UTI Antibiotic Left 44-Year-Old Walpole Woman Unable to Walk Boston – Keches Law Group has teamed up with Tom Bosworth of Bosworth Law, a Philadelphia based catastrophic injury firm, filing a lawsuit this week on behalf of Talia Smith, age 44, of Walpole, for permanent and irreversible injuries she has suffered from taking just 3 antibiotic pills. The antibiotic—Ciprofloxacin (“Cipro” for short)—carries a blackbox warning that it can cause “disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions” to the central nervous system. Smith alleges in the lawsuit that the Beth Israel Deacones ..read more

Move Highlights How Lawsuits Improve Safety Measures in America  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the last remaining form of asbestos, specifically chrysotile asbestos, used in America has been prohibited, in a move that marks an important milestone for chemical safety.  “EPA has been working expeditiously to put the nation’s chemical safety program back on track and finally realize the protections of the 2016 law. This action is just the beginning as we work to protect all American families, workers, and communities from toxic chemicals,” said EPA Admin ..read more

Attorney Sean Kiely had a happy childhood growing up in Waterford, on the southern coast of Ireland. But he says where he is from, emigration to America or another country, is an option people always consider. After he finished college, he decided it was the right next step for him.  Seven years later, he says he wants to stay here forever.  How do Ireland and America Compare? “It’s very similar to America,” Kiely says about growing up in Ireland.  He says the Irish-American population in cities on the east coast of the United States and specifically in Boston, have done a go ..read more

Were you a victim of sex trafficking at a hotel? Contact our skilled attorneys for help. Click Here Keches Law Group has filed a lawsuit against Choice Hotels International on behalf of a Massachusetts woman who alleges she was a victim of sex trafficking when she was held and exploited on their properties from 2016-2018.   Our lawsuit aims to hold Choice Hotels accountable for not only benefiting from and facilitating the actions of our client’s captors by failing to take effective measures to prevent or stop it, but that Choice ignored the obvious trafficking happening on their p ..read more

Christine Wheeler takes a shot during a ball hockey skills competition. Keches Colleagues weigh in with their own experiences in athletics.  During the 2021-2022 season, more than 225,000 female student athletes participated in collegiate championship sports, according to the NCAA. That was the biggest single season increase since the 2000-2001 season. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. According to a study by Statista, 3.24 million female athletes played high school sports over the same time frame. And they are accomplishing great things. In March 2024, University of Iowa Basketball ..read more

Getting into a car accident, even a minor one, is a scary situation. In the moment you might be nervous or shocked, but you want to make sure you’re taking all the appropriate measures to stay safe and get the information you need. Read on to learn what to do right after you get into a car accident. >> The Sobering Truth About Driving While Intoxicated I Got In a Car Crash. What Do I Do? There is a lot to remember and the time right after a car crash is important. Make sure to calm yourself down, and think logically. Here is the order that you should address the situation. 1. Should I P ..read more

Keches Took Case After Client was Rejected by Multiple Law Firms  Keches Law Group Attorneys Jeff Catalano and Gisela DaSilva recovered $1.25 million related to the wrongful death of a young woman at a rehabilitation facility where she sought inpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders.  The mother of the patient contacted multiple law firms prior to Keches Law Group, but she said the other firms declined the case because of her daughter’s history of mental health issues and drug use.  “We took this case on because people who live with addiction and ment ..read more

Attorney Stacey Marmorstein’s client worked hard to get her brother into a high-quality care facility – the kind of facility you could trust would look after your loved one. Her brother had been disabled for nearly 30 years, so our client knew the level of support he needed.  Tragically, our client’s brother choked to death while eating lunch unattended, even though the facility was aware that, due to his medical conditions, he was at greater risk of choking.   “No person should be concerned about the safety of their loved ones in a high-quality facility,” said Marmorstein. “O ..read more

Choosing to undergo surgery is a serious decision made with all information available, and when a patient is suffering from an illness or trying to recover from an injury, it’s comforting to know that they have a reliable surgeon performing the procedure.  But due to the practice of concurrent surgery, the surgeon performing your surgery might not be who you expect. Keep reading to find out what concurrent surgeries are and what they mean for patients. Read on for the answers to questions like:  What are Concurrent Surgeries? Why Do Hospitals Schedule Concurrent Surgeries? What Are ..read more

Over the course of a case, our attorneys spend a lot of time with their clients. There are long days, late nights, shared meals, and bonds formed. When the case ends, our lawyers and staff share in the joy of a win or offer a place to turn when things don’t work out. We know our clients, and know what the case means to them, their family and their future.   “Even after their case has settled, I always tell my clients, this doesn’t terminate our relationship,” says Keches Law Workers’ Compensation Senior Attorney Lauren Van Iderstine. “I always make a joke that ‘you’re stuck with m ..read more