Holyoke, MA, Wrongful Death Lawyer

Death is particularly painful for loved ones when a person is taken from them too soon. Fortunately, family members can benefit from a wrongful death claim when a loved one is killed by negligence or an unlawful act. Holyoke, MA, wrongful death lawyers help ensure that grieving loved ones get the recompense and the funds for the future that they deserve.

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At Cava Law Firm,  our track record demonstrates our ability to recover the sums of money grieving clients need for the future. Our wrongful death lawyers serving in Holyoke, MA, fight hard to hold defendants and insurance companies accountable for the damages they owe. We are ready to meet and discuss your case.

When you choose Cava Law Firm, you get a firm with:

  • Decades of winning experience;
  • Award-winning Holyoke, MA, wrongful death attorneys;
  • Around-the-clock availability;
  • Free initial consultations; and
  • Personalized legal representation.

Although we cannot bring your loved one back, we can recover the money you need to help protect your future. If someone’s actions have taken your loved one from you, contact Cava Law Firm.

Call (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) today to speak with a wrongful death lawyer serving Holyoke, MA. Learn how Cava Law Firm can help. 

How Wrongful Death Happens

Wrongful death in Massachusetts occurs when a person is killed by negligence or wanton or willful actions. Although it can happen in any context, it occurs most frequently in the following contexts:

  • Traffic;
  • Dangerous jobs;
  • Situations involving intentional violence; and
  • Dangerous products.

What makes a death wrongful is the actions that caused it. In traffic, negligence or recklessness are common causes of death. For example, speeding and impaired driving both cause a fair share of traffic fatalities each year. In the medical context, negligence and recklessness on the part of medical professionals can lead to medical malpractice-based wrongful deaths.

Whatever the context, the attorney representing the decedent’s interests must prove that one or more parties are liable. They must perform investigations and gather proof of the negligent, reckless, or intentional act that caused the death. Without proof of fault, there can be no compensation for the decedent’s estate and family.

Wrongful Death Damages

Victims’ family members can receive both economic and non-economic damages from a wrongful death lawsuit. Economic damage consists of:

  • The decedent’s medical expenses prior to death;
  • Loss of income and future financial benefit; and
  • Burial and funeral expenses.

Non-economic damages are non-monetary in nature but are paid out with money. They include:

  • Loss of consortium;
  • Loss of companionship; and
  • Loss of parental guidance.

When you hire Cava Law Firm, you can rely on our Holyoke, MA, wrongful death attorneys to identify and vigorously pursue all of the damages you are owed.

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

It is important to note that not just any party can file a wrongful death claim in Massachusetts. Only the decedent’s personal representative has standing to file a wrongful death claim in MA. A personal representative is the party responsible for administering the decedent’s estate upon the death of the decedent.

Beneficiaries

Although the personal representative files the lawsuit, they will not be the beneficiaries of the proceeds of the lawsuit. Instead, the surviving family members of the decedent’s household are entitled to receive compensation. This includes current spouses and children. If neither of these exist, the parents and siblings of a decedent may recover the proceeds from the lawsuit.

Cava Law Firm leaves no compensation behind when fighting for clients. 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have wrongful death questions, read on for answers. You can also call our office any time to speak with a wrongful death attorney working in Holyoke, MA.

What is the time limit for filing wrongful death lawsuits?

The personal representative of a decedent’s estate must file a wrongful death lawsuit within three years of the date of death in most cases. Failure to do so results in a loss of the right to sue for wrongful death. Sadly, this occurs frequently due to delays. Family members who have lost someone should seek to ensure that a lawsuit is filed on behalf of their loved one before the time runs out. Speaking with a Holyoke, MA, wrongful death attorney is a good place to start.

Will there be a wrongful death trial?

In most cases, wrongful death claims never make it to trial. Settlements are the norm. However, some wrongful death cases involve complex issues that ultimately require a trial. Whether your case is settled or litigated, you can expect the Holyoke, MA, wrongful death attorneys at Cava Law Firm to fight hard for you every step of the way.

How long does it take to resolve wrongful death cases?

Some cases require a few months to resolve, whereas others can take a year or more. How quickly a wrongful death case is resolved depends on many factors, including the complexity of the case and the quality of the proof. At Cava Law Firm, we work diligently to get families the compensation they need as quickly as is prudent under the circumstances.

How much is available in damages in wrongful death claims?

It varies from claim to claim. The compensation family members receive is ultimately largely based on the sum total of the compensable damages they are owed. Additionally, the skill and experience of the attorney involved factor heavily into the equation. At Cava Law Firm, we know how much our clients should receive and fight hard to get them properly compensated.

Need more answers? Our Holyoke, MA, wrongful death lawyers are ready to help. Call at any time with your questions.

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Winning Is No Accident With Cava Law Firm

Grieving families need an advocate they can trust. Cava Law Firm has been fighting for injury victims and their families for years and is ready to fight for you. We hold insurance companies and defendants accountable for all damages owed to our clients.

Do you need counsel and guidance for a wrongful death situation? Contact Cava Law Firm for answers and hope for the future. Call (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) today.

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Attorney Jennifer L. Cava-Foreman would like to take the guesswork out of choosing a lawyer by letting the facts and her winning verdicts speak for themselves. Attorney Cava-Foreman is known in the local courts and has firsthand experience with many types of cases ranging from personal injury to criminal defense. Attorney Cava-Foreman understands that every case and every client is different. Whether a client is injured or mixed up in a criminal matter, she will provide the legal advice needed and stand up for her client in court. [ Attorney Bio ]

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