Boston Child Wrongful Death Attorneys
Wrongful Death Child Victim
No parent should ever have to grieve the loss of their child. There are no words to express how tragic the death of a child is, especially when the death is caused by negligent and/or reckless actions on the part of another person or a major company. Having a child's life cut short evokes many levels of anger, frustration, pain, and fear from family members and friends. Even when moving forward seems impossible, family members of a child victim can seek justice and hold negligent parties legally responsible to protect the lives of others and find some sense of closure.
As wrongful death attorneys in Boston, at the Kiley Law Group we know that to say this is a difficult time would be an understatement. We make it our priority to bring at least some degree of peace to families who have lost a child in a deadly accident by helping them to better understand their legal rights, the grounds for pursuing compensation and how to prove liability through a wrongful death lawsuit.
Causes of the Unthinkable
There's no denying that kids can be clumsy, rambunctious, and prone to injury. However, far too frequently, it isn't a child's nature that causes injury or death, but the negligence of another person or entity. If a death occurs during an activity that is supposed to be supervised, the supervisory adult may be held responsible for that death. Such incidents can occur at public venues such as swimming pools, sporting events, day care, and movie theaters, or private events like children's parties, private pools and hot tubs, or babysitting. Deaths resulting from (privately owned) animal attacks also fall into this category.
Some of the most common causes of child fatal injuries include the following:
- Improper supervision
- Swimming pool and aquatic accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Defective strollers, cribs, and other furniture
- Choking, suffocation, and asphyxiation
- Toxic jewelry, toys, and exposure to other substances
- Lead poisoning
- Dangerous medications
- Contaminated food and beverage products
- Motor vehicle accidents (including car, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian)
- Medical malpractice (including birth injury, misdiagnosis, and the failure to diagnose)
Proving Fault in Child Wrongful Death Cases
Proving that another person or group of individuals was negligent and caused or contributed to the death of a child is more difficult than most people realize. First of all, you would think that judges and members of a jury would jump at the chance to punish a person accused of causing the death of a child. However, it is important for witnesses to make their testimony and for evidence to be provided and explained on top of the establishment of an effective case to prove blame in a wrongful death lawsuit. Justice may not come easily, but it is made possible by diligent, compassionate, and strategic legal counsel and representation.
Obtaining Justice for Your Child
At the Kiley Law Group, our Boston child wrongful death attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of family members of those who have been killed by another's negligent or reckless behavior. We cannot undo what happened to your loved one, but we can help make things right by helping you obtain rightful compensation and holding negligent parties liable. Call us today at (888) 208-1695 for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can be of assistance.
