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Pedestrian Accidents: Understanding Liability and Seeking Compensation in Massachusetts

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, leading to severe injuries and, in some cases, even fatalities. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts, it’s crucial to understand the legal aspects of such incidents, including liability and the process of seeking compensation. As experienced personal injury lawyers in Massachusetts, we aim to provide you with valuable insights to help you navigate through the complexities of pedestrian accident cases. Understanding

What You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Suit in Massachusetts

When processing the death of a loved one caused by someone else’s bad choices, you need skilled legal representation to advocate for your—and your late loved one’s—interests in the judicial system. Below, we lay out the basics of filing a wrongful death suit in Massachusetts. The Basics of a Wrongful Death Suit In general, whenever a living person could file a personal injury suit on behalf of himself or herself, the estate of a deceased

Punitive Damages and Personal Injury Cases: A Rare Option in Massachusetts Courts

American law commonly recognizes two major types of compensation, or damages, that are available to victims of personal injuries: compensatory and punitive. In general, Massachusetts and the other New England states do not allow for punitive damages. One exception to this in the Commonwealth is in wrongful death cases. Compensatory Damages: An Overview In short, compensatory damages seek to provide an equivalent dollar amount to make up for the losses incurred by an injury. These

Wrongful Death Suit in Massachusetts

The heartbreak of a loved one’s death is compounded by the logistical and financial stresses of providing a burial according to the deceased’s wishes, paying off residual bills, and coping with the loss of an income. In cases where a loved one’s death was caused by another’s actions, this can be especially emotionally difficult—but the law does allow for a remedy to the financial stress caused by a wrongful death. In Massachusetts, a wrongful death

My husband was in a fatal accident, can I file a wrongful death claim?

Under Massachusetts law, a person or company may be liable for wrongful death if the death of another is caused by (1) negligence, or failing to exercise reasonable care, (2) a “wanton or reckless act,” or (3) a breach of warranty. In order to bring forward a wrongful death claim, the surviving individual must have suffered damages due to the untimely death of another. Precisely who those survivors can be varies from state to state.

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Pedestrian Accidents: Understanding Liability and Seeking Compensation in Massachusetts

What You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Suit in Massachusetts

Punitive Damages and Personal Injury Cases: A Rare Option in Massachusetts Courts

Wrongful Death Suit in Massachusetts

My husband was in a fatal accident, can I file a wrongful death claim?

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