by Dr. Judah Folkman at Children's Hospital in Boston who always wondered by Down syndrome patients seldom developed cancer tumhors has helped lead to identifying the gene responsible, according to the Globe.

The Globe article states that epidemiological studies have shown is that among the 400,000 people in the U.S. With Down syndrome, most never die from solid tumors, although the syndrome increases the possibility of leukemia. The researchers were curious about why people with Down syndrome get fewer solid tumors but more leukemias, according to the article.

According to the Globe, the study published in the journal Nature will help scientists to develop treatments and preventive medications to treat cancer tumors. A researcher named Sandra Ryeom and other researchers have been studying a protein called calcineurin and found a genetic mechanism that acts like an on-off switch for calcineurin and they found that this gene lives in chromosome 21, the same chromosome that is in people with Down syndrome, according to the article.

For more information, go to the National Institute for Health.

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7/5/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Fertility twins have birth problems

According to the Boston Globe, recent studies show that twins who were created through multiple-birth reproduction assistance treatment (ART) are not only often premature, weigh less, are sicker, but they also required more hospitalizations up until age two or three than other twins who were conceived the natural way.

The Globe said researchers led by Michele Hansen at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia of the University of Western Australia analyzed the records of 2,000 twins born between 1994 and 2000. The study was published in the journal Human Reproduction.

According to the Globe, the study looked at assisted reproductive technology (ART) - in vitro fertilization, gamete intra-fallopian transfer, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection of eggs followed by in vitro fertilization. Twins who are the result of ART are not identical twins but have two separate placentas and they are usually a result of two or more embryos being implanted in the womb, according to the Globe.

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7/5/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Vitamin D helps brain functions

According to an article in The Boston Globe, a new study shows that Vitamin D helps people with their mental ability as they grow older. The study was done by David Lee at the University of Manchester and published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The researchers studied the mental abilities of 3,000 Europeans aged 40 to 79 and found that low levels of Vitamin D affect people's mental abilities as they grow older, according to the article.

Vitamin D is produced by the body when it is exposed to sunlight. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) produced a report recently that determined that recent lifestyle changes have affected the amount of Vitamin D absorbed by children and this has resulted in an increasing number of cases of rickets. These lifestyle changes include keeping children indoors away from harmful sunlight, wearing sunscreen, and wearing long clothing while in the sun to protect the skin from harmful sun rays that could produce skin cancer.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that all infants, including those who are breastfed:

200 IU of vitamin D per day beginning during the first 2 months of life
200 IU of vitamin D per day be continued throughout childhood and adolescence

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7/5/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Protecting children from accidental poisoning

Summer is a time when children are exposed to new poisonous substances. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), parents should be aware of their children being exposed to poisonous plants, snakes, pesticides, and fuel products.

With people planting gardens, parents need to be extra careful to protect their children from pesticides and fertilizers. They should make sure to keep pesticides and fertilizers in their original containers, use child-resistant packaging and make sure containers are tightly closed, and should wash with soap and water after using or handling pesticides or fertilizers.

When mowing the grass, or having summer barbecues, parents should keep all gasoline, kerosene, and charcoal lighter fuels away from children and pets. If children are allergic to insect stings they should wear a medic-alert bracelet to warn health care professionals. Children should be taught not to eat any kind of plant or mushroom or fruit they find in the wild until the adult has identified that it is safe. Children should be warned not to ever try to catch or pick up any kind of snake until an adult has identified that it is safe.

For more information, go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and USA Safe Kids.

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7/5/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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The importance of seat belts for children

A new report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF demonstrates that road traffic deaths are the number one cause of death among young people ages 15-19 years, and the second leading cause of death for children aged 5-14 years. On a global scale, 1.3 million people were killed in road traffic accidents, and up to 50 million were injured or disabled.

The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a campaign to encourage parents to use seat belts, booster seats, and age and size appropriate child restraints to reduce the number of children injured or killed in traffic accidents. Among children under age 5, in 2006, an estimated 425 lives were saved by car and booster seat use.

There are things parents can do to ensure their children are safely using child restraints and booster seats. They can be sure to always wear seat belts themselves as role models. They can make sure that all children aged 12 and younger ride in the back seat of the vehicle where they are safest. They can also teach their children as they get older how important it is to use restraints and let them help to choose their booster seat. They can make sure they do not start the car until everyone has their seat belt fastened.

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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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7/4/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Types of Children's Burn Injuries

According to the Shriner's Hospital, there are three types of burns parents should be aware of in evaluating whether their child needs to go to the hospital for treatment. They are first degree, or superficial burns; second degree or partial burns; and third degree or full-thickness burns. Each of these burns have different symptoms and treatments.

There are many practical prevention tips that will help parents keep their child safe from an accidental burn from either electrical accidents, or scalding liquids or foods, or burns from fires. Shriner's Hospital and USA SafeKids offer burn prevention tips. For more information, go to:

National SAFE KIDS Campaign (NSKC). Burn Injury Fact Sheet. Washington (DC): NSKC, 2004.

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7/4/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Toxics Use Reduction Institute loses funding

The Boston Globe reports that the funding for the Toxics Use Reduction Institute was cut by the state government. The Institute, housed at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, had a budget of $1.5 million that is part of a state-mandated program to reduce environmental toxins. According to the Globe, the institute has reduced hazardous substances by local manufacturers by 41% in the past 20 years of existence.

The Globe article says that the issue is critical because the institute is out of funding, and it may be up to the university to find funding to continue its work. The University doesn't have the funding because their funding has also been cut by the state, according to the article. But the institute actually generates revenue in fees charged to help 550 facilities analyze their toxic substances, according to the Globe.

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute came after the state passed the Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989 to reduce toxic substances in Massachusetts, and it was the first such institute in the nation, according to the Globe.

Some legislators and university officials are planning to meet to find a funding solution.

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7/4/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Study shows environmental contamination increase

Researchers in Canada have linked male low birth rates to an increase in lower fertility and an increase in environmental contaminants. According to UPI, researchers studied the male birth weights of five million children born in Canada between 1981-2003 from records kept in the database of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The lead researcher was Dr. Guy Van Vliet of Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center in Montreal.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studies the effect of the environment on people and their health. The CDC's Environmental Hazards and Health Effects Program (EHHE) has several programs investigating environmental hazards.

For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov.

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7/4/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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Link between obesity and pancreatic cancer

A new study shows a link between childhood obesity and a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer as adults. The new study was published by Donghui Li, a professor of cancer medicine at the University of Texas in The Journal of the American Medical Association, according to an article in The New York Times.

According to the Times, the study findings show that people who were overweight teens or obese in their 20s and 30s were at more than twice the risk of those people who had never been obese.

The researchers studied the cases of 841 pancreatic cancer patients and compared them to 754 people of similar age, race, and sex who were healthy.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that childhood obesity is a public health concern, and the number of children who are obese is increasing each year.

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7/2/2009
Erica M
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Elderly driver backs into boy at Emerald Square Mall

Dominick Perry, 85, has been charged with driving to endanger someone after he backed his car into an 11-year-old boy at Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. Zachary Rofino was attempting to help his mother, Donna Rofino, remove a stroller from their SUV when the accident happened. The mother was removing her two-year-old when she heard her son screaming from being pinned between Perry's car and the family SUV.

The child was taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence with hip and other injuries, then released.

Perry is denying that the boy was hurt or that his car even touched Zachary Rofino. According to an article in the Boston Herald, he believes that Donna Rofino is "trying to make a few bucks."

The police cited Perry yesterday and requested that the Registry of Motor Vehicles revoke his license. Perry believes that the revocation of license, and the police citation, are the result of a current wave against senior drivers, brought on by a rash of five serious accidents involving elderly drivers in the last month.

Read the full story in the Boston Herald on the senior driving accident at Emerald Square Mall.

If you or your loved one has been injured by a negligent driver 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 complex accident cases? 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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6/25/2009
Bobbi Rahder
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How to protect your child from boating injuries

    Summer is here and families are enjoying taking their boats on the water once again. Boating can be a wonderful experience for families to enjoy together, as long as parents follow certain safety tips to make sure that everyone has a good time in a safe way. One of the most important safety practices parents can institute when taking their families boating is requiring everyone on the boat to wear a life jacket. According to the North American Safe Boating Campaign, nine out of 10 people who drown each year were not wearing life jackets.

    According to the most recent World Health Organization and UNICEF report, World Health Organization and UNICEF World Report on Child Injury Prevention, 2008, drowning ranks 13th as the overall cause of death for children under age 14. And children from the ages of 1-4 are at the highest risk of drowning.

    Another factor contributing to boat accidents is accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Because the boat engine emits carbon monoxide, if there is an equipment problem with the engine, the odorless gas can cause people to pass out or to die. Parents can avoid this problem by making sure the boat always has adequate ventilation, the equipment is working properly, and installing carbon monoxide detectors on the boat.

For more information, go to:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention,

U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (US). Boating Statistics – 2006. 2008. [cited 2008 March 26].

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