Our Wrongful Death Practice Areas
“Compassionate representation for families seeking justice across Massachusetts.”
At Massachusetts Wrongful Death law, our attorneys represent families in a wide range of wrongful death claims. Every case is unique, and our goal is to provide personalized guidance and aggressive representation to help you achieve justice. Explore our practice areas below to learn how we can help you.
Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death
Motor vehicle wrongful death cases arise when a loved one loses their life in a fatal accident caused by another driver’s negligence or recklessness. These tragedies often involve car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accidents where speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, or other careless actions lead to devastating consequences. Families are left facing not only emotional grief but also financial burdens such as medical bills, funeral expenses, and loss of income. Seeking legal help in these cases ensures accountability and provides families with the compensation and justice they deserve.
Car Accident Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one in a car crash is devastating, especially when caused by a negligent or reckless driver. Families are often left with grief, medical bills, funeral costs, and the loss of financial and emotional support. A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to seek justice and hold the at-fault driver accountable. Our firm is committed to providing compassionate guidance while pursuing maximum compensation for your family’s losses. We work tirelessly to ensure you receive both the financial recovery and the sense of justice you deserve.
Truck Accident Wrongful Death
Collisions with commercial trucks and large vehicles often result in devastating, fatal outcomes. These cases are more complex than regular car accidents because they may involve multiple liable parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and insurers. Families who lose loved ones in truck accidents face not only overwhelming grief but also significant financial challenges. Our firm has the experience and resources to investigate these cases, hold negligent parties accountable, and pursue maximum compensation. We are dedicated to helping families achieve justice and financial security after a tragic truck accident wrongful death.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death
Collisions with commercial trucks and large vehicles often result in devastating, fatal outcomes. These cases are more complex than regular car accidents because they may involve multiple liable parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and insurers. Families who lose loved ones in truck accidents face not only overwhelming grief but also significant financial challenges. Our firm has the experience and resources to investigate these cases, hold negligent parties accountable, and pursue maximum compensation. We are dedicated to helping families achieve justice and financial security after a tragic truck accident wrongful death.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death
When drivers fail to pay attention, pedestrians are the most vulnerable on the road. Tragically, many pedestrian accidents result in fatalities, leaving families to cope with devastating loss and unexpected financial burdens. A wrongful death claim can provide accountability and help cover funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering caused by the loss of a loved one. Our firm is dedicated to standing by families during this difficult time, thoroughly investigating each case, and pursuing full justice and fair compensation from negligent drivers and their insurers.
Drunk Driving Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one to a drunk driver is heartbreaking and infuriating because it is entirely preventable. Families are left grieving while also facing financial hardships such as funeral expenses and lost income. A wrongful death claim not only provides compensation but also holds the intoxicated driver accountable for their reckless actions. Our firm is committed to fighting for justice in these cases, ensuring families receive the financial support they need while sending a strong message that drunk driving will not be tolerated.
Hit-and-Run Fatality Claims
When a loved one is killed in a hit-and-run accident, the pain is compounded by the driver’s attempt to escape responsibility. Families are left grieving, often uncertain about how to seek justice or compensation. Even if the driver is not immediately found, there may be options through insurance claims or legal action once the driver is identified. Our firm works tirelessly to investigate hit-and-run cases, pursue every avenue for recovery, and ensure families are not left without support. We fight to hold negligent drivers accountable and secure the justice your family deserves.
Medical Negligence Wrongful Death
Medical negligence wrongful death occurs when a patient loses their life due to a healthcare provider’s error, neglect, or failure to meet the accepted standard of care. These cases may involve surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, medication errors, or hospital negligence. Families facing such a tragic loss deserve accountability and may pursue a wrongful death claim to seek justice, prevent similar errors in the future, and recover compensation for their loss.
Hospital Negligence Wrongful Death
When hospitals fail to provide proper care, the consequences can be tragic. Mistakes such as delayed treatment, lack of monitoring, or administrative errors may lead to a patient’s wrongful death. Families who trusted medical professionals are often left with grief and unanswered questions. A wrongful death claim can help uncover the truth, hold negligent hospitals accountable, and provide financial support for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering. Our firm is dedicated to guiding families through these complex cases with compassion, determination, and the pursuit of justice.
Surgical Error Wrongful Death
Surgery always carries risks, but when a patient dies due to a preventable mistake, it can be devastating for families. Surgical errors—such as operating on the wrong site, anesthesia mistakes, or improper procedures—may constitute wrongful death. Families deserve answers, accountability, and compensation for their loss. Our firm investigates surgical negligence thoroughly, working with medical experts to uncover the truth and prove responsibility. We are committed to helping families recover damages for funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one due to surgical error.
Misdiagnosis Wrongful Death
A delayed or incorrect diagnosis can prevent patients from receiving the treatment they urgently need, sometimes with fatal consequences. When a loved one dies because a medical professional failed to recognize or properly diagnose a serious condition, it may constitute wrongful death. Families deserve justice, accountability, and compensation for their profound loss. Our firm works with medical experts to investigate misdiagnosis cases, prove negligence, and fight for the financial recovery families need. We are dedicated to helping you seek answers and hold healthcare providers responsible for their critical mistakes.
Birth Injury Wrongful Death
When drivers fail to pay attention, pedestrians are the most vulnerable on the road. Tragically, many pedestrian accidents result in fatalities, leaving families to cope with devastating loss and unexpected financial burdens. A wrongful death claim can provide accountability and help cover funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering caused by the loss of a loved one. Our firm is dedicated to standing by families during this difficult time, thoroughly investigating each case, and pursuing full justice and fair compensation from negligent drivers and their insurers.
Nursing Home Wrongful Death
Families trust nursing homes to provide safe and compassionate care for their loved ones. Sadly, neglect, abuse, or inadequate medical attention can lead to fatal consequences. When a nursing home resident dies due to negligence—such as untreated infections, malnutrition, falls, or lack of supervision—it may be considered wrongful death. Our firm is dedicated to holding nursing homes and caregivers accountable for these preventable tragedies. We fight to secure justice and compensation for grieving families while ensuring that negligent facilities are exposed and changes are made to protect other vulnerable residents.
Workplace & Industrial Wrongful Death
Workplace and industrial wrongful death cases occur when unsafe working conditions, inadequate safety protocols, or employer negligence lead to a fatal accident. These incidents can involve construction sites, factories, heavy machinery, or exposure to hazardous materials. Families not only suffer a devastating personal loss but may also face financial hardships from lost income and benefits. A wrongful death claim can help hold employers and responsible parties accountable while securing the justice and compensation families deserve.
Construction Accident Wrongful Death
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, and accidents can tragically result in fatalities. Falls, equipment failures, electrocutions, or safety violations often cause preventable deaths. When negligence or unsafe conditions lead to the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. Our firm is dedicated to investigating these complex cases, holding employers, contractors, or third parties accountable, and securing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering. We fight to ensure families receive justice while promoting safer workplace practices for others.
Industrial Accident Fatalities
Industrial workplaces often involve heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and high-risk environments. Tragically, accidents in these settings can lead to fatal injuries, leaving families devastated. Whether caused by equipment failures, unsafe practices, or employer negligence, these deaths may give rise to wrongful death claims. Our firm is experienced in handling complex industrial accident cases, working to identify all responsible parties and hold them accountable. We are committed to helping families recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering, while also pushing for safer workplace standards to prevent future tragedies.
Workplace Injury Wrongful Death
When a loved one dies due to a workplace accident, families are left with grief and financial uncertainty. Fatal injuries can result from unsafe conditions, lack of proper training, equipment failures, or employer negligence. In addition to workers’ compensation benefits, families may also pursue wrongful death claims against responsible third parties. Our firm is dedicated to investigating these tragic cases, identifying all avenues for recovery, and securing fair compensation for funeral costs, lost wages, and emotional suffering. We stand by families to ensure justice is served and accountability is upheld.
OSHA Violation Wrongful Death
Workplace safety standards set by OSHA exist to protect employees from preventable harm. When employers ignore these regulations, the results can be fatal. Families who lose loved ones due to OSHA violations—such as lack of protective equipment, unsafe machinery, or hazardous conditions—have the right to seek justice. A wrongful death claim can hold negligent employers and third parties accountable while providing financial support for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional loss. Our firm is committed to fighting for families impacted by OSHA-related fatalities and ensuring workplace safety standards are enforced.
Toxic Exposure Wrongful Death
Toxic exposure to dangerous chemicals, hazardous materials, or environmental pollutants can lead to fatal illnesses and conditions such as cancer, respiratory failure, or organ damage. When negligence by employers, manufacturers, or property owners causes a preventable death, families may pursue a wrongful death claim. These cases often require detailed investigations and expert testimony to prove liability. Our firm has the experience to handle complex toxic exposure claims, holding responsible parties accountable while helping families recover compensation for medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of their loss.
Defective & Dangerous Products
Defective and dangerous product wrongful death cases arise when a faulty product causes a fatal injury. These tragedies may involve unsafe vehicles, defective machinery, hazardous household items, or unsafe medical devices and medications. Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe for use. When they fail in this duty, and it results in the loss of life, families may pursue a wrongful death claim to hold them accountable and recover compensation.
Defective Product Wrongful Death
When a defective or dangerous product causes a fatal injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held legally responsible. Defective products can include unsafe vehicles, faulty machinery, dangerous medical devices, or hazardous household goods. Families who lose loved ones due to product defects have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim to secure justice and compensation. Our firm investigates these complex cases, works with experts to prove liability, and fights to hold negligent companies accountable while helping families recover financial support for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering.
Pharmaceutical Wrongful Death
When a defective or dangerous product causes a fatal injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held legally responsible. Defective products can include unsafe vehicles, faulty machinery, dangerous medical devices, or hazardous household goods. Families who lose loved ones due to product defects have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim to secure justice and compensation. Our firm investigates these complex cases, works with experts to prove liability, and fights to hold negligent companies accountable while helping families recover financial support for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering.
Medical Device Wrongful Death
Medical devices are designed to improve health and save lives, but when they are defective or improperly designed, the results can be fatal. Faulty implants, surgical devices, or monitoring equipment may cause severe complications leading to wrongful death. Families who lose loved ones due to unsafe medical devices have the right to seek accountability from manufacturers, distributors, or healthcare providers. Our firm investigates these complex cases, works with medical experts, and fights to hold negligent parties responsible while pursuing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one.
Automotive Defect Wrongful Death
When a vehicle contains a dangerous defect—such as faulty airbags, brake failures, tire blowouts, or steering malfunctions—it can lead to deadly accidents. In these cases, the automaker, parts manufacturer, or distributor may be held legally responsible for a wrongful death. Families deserve justice when preventable defects cause the loss of a loved one. Our firm investigates automotive defect cases, works with industry experts to prove liability, and fights against large manufacturers to secure fair compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. We are committed to holding negligent companies accountable.
Consumer Product Wrongful Death
Everyday consumer products should be safe for use, but defective or poorly designed items can cause fatal injuries. From household appliances and children’s toys to electronics and tools, dangerous products may place unsuspecting families at risk. When a loved one dies due to a hazardous product, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held accountable through a wrongful death claim. Our firm investigates these cases, works with product safety experts, and fights to secure compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one to a preventable tragedy.
Premises Liability Wrongful Death
Premises liability wrongful death cases occur when unsafe or poorly maintained property conditions lead to a fatal accident. This can include slip and fall incidents, inadequate security, unsafe structures, fires, or other hazards on residential, commercial, or public property. Property owners and managers have a legal duty to keep their premises safe, and when negligence causes the loss of life, families may seek justice and rightful compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Slip and Fall Wrongful Death
Slip and fall accidents may seem minor, but in severe cases they can tragically result in death—especially when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions. Hazards such as wet floors, poor lighting, broken stairs, or uneven walkways can cause fatal injuries. Families who lose loved ones due to a property owner’s negligence may pursue a wrongful death claim for justice and financial recovery. Our firm investigates these incidents thoroughly, holds negligent parties accountable, and seeks compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering families endure after such preventable accidents.
Drowning Wrongful Death
Drowning accidents are often preventable and may occur at swimming pools, lakes, beaches, or even private residences when proper safety measures are not in place. Negligence such as lack of supervision, inadequate safety equipment, or unsafe premises can tragically lead to wrongful death. Families facing such a devastating loss deserve justice and accountability. Our firm investigates drowning cases thoroughly, identifies all responsible parties, and fights to secure compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and the profound emotional toll caused by the loss of a loved one.
Building Collapse Wrongful Death
A building collapse is one of the most catastrophic accidents, often leading to multiple fatalities and life-changing consequences for families. These tragedies may result from poor construction, structural defects, lack of maintenance, or safety violations. When negligence plays a role, surviving family members have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Our firm works with engineers and safety experts to uncover the cause, hold property owners, contractors, or developers accountable, and fight for compensation covering funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering of losing a loved one.
Negligent Security Wrongful Death
Property owners have a duty to provide reasonable security to protect visitors and residents from foreseeable harm. When inadequate security—such as lack of lighting, broken locks, or absent security personnel—leads to a fatal assault, shooting, or other violent act, it may be considered wrongful death. Families deserve justice when negligence in safety results in tragedy. Our firm investigates negligent security cases, identifies responsible parties, and pursues maximum compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. We are committed to holding property owners accountable and ensuring safer environments for others.
Fire Wrongful Death Cases
Fires can cause devastating, fatal injuries, often leaving families with unimaginable loss. Many of these tragedies are preventable and may result from faulty wiring, defective appliances, unsafe buildings, or a property owner’s negligence in maintaining fire safety. When a loved one dies in a fire caused by negligence, families may pursue a wrongful death claim to hold responsible parties accountable. Our firm investigates the cause of the fire, works with experts to prove liability, and fights for compensation covering funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one.
Violent & Criminal Acts
Wrongful death resulting from violent or criminal acts occurs when an individual’s life is taken due to intentional harm, assault, or unlawful behavior. Families in these cases not only face deep emotional trauma but also deserve justice and accountability through both the criminal system and civil claims. A wrongful death lawsuit can help provide compensation for financial losses and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Assault Wrongful Death
When a loved one is killed due to a violent assault, the loss is both heartbreaking and unjust. Beyond criminal charges, families have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible individual or any third party whose negligence contributed to the tragedy—such as a property owner who failed to provide adequate security. Our firm is dedicated to helping families seek justice through civil action, holding wrongdoers accountable, and pursuing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering caused by a preventable, violent act.
Police Brutality Wrongful Death
When law enforcement officers use excessive force or act outside the bounds of the law, the consequences can be deadly. Families who lose loved ones to police brutality face immense grief and often struggle to find justice. A wrongful death claim allows survivors to hold officers, departments, or municipalities accountable for misconduct. Our firm stands with families in these complex cases, working to uncover the truth, demand accountability, and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. We are committed to fighting for justice in the face of abuse of power.
Domestic Violence Wrongful Death
Domestic violence can tragically escalate to fatal consequences, leaving families devastated by the loss of a loved one. In addition to criminal charges against the abuser, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim to hold the responsible party civilly accountable. These cases may also involve third-party negligence, such as landlords or agencies that failed to act despite warning signs. Our firm approaches domestic violence wrongful death cases with compassion and determination, fighting to secure justice, accountability, and compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional suffering families endure.
Transportation & Other Accidents
Transportation and other accident-related wrongful death cases involve tragedies beyond typical motor vehicle crashes. These may include incidents on buses, trains, airplanes, or other public and private transportation, as well as workplace or recreational accidents. When negligence, poor safety measures, or carelessness lead to the loss of life, families have the right to pursue justice and fair compensation.
MBTA Accident Wrongful Death
Fatal accidents involving the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) can occur on buses, trains, trolleys, or at stations due to operator negligence, mechanical failures, or unsafe conditions. When these tragic incidents result in wrongful death, families have the right to hold the MBTA or other responsible parties accountable. Our firm has the knowledge and resources to handle these complex claims, working to uncover the truth and fight for justice. We pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering, while ensuring negligent parties are held responsible for preventable transit-related deaths.
Boating Accident Wrongful Death
Boating accidents can quickly turn tragic, often resulting in fatal injuries from collisions, capsizing, or drowning. When negligence—such as operator inexperience, intoxication, or unsafe vessel conditions—causes a wrongful death, families have the right to seek justice. These cases may involve private boat owners, commercial operators, or manufacturers of defective equipment. Our firm investigates the circumstances, determines liability, and fights to secure compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one. We are committed to holding negligent parties accountable in fatal boating accident cases.
Winter Weather Accident Wrongful Death
Snow, ice, and hazardous winter conditions often lead to serious accidents that can tragically result in wrongful death. While weather plays a role, negligence—such as reckless driving, failure to clear walkways, or poor property maintenance—can make these accidents preventable. Families who lose loved ones in winter weather-related incidents may pursue a wrongful death claim against negligent drivers, property owners, or municipalities. Our firm investigates these cases thoroughly and fights to hold responsible parties accountable while seeking compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the emotional toll of such a devastating loss.
