Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

Few things are more difficult than the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to an accident. The sudden or accidental death of a family member or loved one impacts a family over a lifetime. Although there is no amount of money that can replace a loved one, a wrongful death claim may provide compensation to families for their losses and consequences.

The type and amount of damages survivors can recover depends on their relationship to the deceased person. For instance, survivors can get reimbursed for the value of lost support and services prior to the death, and for the estimated value of lost future services and support.

Family members can also recover for any emergency or medical bills and funeral expenses that they incurred as a result of the deceased person’s injuries and death. Additional damages can cover mental pain and suffering that resulted from the unexpected death, which includes pain and suffering of the surviving family members as well as any potential pain and suffering of the deceased person prior to their death. Furthermore, spouses can recover for loss of companionship, and minor children and handicapped children who lose a single parent can also recover for loss of parental companionship, guidance, and instruction. Massachusetts also recognizes parental loss of consortium claims where a parent suffers the loss of a minor child.

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