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Who's at fault in a dog bite claim?

In Massachusetts, we have a very specific statute, the owner of the dog is strictly liable for the conduct of the dog. If you own a dog, it bites someone, it causes them harm, you are responsible, no ifs, ands, or buts. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Should I represent myself in a car accident case?

Tom Kiley: If you're in a car accident and you have minor injuries, you can represent yourself against the insurance company, but the deck is stacked against you. Insurance adjusters are trained to pay as little as possible on claims. And although you may be bright and be a good negotiator; you don't have a point of reference with respect to the value of your claim. That's why you need an experienced attorny. He knows how to deal with the insurance company. He knows how to put your damages together and ensure that you get full compensation for the injuries that you've sustained. I'm attorny Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Why do auto insurance companies try so hard to limit payouts?

Insurance companies in Massachusetts, that insure automobiles, are in business to make a profit. The profit they make on the premiums is very small, but every dollar they save on your claim is profit. So they have a built in incentive to pay as little as possible on your claim. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are my medical bills covered after a car accident?

If you've been injured in an automobile accident in Massachusetts, and you retain an attorney, the goal is to get your medical bills fully paid, as well as your lost wages. It can be complicated, that's why you should consider hiring an experienced accident attorney to work on your behalf. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are my pictures admissable as evidence in a car accident case?

If you're involved in an accident and you have the ability to take pictures at the scene, many times those pictures may be admissible at trial to prove fault of the other driver, to prove the damage to your car, to prove the locations of the vehicles in the roadway and how that impact responsibility for what happened to you. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What should I do if I've been the victim of a dog bite?

If you're a victim of a dog attack, or you have a child who's been a victim of a dog attack, obviously you need to seek medical attention. Secondarily, though, you need to identify the dog; who the owner of the dog is is essential in paving the way for any type of a recovery in a dog bite or dog attack case. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are motorcycle accidents common in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts we see more and more motorcycle accidents every year. Motorcycles have become much more popular, there are hundreds of thousands of them on the road. Unfortunately when you're on a motorcycle the biggest cause of accidents and injuries is the operator of the car not seeing the motorcyclist. Especially with elderly people, they do not know you're there, and that's the cause of many of the accidents. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What are the most common motorcycle accident injuries?

Unfortunately, many times, when a motorcyclist is in an accident, especially with another vehicle, the injuries are horrendous. The rider or passenger has no protection, so you see complicated fractures, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and sometimes, believe it or not, even for riders that wear helmets, brain injuries. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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When is Cerebral Palsy typically diagnosed?

Tom Kiley: Cerebral Palsy typically is not diagnosed until the child is two, perhaps three years of age. What happens is the parents notice that the child is not reaching its normal milestones. It can't roll over on its own. It can't crawl. It can't walk. At that point the child needs to have medical evaluation to determine what the condition is. Parents don't always understand that there was trauma during the birth process that may have injured their child. After they see a doctor and find out, they need to see an attorny who's experienced in the area. I'm attorny Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What's the biggest mistake made in a car accident claim?

The Biggest mistake an accident victim can make in Massachusetts, in dealing with an insurance adjuster, is to think that, that adjuster is there friend or is on their side. They are not. They're trained to be friendly but they are also trained to pay as little as possible on your claim. If they can get you to make a statement that questions liability in your case, or to make a statement that diminishes your damages, they will do it. They're reviewed, they're trained and that's they're objective plain and simple. I'm Attorney Tom Kiley I've been representing the seriously injured, and they're families in Massachusetts for over three decades

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How can a lawyer help me with my car accident case?

An experienced attorney in an auto accident case acts as a buffer between you and the other person's insurance company. So they filter the information that's supplied to the insurance company. They know how to assemble your medical expenses, the medical records, reports from your physicians relating your injury to the accident. They know value. They know how to negotiate and get you the most money for the experience you went through and the injuries that you suffered. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What do I do if I'm in a car accident and my child was injured?

The first thing a parent should do if they're involved in an accident and their child is injured, obviously, is to tend to the child. Once they asses the situation they should immediately call the police. It's very important. The police will come, they will document the position of the vehicles, perhaps cite the at fault driver. They will takes names and statements from witnesses. They perhaps will do an accident reconstruction. This is all very important, ultimately, for an attorney representing a parent and/or a child that's in a serious automobile accident. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What should I (not) tell the insurance adjuster after a car accident?

Many times people that we ultimately represent in car accident cases question us as to whether or not they should give a statement or should have given a statement to the insurance adjuster. If you are in an accident and you are going to hire an attorney, do not talk to the insurance adjuster. Talk to the attorney first so that you don't make a mistake, that you don't say something in your statement that can come back to hurt you. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I have been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are lost wages covered after a car accident?

If you’ve been the victim of an auto accident in Massachusetts you’re entitled to compensation for your lost wages, actually your earning capacity, for that period of time that you were unable to work as a result of your injuries. It can be somewhat complicated, and it’s one of the reasons why you’re better off retaining an experienced auto accident attorney to represent you. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Why should I take pictures after a car accident?

"If you're involved in an automobile accident, the second most important thing you can do, after you call the police, is to take pictures at the scene. If you have a cell phone that can take pictures or take video, take pictures of the vehicles, the location in the roadway, even the other driver, if he or she is available. It's the single most important thing to do after calling the police. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades."

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Should I take pictures of my injuries after a car accident?

If you're injured in a car accident in Massachusetts, and you're undecided as to whether or not you're going to retain an attorney, it's very important for you to take pictures of your injuries. Black and blue marks fade, stitches are removed, incisions and lacerations heal, and they're just a distant memory. If you don't have photographs of them, and you either handle the case yourself, or you go to an attorney, it will inhibit your ability to show what you suffered and what you went through as a result of the accident. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I have been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much money can I recover from a car accident?

Many times in Massachusetts, no matter how seriously you’re injured in an auto accident; your recovery is limited by the insurance policy held by the other driver. The minimum limits in Massachusetts are twenty-forty. That means for any one individual, there is only twenty thousand dollars available. So unless you have underinsured coverage on your car, protecting yourself, your recovery is limited to twenty thousand dollars. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Why do I need a lawyer for a car accident case?

If you're injured in an automobile accident in Massachusetts and you have a minor injury, a sprained ankle, you may actually be better off handling the case by yourself. But if you have thousands of dollars in medical expenses, if you have injuries that have prevented you from carrying on your usual daily activities, going to work, going to church, playing golf, if it's interfered with your life, you're better off retaining an accident attorney because statistics show that with an experienced lawyer, you'll get more recovery than you ever will on your own negotiating with the insurance company. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Who are the most common victims of dog bites?

Unfortunately the most common victim of dog bites in Massachusetts, as throughout the United States, are children. Uh, children spend a lot more time around dogs, uh, they don’t always know how to react to a dog; they don’t sense the impending danger of a dog who can potentially bite them and cause serious harm. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What injuries can a dog bite cause?

In dog bite cases especially those involving children we see very jagged injuries that are dirty, tend to get infected. We've seen children's ears get bitten off, lips torn, noses bitten off, eye damage. It can be very devastating especially if it's a large dog, and these injuries many times require plastic surgery to repair and involve permanent disfigurement, so the value of the cases could go from the thousands of dollars to millions of dollars depending upon how much damage the dog does to the child. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How can a lawyer help in a motorcycle accident case?

If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts and you retain an experienced attorney to represent you, that attorney will act as a buffer between you and the insurance company. We'll marshal all of your medical expenses, your lost earnings, get reports describing your injuries and relating them to the injuries you suffered in the accident. That attorney also will have experience with respect to the values of these cases, can effectively negotiate with the insurance company and if fails, take the case to court and get a recovery on your behalf. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How will a lawyer handle my motorcycle accident case?

Although people that are involved in minor automobile accidents can perhaps handle their claim on their own, if you are in a motorcycle accident it's recommended that you get an attorney. There's a built in bias against riders of motorcycles. Insurance companies take sometimes dim view of motorcycle operators, so it's more difficult to get an adequate a fair recovery for what has happened to you. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What is a big mistake made with motorcycle accident claims?

The number one mistake that I see in victims of motorcycle accidents that try to handle it themselves is talking to the adjustor from the insurance company, believing the adjustor is their friend or is going to help them, giving them statements without the advice of counsel and many times making big mistakes that prevent them from getting a full recovery. The insurance adjustor is not your friend. He's trained to act like your friend. His objective is to pay you as little money as possible. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much money can I recover in a motorcycle accident?

The potential recovery for victims of motorcycle accidents is pretty much the same as victims of automobile accidents. You can recover your medical expenses, your loss/earning capacity, uh, any disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, payment for any permanency that your injuries may have. But again, it may be limited, by the insurance policy that’s held by the car that hit you. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are motorcycle accident lawsuits common in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts we are seeing a rise in not only motorcycle accidents, but motorcycle accident cases. And what motorcyclists have to understand is they have the same rights as every other driver on the road. And there is insurance, they’re entitled to recovery for their injuries. They’re entitled to have their medical expenses paid, their lost earnings. As long as they can establish fault on the other driver. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What are the most common types of birth injuries?

The most common types of birth injuries we see in Massachusetts are, Cerebral Palsy, Bell's Palsy, fractured skull, bleeding into the brain. These are the types that can be caused by medical errors during the birth process. I'm attorny Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much does a birth injury lawsuit cost?

In Massachusetts, a beref [sp] injury lawsuit is handled on a contingent fee basis. It's going to cost the same for an inexperienced lawyer as it will for an experienced lawyer who has done these types of cases before. The fee is set by statute and it's based upon the attorney obtaining recovery for you and your child. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are automotive seat belt defects common?

Many times when there are auto accidents, whether they be single vehicle accidents or multiple vehicle accidents, and someone is ejected, who is a habitual seatbelt wearer and user, you have to look at the seatbelt because have been shown to fail. Either through impact on the buckle itself, or simply a defective latch. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured an their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Who's at fault when there is a tire defect?

If a defective or faulty tire causes a vehicle to go out of control and impact another vehicle run off the road, roll over, the manufacturer of the tires can be held responsible if it is shown that the tire was defective and it created a risk of serious personal injury or death. I am attorney Tom Kiley. I have been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Are car accident lawsuits common in Massachusetts?

"Many people who haven't been in car accidents think that if that happened to them, they're just going to call their insurance agent and that their car is going to be fixed, their medical bills are going to be paid, they're going to be paid for their time out of work, and they're going to be paid for the pain and suffering of this horrible experience that they've had. That's not the case. Insurance companies, they're in business to make a profit. They make a profit by paying as little as possible on your claim. The adjusters are trained to do this. Even with an experienced attorney involved, they still resist paying full value on claims. That's why many times these cases require being taken to court to hold the insurance company accountable to ensure that they pay full value for what happened to you. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades."

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What should I look for in a motorcycle accident lawyer?

If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should look for more than just an automobile accident attorney. You want to find someone who has experience in motorcycle cases, that understands how motorcycles handle, what the hazards are that motorcycle riders experience every day on the roadways. In our firm we handle many motorcycle accident cases, in fact, I'm a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, and have ridden over 100,000 miles on my own motorcycle. I identify with motorcycle riders, I know what they experience, I know how serious the injuries can be, I know how the insurance companies deal with them, and I know how to get them results. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachussetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Can Cerebral Palsy be prevented?

In many cases, cerebral palsy can be prevented. In some cases, it happens as the result of an infection, failure of the child to develop properly, but when there is trauma involved, such as the child spending too much time in the birth canal, the child's head being too large to pass through the birth canal, a forceps delivery, vacuum extraction; it can cause fracture of the skull, a bleed into the brain, deprivation of oxygen, which can lead directly to a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and a life altering injury for the child. I'm Attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What damages are covered in a Cerebral Palsy lawsuit?

In Massachusetts a child that has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, many times through a birth injury, has many elements of damage. The medical expenses involved in treating the Cerebral Palsy, therapies that are needed, occupational therapy, cost of any special schooling, around the clock care if needed, and lost earning capacity of the child over it's lifetime. As well as an award for loss of enjoyment of life, and for the disability, the permanent disability itself. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over 3 decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much money can be recovered in a Cerebral Palsy lawsuit?

In a Cerebral Palsy lawsuit in Massachusetts, virtually millions and millions of dollars can be recovered. It's all related to the amount of damage done to the child and the life altering nature of the injury for that particular child. There have been verdicts in Massachusetts in the 20 millions of dollars, which the jury found was the amount that was required to care for a child that was virtually over its entire life. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Can Cerebral Palsy lead to mental retardation?

Cerebral Palsy can in fact, cause mental retardation. The very nature of the injury involves trauma to the brain and it depends what areas of the brain are in fact, damaged as a result of the trauma, and what we're mostly talking about is trauma during the birth process, that causes many times, bleeds into the brain, brain damage. They can interfere with the ability of the child to thrive and develop cognitively. I'm attorney Tom Kiley I've been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts, for nearly three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What are the signs that a child may have Cerebral Palsy?

When parents come to us and they suspect something is wrong with their child. They notice their child doesn’t develop, doesn’t reach the normal milestones when it should. If can’t roll over, can’t crawl, can’t stand. And they don’t necessarily understand that something happened during the birth process. So the child needs to be worked up, and many times cerebral palsy is not diagnosed until the child is two or perhaps three years old. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is basically damage to the brain through trauma. It has many potential causes. Some are not preventable, some are. The ones that are preventable typically involve the treatment that's rendered to the mother and the child during the birth process. Leaving the child in the birth canal too long, a forceps delivery, vacuum extraction. Perhaps the failure to perform a cesarean section when the child is too large to pass through the birth canal. I'm Attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Is Cerebral Palsy widespread in Massachusetts?

Unfortunatly cerebral palsy cases are common in Massachusetts, as they are throughout the nation. In the United States it has been estimated there are ten thousand births a year that result in a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and the same holds true in Massachusetts. Two to three live births out of a thousand result in a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, you wouldn't think so in Massachusetts because of the level of medical care, our teaching hospitals, but it happens all the time, to frequently. I'm attorney Tom Kiley,I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much money can be recovered in an Erb's Palsy lawsuit?

When you're in an herbs palsy lawsuit in Massachusetts, you're seeking recovery for a child that has basically lost the use of one arm. Depending on how severe that injury is will set the tone for the damages. It's different in every case. It can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to in the millions of dollars. And to find out what a given case is worth, you need to consult an experienced herb palsy or medical malpractice attorney who knows what these cases are worth. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What is Erb's Palsy?

Erb's Palsy happens as a result of damage to the brachial plexus, which is in your chest. Many times it happens as a result of birth trauma. It can damage the nerves that run through your shoulder and down through the arm, basically depriving the person of use of their bicep and many times a dead arm that basically hangs by the side of the person and is useless. So in lawsuits in Massachusetts, we're looking to provide compensation for a person who is deprived of the use of one arm. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How long do birth injury lawsuits take?

In Massachusetts, a birth injury case can take from one to perhaps three years. Sometimes we settle the case prior to trial because the medical personel involved realize their responsibility and we negotiate a settlement. If that doesn't happen and the case goes to trial, it could take as long as three to three and a half years. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How much money can be recovered in a birth injury lawsuit?

In a birth injury lawsuit in Massachusetts because of the magnitude of damages, a brain injury to a child. Lack of ability perhaps to go to school, or to work, or have a career, can run in the millions of dollars. Awards have been as high as 25, 30, 40 million dollars. It has to be enough money to be able to care for a child throughout it's lifetime. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Why are birth injury awards so large?

In Massachusetts, as throughout the nation, birth injury awards can be very substantial, primarily because of the magnitude of the injury to the child. For example, cerebral palsy which is a damage to the brain as a result of trauma, it may have a child that has an inability to work over its lifetime are who needs care, 24 hour a day care. These are very expensive. They're all elements of damage in the cerebral palsy lawsuit, and juries have awarded tens and millions of dollars to victims. I'm Attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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How do I recognize if my child suffered a birth injury?

Many times when parents come to us with a question about what happened to their child, they start to notice that the child isn't reaching milestones. Has an inability to roll over as a young infant. Inability to crawl or stand and maybe doesn't have balance. And they're starting to question what's wrong with the child because they don't necessarily understand that something traumatic happened during the birth process. And as soon as parents start to notice those signs, not only should they get a medical work up but they should seek out an attorney who can sort through the medical records and advise them as to whether or not something happened during the birth. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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What is the most serious type of birth injury?

The most serious type of birth injuries that occur in Massachusetts are cerebral palsy and Erb palsy, anything that involves brain damage or paralysis are among the most serious birth injuries that occur. Cerebal palsy is the most unfortunate that we see because it's a life altering injury. Many times these individuals have no motor skills, they can't stand or walk appropriately and sometimes they suffer from mental retardation, which is very tragic. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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attorney: Thomas M. Kiley and Associates, LLP

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Who's at fault in a birth injury case?

Many times in a birth injury case the injury is caused by the failure of the physicians and the medical personnel involved to appropriately treat the mother and the child during the birth process. And this causes injury to the child that we refer to as a birth injury. It could be cerebral palsy, it could be - or a palsy. It could be some other traumatic injury to the child that is a result of the physician's or the hospital's neglect. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I have been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Are child safety seat defects common?

Over the last decade or so there have been tremendous advances in the design of child seats. They are much safer today than they were two decades ago. But, still every once in a while, we come across one that is fully designed or is defective and it allows the child to be in the vehicle basically unrestrained and many times ejected with serious consequences. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Can I sue if I was involved in a rollover accident?

If you or a loved one has been injured in either a single vehicle accident or a multiple vehicle accident involving the rollover of your vehicle, especially if there is roof crush or there is ejection of an occupant who is known to regularly wear a seatbelt, there may be responsibility on the part of the manufacturer of the vehicle. It's key to get in the hands of an experienced automobile product liability lawyer, a crash worthiness lawyer as it's known in the trade, who can guide you through the legal rights that you may have. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Are accidents from tire defects still common?

Tire defects are still a problem on roads in the United States today. They're hard to prevent against because tread separation just happens sometimes spontaneously. And no inspection of the tire by a lay person would really reveal that there's a risk of something happening. Once the tire fails, the vehicle is susceptible to going off the road, rolling over and causing serious, catastrophic injury to occupants or bystanders. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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How common are injuries from children's toys?

In 2006 there were approximately 220,000 child injuries as a result of defective products that are sold in this country. They range from defective toys that present strangulation, or choking hazards to defective bicycles, ATVs, scooters, child seats, playpens just about anything you can imagine your child comes in contact with. What happens is these corporations that make these products put profit before safety. They don't care about our children. We trust them to make products that are safe and will not harm our children, and they don't follow thorough on the responsibility. I'm attorney Tom Kiley, I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Is there recourse if my child was injured by a faulty toy?

As a parent of a child who’s injured as a result of a defective product or a defective toy, you must understand that there is hope. That there are attorneys that specialize in product liability that know how to hold companies responsible. They will instantly recognize whether there was a defect in the product or toy that caused harm to your child, and who and how to hold responsible. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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What are the potential impacts of a child's exposure to lead?

A child who is exposed to lead, especially during the formative years, can sustain brain damage, um, learning disabilities or even death depending upon the concentration of lead in their bodies and in their bloodstreams. It's very dangerous. Therefore, when it shows up in toys, it's virtually mind-boggling that, in this day and age, corporations would be so careless that they wouldn't exercise care in assuring that these toxic poisonous substances are not in our toys and hurting our children. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Are injures to children from toxic toys common?

Many times there are children that are injured by toys that are toxic in and of themselves either from the materials that they are made out of or dolls stuffed with or the lead finish or paint of the toy that are sold really to be use by children that will chew on them or put them in their mouths and of course most people are familiar with lead poisening and the devastating effects it can have on a child - it can create lung disabilities, brain damage, lifelong consequences all because corporations don't care I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachussets over three decades.

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What should I do if my child has been hurt by a defective toy?

As a parent of a child who’s been injured by a product or a defective toy, after seeking medical treatment for the child, the most important big thing they can do is preserve the product or the toy in the condition it was in at the time the child suffered his or her injury. Preserve the box and the instructions and bring it to a lawyer who has experience handling product liability cases. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Can birth injuries be prevented?

Many birth injuries can be prevented. And it goes directly to the level of care that's provided by our physicians and our hospitals, Many times doctors, or people that are in charge of the pre-natal care, for a mother who's expecting a child don't do what they're supposed to do. They don't monitor the mother's blood sugar. They don't determine whether she's diabetic and going to have a large baby that won't fit through the birth canal. These are very important things that have to be done. If a baby's too large and can't fit through the birth canal and a cesarean section is not performed, it's a formula for disaster. And many times will end up with trauma to the child, it can cause death, cerebral palsy, brain damage. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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How can a lawyer help with a Cerebral Palsy birth injury case?

As a lawyer in Massachusetts representing a Cerebral Palsy victim, we don't just represent the victim, we represent the family. This is an enormous problem for these parents. They come to us, they don't know where to turn, they don't know where to find money for the special needs the child requires. Outfitting the house for a handicap child, getting them to and from therapies, school, whatever training the child is able to engage in. And the child themselves will probably never have a normal life as these are life altering injuries. And they need money to replace their ability to work, to huge medical expenses, to 24-hour care and constant therapies throughout their lifetime. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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What is the statute of limitations on birth injury lawsuits?

There is a statute of limitations on birth-injury lawsuits in Massachusetts. It's very complicated. The action has be brought within seven years of the child being injured by the medical provider and no later than the child's ninth birthday. It's very important if you feel that you have a child that sustained a birth injury to consult with an experienced lawyer because the statute of limitations is a trap for the unwary. You need advice, you need to talk to an experienced lawyer who can guide you with respect to the ramifications of the statute of limitations in Massachusetts. It's one of the most important things that a parent can do. Many times we get these cases and it's too late and there's nothing we can do for the family that has a damaged child. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Are accidents from auto defects common?

Many times in auto accidents either the cause of the accident or the enhanced injury occurs as the result of the defective or faulty design of the vehicle itself. Unfortunately, most of the time that people are involved in single car accidents they have no idea the vehicle cause contributed to it. Many of these cases are never pursued. They never end up in the hands of lawyers. The thing to look for is, in SUVs, high center of gravity , the ability of the vehicle to roll over easily, such as the 15 passenger vans, failure of seatbelts, roof fall in event the vehicle rolls over, defective air bag - the air bag deploys but doesn't deploy at the appropriate time, protecting their occupant. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachussets for over three decades.

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What are some common child safety hazards in cars?

With respect to automobile safety, there are particular hazards that apply to children. They have to be restrained. Many times there are defective seat belts that upon impact release and the child is ejected from the vehicle. Or they are sitting in a child safety seat, that's inadequately designed or a manufacturing flaw, that will allow the child to be ejected from the vehicle. Once a child is ejected from a vehicle, the seriousness of the injuries increase dramatically because the child does not have the safety of being contained within the vehicle itself. These injures many times devastating. If they don't cause death they can cause spinal cord injury, brain injury or paralysis. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families, in Massachusetts, for over three decades.

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Why are large passenger vans prone to accidents?

The most dangerous vehicle in my experience on the road today is surprising to most people. It's a fifteen passenger van. It has a high center of gravity and once it's loaded up with people and equipment, its handling characteristics change and in bad weather or emergency maneuvers, it can fishtail and roll over. When it rolls over, because its structure is very weak, the roof collapses. When this happens, the injuries can be devastating especially with fifteen people. You have brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and death. Most people don't realize it - these vans are out they're. They're used by schools, sports teams, hotels, livery services. People ride in them every day and they're completely unaware of the magnitude of the injuries that can occur in one of these vans. I'm attorney Tom Kiley. I've been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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What do I look for when hiring a product liability lawyer?

The right product liability attorney can seek justice for you. He will know how to use our laws and our civil justice system to hold companies that don’t care, accountable. A manufacturer who manufactures or distributes a product that’s defective, that presents a hazard or a significant risk of injury or death can be held accountable under our laws for manufacturing and selling such a product. This can involve a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or simply a failure to warn or instruct the user of the product, such as a parent, of the hazards involved if it’s not used appropriately. I’m attorney Tom Kiley. I’ve been representing the seriously injured, and their families, in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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What should I look for in a birth injury lawyer?

If you are a parent who suspects that your child has been the victim of a birth injury, you need to look for an experienced attorney. One that’s walked this path before—that knows his or her way around medical records; has access to experts; that can review the record surrounding the birth to determine whether or not medical negligence was involved and caused harm to your child. And the great thing about it is that it’s not going to cost you anything for a consultation. I’m attorney Tom Kylee [SP]. I’ve been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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Why do you advocate for children who've been injured?

As an attorney and a child safety advocate, I believe it’s my role not only to provide compensation for an individual child, an individual family that’s suffered injury as the result of a defective toy or product, but also to send the message to the industry, that they can’t get away with it. If they put profits before safety, they’re going to be held accountable, and they’re going to have to change the way they do business so this doesn’t happen to the next child. I’m attorney Tom Kylee [SP]. I’ve been representing the seriously injured and their families in Massachusetts for over three decades.

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