Category: Wrongful Death

Massachusetts Punitive Damages After A Wrongful Death Claim

Most wrongful death settlements cover your actual losses, which includes medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income, and the financial support your family member would have provided. Punitive damages are different. They're not meant to compensate you for anything; instead, they exist to punish the defendant for conduct so egregious that the law wants to make an example of them. Massachusetts allows punitive damages in wrongful death cases, but only under specif... CONTINUE READING

What Qualifies As a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Unintentional injury deaths are among the top five leading causes of death in the United States. Over 150,000 American families lose loved ones each year as a result of unintentional injuries caused by or due to the fault of another person or entity. Moving on from the passing of a loved one is extremely difficult, but it's especially tough when a loved one dies because of someone else's fault. It is a sudden and tragic situation that can leave the surviving family bearing the overw... CONTINUE READING

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    Who Pays If You Are Partially at Fault? Massachusetts’ Comparative Negligence Rule Explained

    If the other driver says you were at fault for an accident, that does not automatically mean you lose your right to compensation. Massachusetts law allows injured drivers and passengers to recover damages in some shared-fault car accident claims, but the percentage of blame assigned to each perso...