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• Bicycle Accident Wrongful Deaths in the News (Part A)

  One doesn’t have to look too far to read about a bicycle accident in which the victim died due to injuries sustained. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 696 bicyclist fatalities in 2007. Many of these deaths can be attributed to head injuries inflicted during the bicycle accident. Bicycle Accidents…  read more…

• Calculating Future Damages in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim (Part A)

  When filing a wrongful death lawsuit, there is a formula used to calculate the total amount of compensation you are entitled to for past, present and future damages. Damages include: medical bills, burial expenses, and funeral expenditures; and can be documented using receipts and invoices. But how do you determine the amount of future damages…  read more…

• Calculating Future Damages in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim (Part B)

  Calculating Other Future Damages Family members and loved ones may also be entitled to wrongful death compensation that has no connection to wages or potential earning power. In wrongful death cases, juries often award damages for: loss of consortium loss of companionship These categories pertain to the emotional issues that families and spouses will face…  read more…

• Coping with the Death of a Child from a Bicycle Accident (Part A)

  Nothing can prepare a parent for the death of a child. It goes against the natural order of the world, and leaves the bereaved parents, family and friends with a profound sense of loss from which it might seem impossible to recover. The death of a child can be particularly painful if the loss occurred…  read more…

• Coping with the Death of a Child from a Bicycle Accident (Part B)

  The Stages of Grief Though each person will experience grief in their own way, there are some stages and signs of grief that are considered universal. Parents that are dealing with the death of a child from a bicycle accident will likely experience some or all of the stages of grief listed below: Denial of…  read more…

• Factors in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Part A)

  Human nature and our value systems tell us that it is impossible to place a monetary value on a human life. With that in mind, Why is it that wrongful death lawsuits can result in differing damage amounts? And how does a lawyer, judge or jury even begin to compute wrongful death compensation? There are…  read more…

• Factors in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Part B)

  Determining Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim Another important component in your Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit is to determine and demonstrate the monetary damages which were incurred as a result of your loved one’s death. Some of the factors which may affect the final damage award include: Age and marital status of the victim Number…  read more…

• Filing a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Doctor (Part A)

  When our family members are treated at hospitals and other medical care facilities, we place the safety and health of our loved ones in the hands of the doctors working there. Unfortunately, sometimes people die while under the care of physicians. But do these deaths constitute medical malpractice? If you feel that your family member…  read more…

• Filing a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Doctor (Part B)

  Value of Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuits If a jury finds that a person died due to fatal medical malpractice in Massachusetts, it may award cash settlements to the family of the victim. Damages can be awarded to cover: medical costs, funeral expenses, and other related expenditures. In addition, juries can order that spouses, families,…  read more…

• Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Massachusetts Work Accident

  The death of a family member as a result of a work-related accident is an incredibly tragic event. Unfortunately, depending on the circumstances of the incident, filing a wrongful death lawsuit may not be an option under Massachusetts law. Check with a wrongful death attorney to find out whether you are entitled to file a…  read more…

• Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  Losing a loved one is both heartbreaking and overwhelming, especially when the death is sudden. If you have a lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, such as in a drunk driving accident or from a defective product, you may be able to file a Massachusetts wrongful death claim. What Is Wrongful Death?…  read more…

• Phillip Markoff: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ahead?

  Phillip Markoff, a 23-year old Boston University medical student, is accused of being the infamous “Craigslist Killer.” According to Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley, Markoff is the man who shot and killed aspiring actress/model, Julissa Brisman, on April 14, 2009 at the upscale Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel. Investigators believe Brisman and Markoff met…  read more…

• Truck Accident Negligence and Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Part B)

  Nothing can be more traumatic than losing a loved one, especially in a preventable truck accident. If you have lost a family member in an accident involving a semi truck or 18-wheeler, a wrongful death lawsuit won’t bring your loved one back. A lawsuit, however, can help you pay for medical and funeral costs and…  read more…

• Water-Related Child Deaths and Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Part A)

  It is truly every parent’s worst nightmare to have to face the death of their child. The loss can often be especially difficult to confront if the child’s death was unexpected and sudden, such as from a water accident. When a person, business or corporation’s negligent actions contribute to – or directly cause – the…  read more…

• Water-Related Child Deaths and Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Part B)

  Examples of Negligence in Water-Related Child Accidents Water-related accidents can include anything from a bathtub slip and fall accident to a child drowning in a fountain or sink. Many of these types of accidents are a result of negligence by adults. Listed below are a few hypothetical examples of negligence that could result in a…  read more…

• What is My Wrongful Death Case Worth in Massachusetts? (Part A)

  Losing someone you love is never easy. Losing them to a preventable accident caused by someone else’s negligence can make their death even more unbearable. If this is the case, you may be thinking about filing a Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit to help with the financial strain your loved one’s absence has had on your…  read more…

• What is My Wrongful Death Case Worth in Massachusetts? (Part B)

  (…continued from “What is My Wrongful Death Case Worth in Massachusetts? (Part A)“) There are cases when there is no data available that will indicate past earnings of a deceased victim. Some examples of such cases are: a person in their second year of law school an intern or apprentice in a machine shop a…  read more…