Over the past 50 years, three generations of the Kiley family have fought for injured people throughout New England, and the firm has recovered more than $1 billion on behalf of its clients. When your child has been harmed, you deserve a firm that treats your family as more than a case file. Kiley Law Group handles child injury and abuse cases on a contingency fee basis, which means consultations are always free and you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Attorneys Thomas M. Kiley, Thomas M. Kiley Jr., Douglas J. Henderson, Ted Cranney, and Carah Kiley personally handle client matters, and the firm’s work has been recognized by Avvo, Super Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Better Business Bureau, which has given the firm an A+ rating.
Kiley Law Group has recovered more than $1 billion for injured clients throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The firm’s results include eight-figure recoveries for children and adolescents who suffered catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, severe burns, and paralysis.
Noteworthy cases include an anoxic brain injury suffered by an 18-month-old child due to a defective toy; a brain injury sustained by an eight-year-old child who was ejected from a vehicle during a collision; a brain injury suffered by a teenager in a serious car accident; third-degree burns and spinal cord injuries sustained by a young adult due to a defective car seat and post-collision fuel tank explosion; a brain injury suffered by a 14-month-old child after exposure to a neurotoxic ingredient in a scabies treatment with inadequate warnings; and third-degree burns suffered by a three-year-old child when an insecticide ignited inside the family’s home.
In both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date of injury, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260, Section 2A and New Hampshire RSA 508:4. When the injured person is a minor, however, that clock is generally paused until the child turns 18, which typically gives them until age 21 to file. Cases involving a government entity, such as a public school or municipality, can carry much shorter notice deadlines under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 258. Because these rules are fact-specific and missing a deadline can permanently bar a claim, it is best to speak with an attorney as early as possible.
Nothing up front. Kiley Law Group handles child injury and abuse cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your family. Consultations are always free and confidential.
Often, yes. Schools, residential educational facilities, special education centers, and similar institutions have a duty to care for and protect the children in their charge. When they fail to screen or supervise staff, ignore warning signs, or otherwise allow a child to be harmed, they can be held accountable.
Abuse is frequently committed by people in positions of trust and authority. The institutions that employ them still have an obligation to protect children, and Kiley Law Group is committed to holding both the individual and any institution that enabled the harm accountable.
Yes. These cases are sensitive, and Kiley Law Group handles every consultation with discretion and compassion. Call 978.474.8670 for a free, confidential conversation about your child’s situation.
Compensation varies with the facts but may include medical treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, pain and suffering, counseling and special education, special home accommodations, and loss of future earning potential. Our attorneys work to account for both current needs and those that may arise as your child grows.
Yes. Kiley Law Group understands how sensitive child injury and abuse cases are and handles every consultation with discretion and compassion. Contact us for a free, confidential conversation about your child’s situation.
No. An insurer represents the party it insures, not your child, and its goal is to minimize what it pays on a claim. Adjusters may contact you quickly and seem helpful, but their interests are opposed to yours. Do not provide a recorded statement or accept a settlement offer before consulting an attorney.
This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Massachusetts law cited includes M.G.L. Chapter 260, Section 2A (statute of limitations) and M.G.L. Chapter 258 (Massachusetts Tort Claims Act). New Hampshire law cited includes RSA 508:4 (statute of limitations). Statistics referenced come from the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families. Laws and regulations change; consult a licensed Massachusetts or New Hampshire attorney for advice specific to your situation. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes in any specific case.
