Child Injury & Abuse

Massachusetts Child Injury and Abuse Cases at Kiley Law Group

Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and it is essential that all of us play our part to protect them from dangers in the world. That’s why when children are injured at the hands of another’s negligence, Kiley Law Group is your partner in holding the responsible parties accountable. These situations are often sensitive, and the decision to pursue legal action is not one to be taken lightly. Kiley Law Group knows and understands this dynamic, and provides the support needed for the victim and the family, all while seeking the compensation to attempt to right these wrongs.

While there is no possible way to erase the past, Kiley Law Group has spent the last 50 years obtaining favorable judgments for Massachusetts families who have been affected by childhood injuries. The accomplished Massachusetts and New Hampshire Injury attorneys at Kiley Law Group understand the physical, emotional and financial tolls these injuries can inflict on victims and their families.

To Discuss Your Child Injury and Abuse Case, Contact Tom Kiley and His Team of Personal Injury Attorneys

The victims of child injuries need the protection of a group of attorneys who have a proven track record of success winning in defending children. The attorneys at the Kiley Law Group have spent 50 years protecting New England victims and their families, providing the compassionate service necessary to face the neglectful perpetrator and the powerful insurance companies behind them.

In a child injury case, there are numerous things to consider:

Medical treatment
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Pain and suffering
Counseling and special education
Special home accommodations

Kiley Law Group can help you and your family obtain the compensation necessary to help address these issues and those that may arise in the future, giving you the ability to live your life with as much normalcy as possible.

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Child Injury Overview

Contacting an Attorney about a Child Injury
Liability in Child Injury Cases
Compensation in Child Injury Cases

Types of Child Injury Cases

Child Abuse and Neglect
Bullying and Harassment
Residential Education Facility Abuse
Abuse by a Staff Member or Authority Figure
Child Sexual Assault
Park and Playground Accidents
Dog Bites
Abuse of Special Needs Youth
Abuse of Youth with Mental Illness

Child Injury Resources

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Sexual Assault Resources
Choosing a Residential Education
Facility
Coping with Cyberbullying

Contacting an Attorney about a Child Injury

Facing a serious injury due to abuse or negligence is a sad reality for many children and their parents. And the prospect of coping with the aftermath of a child injury can be even more terrifying if the injury was the result of abuse or negligence by a caregiver or other trusted adult.

The Kiley Law Group has extensive experience in these sensitive and challenging cases, and our attorneys are here to help relieve some of the burden you feel and to seek the financial peace of mind you and your child need to move forward. If your child suffered harm due to abuse or neglect, please call us for your free consultation. Our lawyers are here to guide you through this difficult time, and we never charge unless we collect on your behalf.

Liability in Child Injury Cases

If your newborn suffered a birth injury or death that may have been due to the negligence of a caregiver, it’s not only important to contact an attorney, it’s critical to work with a law firm that has a track record of success in birth injury cases. The Kiley Law Group has extensive experience in birth injury claims, and we understand the physical, emotional and financial impacts a birth injury can have on a child and his or family in the short-term and over the course of a lifetime.

If you’re confronted with the terrifying reality of a birth injury, you don’t have to face the burden alone. After you’ve ensured the safety of your ones, contact us online. We can walk you through what documentation to save and what steps to take next, and we can arrange to meet you in person, even at the hospital. Our attorneys are here to help you move past this difficult time and recover the peace of mind you need to begin a new chapter in your life.

Compensation in Child Injury Cases

The effects of an injury to a child can extend beyond recovery and even into adulthood. Compensation in child injury cases varies widely, but it may include money for:

Medical treatment
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Pain and suffering
Counseling and special education
Special home accommodationsLoss of earning potential

The Kiley Law Group has more than three decades of experience in injury cases, and we understand how to seek fair compensation for physical and mental costs associated with child injuries. When settlement offers are not adequate for your needs, our lawyers have the trial expertise necessary to take your case to court.

Child Abuse and Neglect

The Massachusetts Department of Children & Families investigates approximately 75,000 reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect each year. Though abuse and neglect sometimes result in physical injuries, other damage is not always visible. The consequences of child abuse and neglect can also include poor health, low self-esteem, and emotional and behavioral problems.

Abuse and neglect know no bounds; they can occur at homes, daycares, schools, camps and other settings in which you expect your child to be safe. Abuse and neglect may occur day after day, or be a traumatic one-time event. The attorneys at the Kiley Law Group understand the far-reaching effects of child abuse and neglect, and we are proud to serve as advocates for victims.

Residential Education Facility Abuse

Residential education programs can be great opportunities for children and teens to grow as individuals and receive a quality education that will put them on the right track for college and careers. Unfortunately, children at even the best facilities are sometimes subject to abuse or harassment by fellow students or by staff members.

Physical abuse, bullying, harassment and sexual assault have all occurred in these environments that are supposed to provide nurturing places to learn. The attorneys at the Kiley Law Group have successfully handled a broad range of residential student education facility cases, and we know how to help you and your family hold the responsible parties accountable.

Name calling or other verbal abuse
Unwanted physical contact
Unwanted sexual advances or contact
Bullying and harassment do not always stem from peers;

all too often, a trusted adult is responsible for the devastation that bullying and other types of harassment can cause. At Kiley Law Group, we can’t take back the experiences your child was subjected to, but we can make sure his or her future is protected, and that he or she is able to get the help needed to move forward.

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying and other forms of harassment can have severe adverse effects on children that follow them into adulthood or, in some sad cases, lead to suicide. The spread of social media outlets has made cyberbullying a growing concern. Bullying and harassment comes in many forms:

Name calling or other verbal abuse
Unwanted physical contact
Unwanted sexual advances or contact
Bullying and harassment do not always stem from peers;

Residential Education Facility Abuse

Residential education programs can be great opportunities for children and teens to grow as individuals and receive a quality education that will put them on the right track for college and careers. Unfortunately, children at even the best facilities are sometimes subject to abuse or harassment by fellow students or by staff members.

Physical abuse, bullying, harassment and sexual assault have all occurred in these environments that are supposed to provide nurturing places to learn. The attorneys at Kiley Law Group have successfully handled a broad range of residential student education facility cases, and we know how to help you and your family hold the responsible parties accountable.

Abuse by a Staff Member or Authority Figure

When physical or psychological abuse is committed by a person that you and your child view as a figure of trust and authority, the betrayal can be devastating. Yet instances of child abuse and neglect are often perpetrated by those in positions of power, and children with learning disabilities, mental illnesses or other special needs are often targeted.

Schools, residential educational facilities, special education centers and other institutions have an obligation to care for and protect children. No one—especially a child—deserves to be victimized, and when abuse or neglect occurs in these environments, it is rarely limited to one child. At the Kiley Law Group, our lawyers are committed to protecting the rights of children who have been victims of abuse or neglect by institutional staff members or other authority figures.

Child Sexual Assault

No one, least of all a child, should have to cope with the trauma of sexual assault. Children are unfortunately vulnerable to sexual assault, even in settings such as schools and care facilities that are supposed to offer protection. Often, child victims of sexual assault may not want to discuss the situation due to feelings of guilt, shame, anger or confusion.

Kiley Law Group understands the sensitive nature of sexual assault. Our attorneys have extensive experience in child injury cases, and we know the costs associated with recovering from sexual assault. If you believe your child is a victim of sexual assault, our lawyers are here to pursue the financial peace of mind you and your child need to move forward.