Researchers in Canada have linked male low birth rates to an increase in lower fertility and an increase in environmental contaminants. 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.

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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.

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 study, published in the journal Epidemiology, indicates that there has been a sustained decrease in the birth weights of boys and girls. This factor indicates that increasing environmental contaminants are affecting newborn males and contributes to low birth weight and low fertility.

According to the article in UPI, Dr. Vliet said the results of this study indicate that environmental contaminants need to be studied for their affect on the health of mothers and their babies. He said this increase in contaminants can affect the reproduction of future generations.

CDC studies of environmental contamination

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.

CDC studies the environmental connections to:

air pollution and the connection to respiratory health, such as asthma
cancer clusters—when there are a high number of cancer cases in one area or region
carbon monoxide
concentrated animal feeding areas
chemical pollutants
air quality in FEMA housing units
harmful algal blooms
mold
natural disasters
radiation
technology toxins

Health indicators and tracking programs

The CDC uses several tools to study environmental effects on people's health. The Environmental public health indicators (EPHIs) are used to look at environmental conditions and assess baseline status and trends. The goal is to build capacity at the state and local levels to evaluate environmental conditions.

Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) is how the CDC collects and analyzes data on environmental hazards and the health effects. The goal is to prevent and control environmentally caused diseases.

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 injuries involving children? 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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