When discussing Massachusetts’ fireworks law you should understand what happens to unsupervised children get their hands on explosives. Have you experienced a personal injury in a firework accident or amusement park caused by a defective product? Learn how to get help by contacting Tom Kiley, child injury attorney.

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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.

Fireworks in Massachusetts – Learn Your Rights from a Lawyer (Part A)

It's a topic of conversation every year. Should consumer use fireworks be allowed in Massachusetts? Currently Massachusetts fireworks laws prohibit personal use. In nearby Maine, lawmakers are considering legalizing the sale of fireworks.

Some of the points made by Maine Legislators:

The sale would generate significant revenue for Maine.
By licensing the sale, greater safety would be ensured for consumers.
Many citizens disregard the law already and buy fireworks in neighboring states.
They believe the banning of fireworks is illogical given that other dangerous items are not similarly banned, i.e. chainsaws, blow torches, etc.

A firework accident can ruin and completely change your life. If you have been injured at a playground, carnival, Disney World, or amusement park in Boston or Andover you should contact an attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a law suit. Contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case.

Other States Weigh in on the Debate

Arizona is also considering legalizing the sale of consumer-grade fireworks. Their bill would give permission to the fire marshal to regulate the sale of fireworks. Firefighters are speaking out against the bill.

Michigan has been diligently working on legalizing the sale of certain fireworks in the state for the past couple years. Currently, toy noise makers, sparklers, toy snakes, toy smoke devices, and cone/cylinder fountains are legal. Michigan is looking to cash in on new tax revenue for the state that it loses each year to neighboring Ohio and Indiana.

New York has legislation introduced as well to legalize the "safe and sane" fireworks. The reasoning is much the same as other states. Consumers already buy the fireworks in neighboring states, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. By legalizing and controlling the sale, New York could capitalize on the revenue previously provided to the other states.

Massachusetts Fireworks Debate

Even if Maine, Arizona, Michigan, or New York were to legalize the sale, does that mean Massachusetts should legalize the sale of consumer fireworks? At least some citizens think so. They have created online petitions at PetitionSpot.com and GoPetition.com seeking support for their efforts to legalize the sale of consumer fireworks in Massachusetts.

When looking for a personal injury attorney ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing law; what is the largest settlement or verdict you have obtained; or do you have experience with firework accident cases in Boston? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case. Mr. Kiley's firm 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.

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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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