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Vehicle Accidents

Get this Parent/Child Safe Driving Contract and Agreement for FREE. [PDF]
Description: Parent/Child Safe Driving Contract and Agreement
Accident Information Form [PDF]
Description: An accident can cause you to feel scared, nervous, and disoriented. After the accident scene has been cleaned up, will you remember the name and address of the driver who hit you? Their license plate number? Their insurance company information? This FREE accident report form will help to you keep the details of the event straight. Download a copy for you and your loved ones to keep in your/their car in case of an accident.
How Long Does It Take To Settle a Massachusetts Car Accident Claim?

Every car accident is distinct due to a variety of contributing factors such as the circumstances surrounding the collision, the number of occupants in the vehicles, who was at fault, and the severity of your injuries. Because each accident is different, the claim that you file with an insurance company will also be different from… read more…
Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection Coverage

What is Personal Injury Protection Coverage? In Massachusetts, it is required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage included in your motor vehicle insurance policy. PIP coverage is also known as no fault car insurance and can protect you in a number of circumstances. PIP coverage can provide up to $8,000 for related medical costs,… read more…
Information on Comparative Negligence in Massachusetts

In the aftermath of a serious car accident, it can be very challenging to figure out what your next steps will be and who to speak to about your injuries. You probably will have a lot of questions about your injuries from the crash and the damage to your vehicle by the at-fault driver. Many… read more…
Natalie’s Bill Massachusetts Seatbelt Laws

Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws Massachusetts seat belt laws were introduced to protect vehicle occupants from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of a single or multi-car accident. Massachusetts seat belt law states that anyone, over the age of 16, riding in or operating a motor vehicle must wear a properly fastened seat belt…. read more…

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Motorcycle Accidents

NHTSA Cracks Down on Counterfeit Motorcycle Helmets

New motorcycle helmet safety requirements have been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in order to crack down on counterfeit motorcycle helmet labeling. NHTSA announced the modifications in order to help reduce injuries and deaths that resulted from motorcycle accidents, in which a motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet certified and approved… read more…
NHTSA Updates Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

New NHTSA Motorcycle Helmet Requirements According to Motorcycle USA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially published a Final Rule that will modify the current legal labeling requirements for motorcycle helmets. While the Rule does not go into effect until May 13, 2013, these changes will greatly help law enforcement agencies and bikers… read more…
Teach Your Children About Motorcycle Safety

As any biker can tell you, the only ones who like motorcycles more than bikers are children. Kids love to look at motorcycles, touch them, play with them, and ride on them. For some, the lifelong love of motorcycles starts with a motorcycle they were attached to in childhood. For children whose parents are motorcyclists,… read more…
Motorcycle Noise Opponents to Repay $8K in Legal Fees to NH Harley Dealer

A New Hampshire Harley dealer, Seacoast Motorcycles Inc. of North Hampton, may be recovering more than $8,000 in legal costs from the motorcycle noise opponents group New Hampshire Citizens Against Loud Motorcycles (NH CALM), because their case didn't make it to trial. Motorcycle Noise Ordinance in New Hampshire In an article out last week on… read more…

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Child Injury & Abuse

Liability Issues Following Child Deaths at Summer Camps

No parent expects their child's summer camp trip to turn into a fatal event resulting in the child's death. Yet, each summer many parents across the United States are faced with tragic news involving their loved one's traumatic injury or death while at camp. This month alone there have been at least two cases of… read more…
Child Birth Injury Lawsuits: Use of Forceps During Delivery

What should be the most joyous events in a parent's life – the birth of their baby – can sometimes mean the beginning of a lifelong traumatic brain injury. Birth injuries are not as rare as parents think. According to the CDC, there are 28,000 birth injuries in the United States every year. While most… read more…
Massachusetts Daycare Regulations and Child Daycare Abuse

There are strict regulations and guidelines that govern daycares and different types of childcare services around Massachusetts. Childcare services in the state vary from in-home care, to child development centers, to day camps during the summer months and there are distinct guidelines for each of these providers to follow by law. Regulations of Daycare Centers… read more…
What Dog Breed is Most Prone to Attacking Kids?

Dog Bites and Dog Breeds Dog bites can result from a number of circumstances, such as when a dog is sick or territorial, feels threatened or is aggressive by nature. There are certain breeds of dogs that have been linked to a greater number of dog attacks as opposed to other breeds. While there is… read more…
Parents: You Will Benefit from These Holiday Safety Tips [PDF]
Description: To help ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, Massachusetts child injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, offers parents these valuable tips for protecting their children during the holidays.

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Birth Injuries

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a disability resulting from damage to the brain before, during and up to two years after birth. It involves the loss of movement or other nerve function. The disorder is non-progressive – it does not worsen or improve with time. There are approximately 550,000 people affected with cerebral palsy in the United… read more…
What is Hypoxia?

Hypoxia is a condition in which the brain or another part of the body is deprived of oxygen. Hypoxia occurs when breathing is obstructed or stopped, and when the flow of blood is inadequate in providing oxygen to cells. Hypoxia from High Altitude or Scooba Diving Many people experience mild “generalized hypoxia” when they are… read more…
What is Caput Succedaneum in Newborn Infants?

Caput Succedaneum is swelling of any portion of the scalp in a newborn. It is a common birth injury caused by pressure from the uterus or vaginal wall during a head-first (vertex) delivery. The condition usually resolves within the first week of life without treatment and does not usually cause complications. Jaundice may be an… read more…
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?

A brachial plexus injury is an injury to the nerve network that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand. The nerve network originates in the brain and extends to these muscles and organs. Common Causes Birth trauma Motor vehicle accidents Sports injuries Bicycle accidents Treatment for brachial plexus injuries include: Occupational… read more…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Coping with the Death of a Child from a Bicycle Accident (Part A)

Nothing can prepare a parent for the death of a child. It goes against the natural order of the world, and leaves the bereaved parents, family and friends with a profound sense of loss from which it might seem impossible to recover. The death of a child can be particularly painful if the loss occurred… read more…
Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Losing a loved one is both heartbreaking and overwhelming, especially when the death is sudden. If you have a lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, such as in a drunk driving accident or from a defective product, you may be able to file a Massachusetts wrongful death claim. What Is Wrongful Death?… read more…
Filing a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Doctor (Part B)

Value of Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuits If a jury finds that a person died due to fatal medical malpractice in Massachusetts, it may award cash settlements to the family of the victim. Damages can be awarded to cover: medical costs, funeral expenses, and other related expenditures. In addition, juries can order that spouses, families,… read more…
What is My Wrongful Death Case Worth in Massachusetts? (Part B)

(…continued from “What is My Wrongful Death Case Worth in Massachusetts? (Part A)“) There are cases when there is no data available that will indicate past earnings of a deceased victim. Some examples of such cases are: a person in their second year of law school an intern or apprentice in a machine shop a… read more…

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Defective Products & Liability

What Are the Facts in the 2010 Toyota Recall?

If you have been injured in a car accident with your Toyota, you may be wondering if it had to do with the ongoing Toyota recall issues. A Massachusetts personal injury lawyer is a great resource in resolving an accident injury caused by a defective product. While we are all aware that there is a… read more…
Parents Beware of Lead Tainted Toys Defective Products

Last year, over 45 million toys and children’s products – 30 million from China – were recalled, according to an article in the Seattle PI Newsource. In fact, China currently makes 80% of the toys in the U.S. Over 140 of the 152 consumer product recalls for unsafe lead materials issued in the past six… read more…
Have You Been Hurt In A 15-Passenger Van Rollover Accident?

When the accident is over, the real pain begins. When a vehicle rolls over, a series of events take place that can seriously injure passengers and drivers from a variety of angles. Since the vehicle rotates, the people inside can experience different points of contact across their body that can result in: Serious brain trauma,… read more…
Plastic may be harmful

Massachusetts attorney Tom Kiley, concentrates on legal issues regarding defective products. A recent article in the Boston Globe says Massachusetts public health officials are considering a warning about a chemical called bisphenol A used in plastic bottles. According to the article, health officials are looking at studies done on the odorless, tasteless chemical known as… read more…

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Injury Descriptions

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a disability resulting from damage to the brain before, during and up to two years after birth. It involves the loss of movement or other nerve function. The disorder is non-progressive – it does not worsen or improve with time. There are approximately 550,000 people affected with cerebral palsy in the United… read more…
What is Cephalohematoma?

A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn infant. The blood pool is located between the periosteum (an envelope over a bone) and a bone. Common Causes Birth injury during labor and delivery Large fetal head/small pelvic outlet on mother Underlying fracture of skull bone in 5-10% of cases Forceps… read more…
What is a Closed Head Injury?

A closed, or “non-missile,” head injury is a type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in which the skull is not broken or penetrated by an object. Approximately 570,000 Americans suffer from closed head injuries every year. What Causes Closed Head Injury? Common causes of closed head injuries include: Blow to the head Traffic accidents Slips… read more…
What is a Corneal Abrasion?

A corneal abrasion is an injury to the eye caused by a scrape, scratch, or other traumatic event to the clear part of the eye which covers the iris (the colored portion of the eyeball). Common causes of corneal abrasions include: Foreign debris in the eye Excessive rubbing of eyes when they are irritated Wearing… read more…

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Personal Injury

7 Best Holiday Safety Tips for Driving and Shopping in Massachusetts [PDF]
Description: Andover Massachusetts personal injury attorney, Thomas M. Kiley, offers tips and advice for safe driving and shopping this holiday season and all winter.
Filing a Massachusetts Personal Injury Claim Against a Government Entity

If you have been involved in an accident where you were injured by a government worker or through the neglect of a government agency, you may able to hold that entity liable for your injuries and accident-related expenses. Going against the government may seem scary, but the best way to counter that fear is to… read more…
Independent Medical Exams to Determine Injuries from Massachusetts Car Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a Massachusetts car accident, you probably have a lot of questions. Dealing with insurance companies and hospitals can be draining and the rules may seem confusing. You may even be asked to undergo an independent medical exam to determine your injuries. Your main goal should be recovering your health and… read more…
The Laws of Boating (Part A)

Boating can be a fun summer time activity. Unfortunately boating accidents can and do happen on the water. Some can be a simple accident, others happen due to the driver of the boat not knowing the rules of the waterway. Yet even others are due to operator error and negligence. Before ever going out onto… read more…
Recreational Water Sports and Boating Accidents (Part A)

Recreational watersport accidents are on the rise, thanks to the huge popularity of personal watercraft (PWC), waterskiing and other off-boat diversions. Who is liable, though, for personal injury in a waterskiing or jet ski accident? A Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit can be brought against equipment manufacturers when product failure was a cause. Boat and jet… read more…

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Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents in Massachusetts – Who Is Liable?

There are millions of slip-and-fall accidents in the United States every year, many leading to serious injury such as head trauma, broken limbs or neck and back injuries. While slip-and-fall accidents can occur at any time, with the ice and snow still covering most of Massachusetts, we can expect to see an increase in slip-and-fall-related… read more…
Shopping Centers and Premises Liability (Part B)

Security at Shopping Centers Some malls have comprehensive security plans in place, often run by professional subcontractors. Others have lower budgets but still manage to incorporate monitored cameras, security lighting and physical patrols into a mall safety strategy. Even those that don’t have much funding can use inexpensive mirrors to protect obscure corners of parking… read more…
Shopping Centers and Premises Liability (Part A)

Massachusetts premises liability lawsuits can be filed against shopping centers for many reasons related to security and personal injury. When inadequate safeguards are in place, criminals have free access to malls and parking lots where shoppers are most vulnerable. Reasons for Premises Liability Lawsuits Robbery, physical and sexual abuse, and even suicide are often the… read more…
Slip and Fall Accidents: Causes and Statistics

A “slip and fall” occurs when someone slips, trips or falls due to a dangerous or hazardous condition. Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries and even death. They can be particularly dangerous for the elderly and children. If a slip and fall accident occurs on someone else’s property, they may be held liable… read more…

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Newsletters

Kiley Law Group Newsletter - Summer 2010 [PDF]
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Kiley Law Group Newsletter - May 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 5 [PDF]
Description: As the weather in Massachusetts continues to heat up, families will want to head outdoors for some fun in the sun. If your idea of fun is to take a cruise on your motorcycle, take the kids for a swim in the pool or the ocean, or set sail on your boat, you'll want to read these important tips for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide For Parents

Thomas M. Kiley, one of Boston’s most successful child injury attorneys, is announcing the release of a new free book, When A Kiss Isn’t Enough To Make It All Better, to help parents learn what they should and should not do after their child’s injury or death to protect their child’s rights. Kiley also offers… read more…

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Million Dollar Man

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

General

People Who Hire Personal Injury Lawyers Get More Money

If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver, you may want to consider hiring a personal injury attorney to handle your claim. Clearly, an attorney won't be necessary for every car accident claim, but in the event that you suffered injuries in an accident which another driver caused… read more…
Massachusetts Premises Liability Case

What is a Premises Liability Case? Premises liability cases concern a property owner's responsibility in the event that someone is injured or killed while on the property as a direct result of the owner's negligence. The basis for these types of cases is to protect those who have been hurt and permit them to pursue… read more…
Who Is Watching You On Facebook?

Do you have a Facebook account? With over 600 million members and growing, chances are you are among them, or have at least heard about Facebook. Keeping in touch with friends over Facebook is gaining more and more popularity every day, but many people do not realize that their private information may be not be… read more…
2010 CDC Statistics Show Obesity, Heart Attacks, Cancer on the Rise

The recently issued 34th annual report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Health, United States Report," shows that the leading causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer. For example, the report shows that in 2007, a quarter of the reported deaths in the US were due to heart… read more…

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