Practice Areas

Watch Out For Distracted Drivers
Description: Massachusetts auto accidents are frequently caused by distracted drivers. A recent study has found that the majority of traffic crashes occurred when a driver was distracted for only 3 seconds.
Should a Software Program Determine Your Auto Accident Settlement?
Description: Most Massachusetts accident victims are unaware of the fact that a software program, known as Colossus, automatically figures their settlement. According to Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), the maker of Colossus, the program is used by 13 of the top 20 U.S. property and casualty insurers.
Auto Accidents – Leading Cause of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries
Description: Auto accidents are a leading cause of traumatic spinal cord injuries. The symptoms and treatment of a spinal cord injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury. Injured victims may be entitled to compensation to cover ongoing treatment, medical expenses and lost wages. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates, LLP at 800-930-8145 for advice regarding your spinal cord injury case.
The Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Massachusetts Accident Case.
Description: Thomas M. Kiley wrote this book to help innocent victims who are often taken advantage of by big insurance companies. Thomas M. Kiley & Associates is a Massachusetts-based personal injury law firm that specializes in cases involving birth injuries, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, and children’s injuries. Serving Andover as well as the greater Boston area, Thomas M. Kiley & Associates are determined to bring your personal injury or wrongful death case to justice and obtain your family the compensation and sense of peace that you deserve.
Overview of Massachusetts Seat Belt & Child Passenger Restraint Laws
Description: Laws exist in Massachusetts that make it mandatory to wear safety belts while in a moving vehicle. Children must also be securely fastened in a child passenger restraint. Thomas M. Kiley & Associates, LLP represents injured auto accident victims. Call (800) 930-8145 for expert legal advice.

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Child Injury and Child Abuse

When a Child is Hurt by a Defective Product
Description: How do you know when to pursue a lawsuit for a defective children’s product? This article gives detailed information regarding dangerous children’s products and explains when you should file a claim against the manufacturer or other party. Call Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145 for more information.
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a Form of Child Abuse
Description: Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause serious injuries and even death. This article discusses the injuries associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome and how it occurs. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145, if you feel that your child has been the victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Child Abuse and Neglect Causes and Injuries
Description: As a parent or caretaker, it is important to understand the causes and injuries associated with child abuse and neglect. This article discusses common causes and injuries in depth. If you suspect that your child has been abused or neglected, contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145 for legal advice.
Burn Injuries and Child Abuse
Description: Burn injuries make up about 10 percent of all child abuse cases, and about 10 percent of hospital admissions of children to burn units are the result of child abuse. In comparison with accidentally burned children, abused children are significantly younger and have longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates. The child burn victim is almost always under the age of 10, with the majority under the age of 2.
Head Injuries, concussions and Children
Description: When children fall and bump their head, most of the time they suffer from an external head injury, commonly called a scalp injury and not an internal head injury. When ever there is a serious blow to the head (from a car accident, sports injury, and shaken baby syndrome for example) it can shake the brain and result in a concussion or other internal head injury.

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Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy

Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Description: There are many known factors associated with cerebral palsy. This disorder results from damage to the brain and can have a variety of causes. Medical mistakes frequently play a factor in the development of cerebral palsy. Call Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145 for a free consultation regarding your cerebral palsy case.
Overview of Erb’s Palsy
Description: Birth injuries that result in serious conditions, such as Erb’s palsy, are devastating for the child and family. Tom Kiley discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for Erb’s palsy. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145 if your baby has Erb’s palsy.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Description: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is a type of birth injury that can lead to serious conditions, even death. This article discusses this injury, including the causes. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145 if your baby has experienced a birth injury.
Cerebral Palsy
Description: Cerebral palsy is a term that refers to a group of disorders typically related to an individual's inability to control motor function. Cerebral palsy can require a lifetime of medical care to deal with the physical disorders as well as psychiatrists, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Description: Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects two to three in every 1,000 live births in the U.S. The care of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy is long-term and expensive. If your child shows symptoms of cerebral palsy and you think it is from a medical error in child birth, attorney Tom Kiley may be able to get compensation to help pay for this expensive medical care. Contact Thomas M. Kiley if you have questions at 978-474-8670.

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Defective Products and Product Liability

Defective Automobiles Covered by the Massachusetts Lemon Law
Description: There are both state and federal laws protecting consumers who purchased defective automobiles. The Massachusetts Lemon Law provides compensation for consumers who have vehicles with substantial defects. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates LLP at (800) 930-8145 regarding your Massachusetts Lemon Law case.
Airbag Injuries in Car Accidents
Description: Airbags can cause serious injuries and even death, especially if the airbag was defective. This article discusses injuries associated with airbags and gives tips on how to prevent such injuries. If you have been injured by an airbag following a car accident, contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates at (800) 930-8145.
10 Worst Toys for 2008
Description: Our children are precious to us. At this joyful holiday time where gift giving and generosity abound, safety in toys is of utmost importance lest a dear child suffer unnecessary harm or injury.
The dangers of SUVs: Design flaws increase risk of rollover accidents
Description: Many sports utility vehicles (SUV's) have high centers of gravity, top heavy wheelbases and a top heavy design, making them particularly susceptible to rolling over. The effects of the manufacturer's design flaws are often magnified when a driver experiences a high speed blowout. With inherent design flaws, SUV's have become an extremely dangerous vehicle to drive.
Who do we contact for defective products?
Description: At the Tom Kiley Law Office, we can help you find the information to help with questions about defective products. If you have been injured by a defective product, we will get you compensation for your medical costs. Where can you go for more information?

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Million Dollar Man

Boston Herald: Million Dollar Man [PDF]
Description: The Boston Herald declares Tom Kiley the Million Dollar Man.

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General

Donate Now to help Injured Children!
Description: Attorney Thomas Kiley is a proud sponsor of the Mike FM Request for Help for the Franciscan Hospital for Children to benefit injured children and their families. Mike FM is holding a special radio-thon where you can request a song and raise money for children this holiday season. Please donate now!
Global Child Health Initiative
Description: There is an intense and immediate need for health care in developing nations. Millions of children die each year around the world from preventable and treatable diseases. In an effort to train doctors to address these health issues, the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center inaugurated the Global Child Health Initiative within the Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics (BCRP).
Interpreter Services Provided FREE at Franciscan Hospital
Description: FREE interpretation services are offered as part of the services for families at Franciscan Hospital for Children. Parents and guardians can talk with an interpreter when they have questions about their children's medical issues. Contact Thomas M. Kiley at 978-474-8670 is you need extra help.

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