Massachusetts Personal Injury Library

Pursuing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the Case of a Fatal Child Bicycle Accident (Part B)

Common Procedures in Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The attorneys at Kiley Law Group are well-versed in Massachusetts child injury cases and wrongful death laws. They will be able to guide you through the state’s statutes and regulations and the various steps of a wrongful death lawsuit.

Here are some things to know about wrongful death lawsuit procedures and practices:

• Your wrongful death lawsuit will likely be handled by a judge who will examine the facts of the case – including the nature of the bicycle accident- and the award sought.
• The amount of award, or restitution, will depend upon factors like medical expenses, funeral costs and pain and suffering.
• A judge usually has some discretion when considering monetary awards in a wrongful death lawsuit.
• Your trial might benefit from the testimony of an expert witness. This might include a public safety officer with extensive knowledge on car and bicycle accidents resulting in child injury or a neurological expert who can provide insight into bike helmet safety issues.
• Hiring an expert who can testify about the pain your child suffered can also be beneficial, albeit distressing.

When selecting a child injury attorney you’ll want to ask critical questions such as: how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with bicycle accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?

For over 30 years, Kiley Law Group located in Boston and Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained Massachusetts wrongful death lawyers win your case.