If you conclude that you do have a legal claim, please do not try to pursue it on your own. There are many reasons I recommend you seek legal counsel in your fight for justice. The most obvious reason is that they will have lawyers. If the negligent party is anything but an individual - and often then as well - you may assume that lawyers will be involved . I believe it is too much for any layperson to ask of herself to go head-to-head with experienced attorneys and skeptical jurors. These issues become even more complex when the injured party is a child. In order to successfully communicate your case to jurors, you will need a team that is familiar with jury discourse . You need a team that moves comfortably, confidently and competently within the framework illuminated above. Have Someone On Your Side The defendant will have an entire contingent helping him present his case. You deserve to have someone working on your behalf to build and present a strong case from the available facts; to communicate effectively with the judge and jury; and to help provide legal precedence, knowledge of procedures, and the thinking of experts related to your case. Most importantly, you have plenty to deal with before and beyond legal concerns. You are facing the pain, anger and perhaps guilt associated with the injury of a child. Your main focus will, and should be, the injured child. There is no shame in cutting yourself some slack. Get help. Let someone who has been trained in the legal field and who has experience with child injury law help you and your family. You have already been through enough and done enough on your own. Retain Counsel As Soon As Possible Wherever you choose to go for legal counsel, please don't delay . Witnesses may move away and memory fades. Evidence may be lost, misplaced or destroyed. With so much going on and so much at stake, you can see why you need an attorney to help you build the best and strongest case possible. To learn more about the legal process concerning child injuries , read more of Tom Kiley's When A Kiss Isn't Enough To Make It All Better , or contact the offices of Tom Kiley and Associates today for a free case evaluation . 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 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 .

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Child Injuries - Do I Need An Attorney?

A: If you conclude that you do have a legal claim, please do not try to pursue it on your own.

There are many reasons I recommend you seek legal counsel in your fight for justice. The most obvious reason is that "they" will have lawyers.

If the negligent party is anything but an individual - and often then as well - you may assume that lawyers will be involved. I believe it is too much for any layperson to ask of herself to go head-to-head with experienced attorneys and skeptical jurors.

These issues become even more complex when the injured party is a child. In order to successfully communicate your case to jurors, you will need a team that is familiar with jury discourse. You need a team that moves comfortably, confidently and competently within the framework illuminated above.

Have Someone On Your Side

The defendant will have an entire contingent helping him present his case. You deserve to have someone working on your behalf to build and present a strong case from the available facts; to communicate effectively with the judge and jury; and to help provide legal precedence, knowledge of procedures, and the thinking of experts related to your case.

Most importantly, you have plenty to deal with before and beyond legal concerns.

You are facing the pain, anger and perhaps guilt associated with the injury of a child. Your main focus will, and should be, the injured child. There is no shame in cutting yourself some slack. Get help. Let someone who has been trained in the legal field and who has experience with child injury law help you and your family. You have already been through enough and done enough on your own.

Retain Counsel As Soon As Possible

Wherever you choose to go for legal counsel, please don't delay. Witnesses may move away and memory fades. Evidence may be lost, misplaced or destroyed. With so much going on and so much at stake, you can see why you need an attorney to help you build the best and strongest case possible.

To learn more about the legal process concerning child injuries, read more of Tom Kiley's When A Kiss Isn't Enough To Make It All Better, or contact the offices of Tom Kiley and Associates today for a free case evaluation.

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 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.

The personal injury attorneys at The Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
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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