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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…
American Medical Association proposes help for uninsured children-Andover-MA
There are 46 million people in the US who have no health insurance coverage. This number is due to a lot of factors, but the result is that many of those uninsured are children. Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, is concerned about this fact because he concentrates in representing families with birth injuries. Individuals… read more…
American workers at risk of being uninsured
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues surrounding health care. A recent study by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation shows that American workers are at a higher risk of losing health care insurance. An article in The Boston Globe explains that although most retirees and nearly 90% of children have health care coverage,… read more…
Bad Faith Insurance: How to Recognize the Signs (Part A)
Some signs of bad faith insurance are easy to spot. For instance, if your insurer flat-out refuses to investigate a legitimate claim, it clearly becomes an act of bad faith. But sometimes, the waters are a bit murkier and the signs of bad faith insurance are more difficult to recognize. If you feel that you… read more…
Bad Faith Insurance: How to Recognize the Signs (Part B)
Asking for excessive documentation that is not outlined in your policy. This might be posed to you as a routine part of the settlement process, but might be a roundabout way of impeding and slowing your payment. Employing the use of a biased investigator (i.e., “the independent medical examiner bias”) to support the insurer’s refusal… read more…
Beth Israel doctors donate to stave off layoffs
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues surrounding children’s health. A recent article in the Boston Globe said the heads of 13 medical departments at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center said they would donate $350,000 to the hospital in an effort to reduce staff layoffs,http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/03/20/to_stave_off_layoffs_beth_israel_doctors_agree_to_give_350k/. The doctors also called on hundreds of… read more…
Boston’s SPARK Center struggling
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. Social service agencies in Massachusetts are suffering from budget cuts and reduced donations, including the SPARK Center. Staff at the SPARK Center, located at the old Boston Chronic Disease Hospital in Mattapan, work with about 100 children who are poor, some without parents… read more…
Breast-feeding benefits mothers health
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues surrounding children’s health. A recent article in The New York Times cited a study that suggests that women who breast-feed their babies are at lower risk for developing high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease later in life. The study published in the May journal of… read more…
Cancer doctors customize treatment through genetic screening
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal problems regarding health issues. A recent article in the Boston Globe describes a new approach by cancer doctors to use a patient’s genetic fingerprints to customize new treatment strategies. According to the article, Massachusetts General Hospital may be the first hospital in the US to make… read more…
Children and Boating Safety (Part B)
Because children are developing physically and their swimming skills aren’t as strong as adults’, they are governed by special Massachusetts boating laws. Massachusetts requires children under 12 to wear a personal flotation device (PFD), or life jacket, at all times when on a boat. This applies to any type of vessel, including Grandpa’s fishing boat…. read more…
Children’s Art Project Promotes Health Reform
There are 46 million people who are uninsured in the US, and many of those are children. Elected representatives in the Senate and House of Representatives are discussing the issues of health care and health insurance and have voted to approve measures to increase the number of children covered under State Children’s Health Insurance Programs…. read more…
Common Injuries Sustained by Children in Amusement Park Accidents (Part A)
Amusement park accidents are unfortunately common. While there are no specific statistics showing how many children are injured at theme parks or carnivals each year, the number is probably higher than we think. Many amusement park injuries go unreported, especially if the symptoms do not become apparent until after the child has left the theme-park…. read more…
Common Injuries Sustained By Children in Amusement Park Accidents (Part B)
Bruises, scrapes, broken bones and limb amputations are only some of the child injuries that can result from amusement park rides gone wrong. A serious Massachusetts amusement park accident such as a head or brain injury can completely change your child’s life, as well as that of your family. Slip and Fall Accident Injuries Slip… read more…
Doctors research immune therapies to fight cancer
A new method of fighting cancer is getting support from some doctors. According to an article in The Boston Globe, doctors are researching how to use the body’s own immune system to fight off cancer cells. This immune therapy approach is called a vaccine, although it is used to treat cancer, not to prevent it…. read more…
Does dirt help keep us healthy? children’s health andover ma
A recent article in the New York Times entitled, "Babies Know: A Little Dirt is Good for you," says that babies know an important truth—eating dirt is good for people. As the author, Jane E. Brody discusses in the article, this illustrates an instinctive behavior that still exists because it has helped us survive as… read more…
Does Inadequate Security Plague Today's Malls? (Part A)
Adequate or Inadequate Mall Security: Drawing the Line Inadequate security at malls is alleged as a factor in many violent crimes and deaths that lead to civil lawsuits. Those who are injured in physical attacks want accountability from the people in charge of public safety. This sometimes emotionally charged issue is distinct from the criminal… read more…
Does Inadequate Security Plague Today's Malls? (Part B)
Stores and site managers have a legal duty to make their property reasonably safe for employees and customers. Those who are injured in the course of crime commission can sue responsible parties if, indeed, security of the premises was inadequate or nonexistent. That usually boils down to two questions before the court: Did the managers… read more…
Donate Now to help Injured Children!
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. Mr. Kiley, a tireless advocate for children, is known as the one million dollar man because of his success in getting one million dollar settlements for clients who… read more…
Dracut Car Accident Attorneys Helping Massachusetts Accident Victims
In the wake of a Massachusetts car accident, you’ve got enough to deal with in regards to injuries, insurance reports, and overall recovery. The last thing you need to worry about is driving across the state to get to your appointment with your attorney. The offices of the Kiley Law Group, LLC. are local and… read more…
Families can track medical records
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. A recent article by Associated Press said the Mayo Clinic has partnered with Microsoft Corporation technology to launch a new free website that will help families track their personal and medical health information in electronic form. The Mayo Clinic Health Manager is one… read more…
Fatal Mistake #3 – Not Seeing or Cooperating With Your Doctor
[This is an excerpt from 7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case by Boston car accident attorney, Thomas M. Kiley. This book normally sells for $15.99, but for a limited time only you can download a free copy.] SEE a Doctor After You’ve Been In An Accident1. Go to the doctor immediately… read more…
Few US hospitals have computerized data
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. According to an article in The Boston Globe, fewer than 2% of US hospitals have their medical records in an electronic form. They said the high cost of converting the records was the biggest obstacle. Part of President Obama’s plan to reform health… read more…
Global Child Health Initiative
There is an intense and immediate need for health care in developing nations. A huge gulf exists between the health of the wealthy and that of the poor, and this gulf is increasing world-wide. The majority of the health issues and causes of death are preventable and treatable. According to the Global Issues website, one… read more…
Haverhill Accident Lawyers Helping Haverhill Accident Victims
Haverhill, Massachusetts personal injury law firm, Kiley Law Group, is dedicated to helping Haverhill accident victims and their loved ones receive the compensation they deserve due to the negligence of others. Our compassionate and experienced team of Haverhill auto accident attorneys and personal injury lawyers are committed to protecting your rights through what is often… read more…
Health care for all children-legal issues-Andover-MA
Even as Congress finishes passing additional funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) this month, which extends health cover to approximately four million children, there are still 5-6 million children without any health coverage, and millions more who are underinsured. About six million of the nine million uninsured children who are eligible for… read more…
High number of autism cases in Minnesota
A recent article in the New York Times documents that there is a puzzling increase in autism cases in Minnesota. The article mentions that there has been a high number of Minnesota children with severe autism, 25% of which are from Somalia. The Somali immigrants in Minneapolis, as well as educators and pediatricians, are concerned about… read more…
Hiring a Local Reading Car Accident Lawyer
Following a Massachusetts car accident, you’ve got a lot to deal with in regards to injuries, insurance reports, and overall recovery. The last thing you need to worry about is driving for miles and miles to get to your appointment with your Massachusetts accident lawyer. The offices of the Kiley Law Group, LLC. are local… read more…
Hiring a Local Salem Car Accident Attorney
After a Massachusetts car accident, you’ve got enough to deal with in regards to injuries, insurance reports, and your overall recovery. The last thing you need to worry about is driving across the state to reach your appointment with your attorney. The offices of the Kiley Law Group, LLC. are conveniently located just northwest in… read more…
Hospitals negotiate patients medical bills
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues surrounding children’s health. As more people are losing their jobs and therefore access to health insurance, hospitals and doctors are noticing more patients are struggling to pay their medical bills, according to an article in the New York Times. The American Hospital Association members are… read more…
How to get legal help for catastrophic injury victims
Many people don’t realize what constitutes a catastrophic injury or how an attorney like Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, can help families recover costs to help with the serious, long-term effects. Catastrophic injuries can leave a person suffering from permanent disabilities for a lifetime. Catastrophic injuries constitute any injuries that have serious, long-term effects on the… read more…
How to Split Lanes While Riding Your Motorcycle (Part B)
Be Aware of Nervous Drivers Drivers tend to get anxious at certain points on the highway, including sections where freeways merge, on and off ramps, and spots where traffic begins to speed up or slow down. Motorcycle riders should exercise additional caution in these areas when splitting lanes. Splitting Lanes in Dense Traffic is Safer… read more…
Integrative medicine proposed to Congress
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues involving health care. A recent article in the Boston Globe discusses a new initiative by the Institute of Medicine to get integrative medicine considered by Congress. The Institute of Medicine recently had a three-day meeting to discuss integrative medicine. They feel that good health care… read more…
Interpreter Services Provided FREE at Franciscan Hospital
Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston offers a very important FREE interpretation service. Franciscan Hospital wants to make sure that families have clear and accurate information when they are talking with physicians, residents, care providers, or staff about their children’s health issues. The Office of Linguistic and Cultural Services makes sure this communication takes place… read more…
Kids are concerned about food
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. A recent article in the New York Times illustrates a growing number of children are aware of and worried about the food they eat,http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/health/nutrition/26food.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1. Children today are being trained by their parents to be aware of calories, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, vitamins, reading… read more…
Large medical bills difficult to pay off andoverma
Massachusetts attorney, Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal cases regarding health issues. The nation’s young adults are having difficulty paying off large medical bills, but in some cases there is assistance available. A recent article in the New York Times illustrates this growing situation. According to the article, some people are working with health… read more…
Legal Help for Salem Car Accident Victims
After a New Hampshire car accident you’ll have plenty to deal with in regards to injuries, insurance reports, and overall recovery. The last thing you need to worry about is driving for several hours just to meet with your personal injury attorney. The offices of the Kiley Law Group, LLC. are local and convenient to… read more…
Legal questions surround abandoned medical records
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A recent article in The Boston Globe indicated there is a gap in state law about who owns abandoned medical records. According to the article, the medical records kept by a doctor who recently closed his office are scheduled to be discarded. The… read more…
Massachusetts launches Mass in Motion Program andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on laws affecting health issues. The state of Massachusetts has launched a new program to improve the health of its citizens. The website has information about developing better eating and exercising habits to improve health and lead longer lives. The Mass in Motion program coordinates efforts with the… read more…
Massachusetts OUI Laws (Part B)
Melanie’s Law Massachusetts has strict penalties for drunk driving largely because of Melanie’s Law. This law went into effect in October 2005, and its purpose was to increase the penalties for Massachusetts OUI offenders. Melanie’s law establishes stricter penalties for drunk drivers who are driving on a suspended license because of a previous Massachusetts OUI… 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…
Massachusetts promotes transparency in health care – Andover-MA
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on cases that deal with health care issues. Massachusetts has joined a handful of other states in passing a law to regulate the interactions between drug and medical device companies and physicians. On January 1, 2009, the new law, "An Act to Promote Cost Containment, Transparency and Efficiency… read more…
Massachusetts senators pledge support for major health care reform andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues affecting health care, particularly for children. A recent article in the Boston Globe states that Massachusetts Senators Edward Kennedy and Max Baucussupport major health care reform by the government. Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Max Baucus sent a public letter on February 6th to President… read more…
More children covered by health insurance andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues around children’s health. President Obama signed the bill that expands healthcare coverage for four million children, according to a story in The Boston Globe. The $33 billion legislation provides government-subsidized insurance coverage to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), adding coverage to four million… read more…
New initiative to help obese children andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues affecting children. According to the Washington Post, a coalition of health groups and insurance companies have developed an initiative to help obese children. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a joint operation between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The… read more…
New studies for competing treatments funded by government
A recent article in The New York Times says that the Obama administration is funding studies of competing treatments of conditions like back pain, heart disease, and prostate cancer. According to the article, 15 years ago federal officials issued guidelines regarding competing treatments and it became a political battle between the Republican party, the federal… read more…
New study explores link between HIV and tuberculosis
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A new research initiative will bolster efforts of AIDS research laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and tie this research with South African researchers to explore the link between HIV and tuberculosis. According to an article in the Boston Globe,… read more…
New study of obese students
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A new article in The New York Times, shows that ninth graders whose schools are near fast food restaurants have a higher incidence of obesity. The new study of schoolchildren was conducted by economists at the University of California and Columbia University. After… read more…
New study shows insured kids will help economy
According to UPI, a recent study indicates that there is evidence that providing health insurance for the nine million children currently uninsured would have a major economic impact. Vivian Ho of the Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University’s Baker Institute and Marah Short, also of the Baker Institute in Houston, researched studies published in… read more…
New study shows insured kids will help economy
According to UPI, a recent study indicates that there is evidence that providing health insurance for the nine million children currently uninsured would have a major economic impact. Vivian Ho of the Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University’s Baker Institute and Marah Short, also of the Baker Institute in Houston, researched studies published in… read more…
New technology delivers home health care
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A recent article in The New York Times announced that General Electric and Intel are collaborating to produce new technology that will utilize remote monitors to provide home health care. This new technology will use a two-way connection to let doctors communicate with… read more…
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…
Play is important to children’s education
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. According to a recent article in the New York Times, recent research shows that play and down time are as important to a child’s success at school as academic subjects. The article suggests that regular fitness and time in nature can positively… read more…
Post traumatic stress disorder responds to integrative medicine
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://wwwtomkiley.law.com, concentrates on legal health issues. A recent article in the Boston Globe documents the work of Dr. Michael Grodin of the Boston University School of Public Health, who has treated Tibetan monks for post traumatic stress syndrome for 15 years with a combination of Western concepts and Eastern treatments…. read more…
Preventing Driver Fatigue Accidents (Part B)
How to Prevent Your Own Driving Fatigue Accident One of the best ways you can prevent future driving fatigue accidents is to take precautions so that you don’t succumb to fatigue while driving. Experts say that one of the best ways to prevent driver fatigue is to take frequent breaks if you are driving long… read more…
Promoting healthier lifestyles for parents and children
The New York Times reports on a study that shows that even if parents follow a healthy diet, their children may not follow their example. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health studied 2,291 parents, and 2,692 children and published their research in Social Science and Medicine. Researchers found that by tracking eating… read more…
Public health centers struggling with increasing numbers
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. A recent article in the Boston Globe indicated that public health centers are becoming overwhelmed by the increasing numbers as the economy has gotten worse. The article, says there are 1,200 community health centers, 1,100 public hospitals, and nearly 3,000 local health… read more…
Regulators propose tracking student health coverage problems
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. A recent article in The Boston Globe announced regulatory rules that were proposed at a public hearing as part of the state’s attempt to track college students and any problems or complaints they have about health insurance coverage. The proposed rules are set… read more…
School food nutrition can be improved
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A recent study by the National US Department of Agriculture shows that nearly one-third of US children and teens are overweight or obese. Since most of their daily calories are eaten at school, the study investigated the nutritional quality of school foods. Some… read more…
Self confidence writing helps students
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues affecting children’s health. A recent article in the New York Times documents that black students in seventh grade performed a series of confidence-building writing assignments and it improved their school performance through the eighth grade. Researchers doing the study that was published in the journal Science… read more…
Senate measure to make gifts to doctors transparent-Andover-MA
Federal legislation has been introduced that will make transparent gifts from pharmaceutical companies to physicians. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires drug, biologic, and manufacturers of medical devices to report certain gifts and payments made to physicians. This information will be registered in a national and publicly accessible online database. Those companies who fail to… read more…
Seniors helped by technology to live alone andoverma
A New York Times article describes new technologies that are designed to help seniors live independently at home,http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/us/13seniors.html?_r=1&hp. Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues affecting the health of Massachusetts citizens. According to the article, technologies like eNeighbor relay information via a wireless sensor when there is a problem. The sensor relays… read more…
Shopping tips for cheaper prescription drugs andoverma.cfm
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.kileylaw.com, concentrates on health care issues and product liability cases. Recent reports indicate that the recession is causing people to skimp on prescription drugs which might affect their health in the long term. According to an article in the http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/health/06patient.html,people are looking for ways to spend less on prescription drugs… read more…
Some health insurance isn’t enough
Even people who have health insurance coverage are having problems with rising costs, to the point where it is causing some people to go bankrupt because they can’t pay their medical bills, according to a new article in The New York Times According to the Times, three quarters of people who had to file bankruptcy… read more…
Spinal Cord Injuries: How to Cope and Support Your Loved One
You may have difficulty initially accepting that a loved one has sustained a spinal injury which has left them dependent on you. Perhaps he or she is confined to a wheel chair, or has become paralyzed. Your loved one may have a range of disabilities, depending on the injury site in the spine. You know… read more…
State reports hospital mistakes
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues regarding health issues. A recent report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health documented 338 mistakes made at Massachusetts hospitals in the past year due to perilous falls, wrong medication, or leaving medical instruments in patients. The report’s findings were published in The Boston Globe. According… read more…
Stroke Concerns Raised for Diet Soda Drinkers
A recent study has cited diet soda as a potential contributing factor in heart attack and stroke incidents. The study followed just over 2,500 people for almost 10 years and their pop preferences. Those who drank diet soda each day were found to have nearly a 50% higher risk of experiencing "vascular events" versus those… read more…
Surgeons working too long
A recent Boston Globe article reported that an national accreditation team discovered that junior surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital were working longer hours than was safe for patients. The study was done by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. According to the report, the fact that residents were sometimes working seven days in a… read more…
Surgical checklist improves chances for survival, Andover, MA
A recent New York Times article found that if surgical teams follow a checklist, there is a higher survival rate for patients. The changes are easy to make and have virtually no cost to the hospital. Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, has investigated wrongful death lawsuits and he thinks this checklist can actually save… read more…
Surprising results in new studies on children’s vitamins andover ma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, has a successful record of legal cases involving children’s health issues. A new study on children’s vitamins had surprising results. The study shows that most children who take vitamins have good nutrition and don’t need them, and children who don’t have good nutrition need them but don’t have access… read more…
Teaching Culturally Sensitive Medicine
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley concentrates on legal issues surrounding children’s health. A recent article in the Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine recommends that physicians practice culturally sensitive care for patients across all medical specialties. The article cites the case of an undocumented immigrant from Central America who died of leukemia as an example… read more…
The Dangers of Fireplaces for Children
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues regarding defective products. A recent article in the Washington Post illustrates the dangers of fireplaces for children. According to the article, several children have been seriously burned by touching the glass on artificial gas fireplaces. Children’s Hospital typically sees 60 burns per week, but this… read more…
The ongoing debate about vitamins andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal cases regarding health issues in Boston. People have been using vitamin supplements for many years, but there is ongoing debate about their need or effectiveness, as evidenced by studies the past few years. A recent article in the New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/health/17well.html?_r=1&emcites Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Linus… read more…
Uninsured young adults dealing with illness, injury themselves andoverma
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal cases regarding health issues. An article in the New York Times describes the effect of the recession on uninsured young adults. According to the article, young adults who can’t afford health insurance are borrowing leftover prescription drugs from friends, self-diagnosing illnesses through online sources, stretching medicines… read more…
Unsafe water affects 900 million people
Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, http://www.tomkileylaw.com, concentrates on legal issues regarding children’s health. A recent UNICEF report shows that every day, 4,200 children die of water-related diseases. The report, says there are 2.5 billion people who lack access to improved sanitation facilities, and 900 million people, many of whom are children, don’t have access to… read more…
Water testing at beaches recommended
A recent article in the Boston Globe says that state public health authorities are proposing to strengthen local government oversight of ocean and inland beaches that can be a haven for dangerous germs. The rules would require beach operators to get a permit from the city or town board of health, which could then close the… 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…
Who Pays the Bill for Inadequate Mall Security? (Part A)
Lawsuits arise when inadequate mall security is tied to violent crimes that cause injury. With so many retail spaces vacant and consumer spending down nationwide, shopping center and store managements may well be downsizing-and public safety at your mall might be suffering the consequences. Suspicions that mall security reductions are made just to save money… read more…
Who Pays the Bill for Inadequate Mall Security? (Part B)
While closed-circuit cameras (CCVT) may be prominently displayed, they may not be working, or if they are, they may not be monitored on a continuous basis. Some desperate offenders won’t be deterred by being identified on camera anyway, and will boldly commit robberies, assault or rape when the time is right. Even when guard patrols… read more…
Wilmington Car Accident Attorneys Helping Accident Victims
In the wake of a Massachusetts car accident, you’ve got plenty to deal with in regards to injuries, insurance reports, and overall recovery. The last thing you need to worry about is driving across the state to get to your appointment with your attorney. The offices of the Kiley Law Group, LLC. are located in… read more…
Working With a Lawrence Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a car accident in Massachusetts, you deserve the peace of mind knowing you have legal help in the Lawrence, MA area. Don’t drive across the state for an attorney when you have the local Kiley Law Group, LLC in your own backyard. Our Essex… read more…
Working With a Middleton Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a car accident you deserve the peace of mind knowing you have legal help in the Middleton, Massachusetts area. Don’t travel across the state for an attorney when you have the local Kiley Law Group, LLC. just a short drive away. Your Massachusetts accident… read more…
Younger Americans Suffering More Strokes
Last week, an American Stroke Association conference highlighted some distressing findings from a report studying strokes in the U.S. It was reported that suffering a stroke is significantly higher today among Americans aged 15 to 34, while the occurrence of a stroke among the elderly demographic is said to have considerably decreased. The findings in… read more…