When someone loses a loved one due to the fault of another, the surviving person may bring a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for their loved one’s death. The lawsuit may be to recover medical expenses, lost wages and other costs that arise from the accident. Thomas Kiley and his legal team have worked with families to secure the emotional and financial support they deserve for the untimely passing of a loved one.

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When someone loses a loved one due to the fault of another, the surviving person may bring a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for their loved one’s death.

Every year, thousands of families across the country lose a loved one due to negligent acts of individuals or companies. It may be the loss of life from a drunk driver's recklessness, or a product that results in the wrongful death of a child, parent or spouse.

When someone loses a loved one due to the fault of another, the surviving person may bring a Massachusetts wrongful death claim against the person responsible for their loved one's death. The lawsuit may be to recover medical expenses, lost wages and other costs that arise from the accident.

Unlike criminal charges that might be filed by the government against the negligent person responsible for your family member's passing, a wrongful death lawsuit is filed by an attorney in a civil court to recover money damages for your loss.

It is often easier to seek retribution in civil court because there is a different, less stringent, standard of proof required from a criminal prosecution. In Massachusetts, under the Wrongful Death Statute, a wrongdoer may be held responsible for punitive damages if the person or company's conduct was willful and wanton or constitutes Gross Negligence.

Many times, families might not even realize that someone else's negligence led to a loved one's accident, and ultimate death. The deceased is no longer present to tell their side of the story and details surrounding their death may go unchecked unless families ask the right questions.

We Investigate & Ask the Right Questions

Over the past 30 years, Thomas Kiley and his legal team have worked with families to secure the emotional and financial support they deserve for the untimely passing of a loved one. Mr. Kiley's tenacity and unwavering support for his clients has earned him the title of the "Million Dollar Man."

A wrongful death lawsuit will not replace your loved one, but it will ensure that your relative or loved one did not die in vain if someone could have prevented their death and failed to do so.

Our client services for wrongful death cases in Massachusetts include:

Massachusetts car accidents
Defective products
Medical malpractice claims in Massachusetts
Slip and fall accidents in Massachusetts
Victims of drunk driver accidents in Massachusetts
Workplace error
Swimming pool and aquatic injuries in Massachusetts
Other negligent acts in Massachusetts

Our Winning Record of Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Massachusetts

$1,000,000 for drowning death of 16 year-old
$500,000 for 43 year-old Jet Ski accident
$250,000 for death of 83 year-old in auto accident

Financial Support After a Massachusetts Accident Claim

If you file a wrongful death lawsuit after your loved one is negligently killed in a Massachusetts accident, you may receive compensation for:

Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Mental anguish
Loss of companionship
Medical costs
Funeral and burial expenses
Other expenses

We Can Help You

Our team of experienced wrongful death lawyers and medical malpractice attorneys understand the legal implications of a wrongful death lawsuit, and most importantly, we understand your family's pain. We use our knowledge and resources to build a strong case and secure the compensation your family needs to cope with your loss for years to come.

FREE Legal Consultation

The best personal injury law firms in Massachusetts will provide a free consultation. Our personal injury firm provides a free, confidential consultation. Contact us today at (800) 930-8145 or (978) 474-8670 to schedule an appointment. We will help you determine if your loved one's death was caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another. Our wrongful death attorneys work on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless one of our experienced Massachusetts accident lawyers win your case.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Massachusetts Work Accident
Description: There are specific laws related to filing a Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit when a person is killed while on the job. If you have lost a loved one in a Massachusetts work accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. Get help by contacting the personal injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group – 800-410-2769.
Anesthesia Errors Due to Negligence (Part A)
Description: Have you experienced a medical malpractice mistake? Understand the legal definition of “negligence” to determine whether you have a medical malpractice lawsuit resulting from anesthesia errors. Learn how to get help by contacting Tom Kiley, personal injury and medical malpractice attorney.
Anesthesia Errors Due to Negligence (Part B)
Description: Have you experienced a medical malpractice mistake? Understand the legal definition of “negligence” to determine whether you have a medical malpractice lawsuit resulting from anesthesia errors. Learn how to get help by contacting Tom Kiley, personal injury and medical malpractice attorney.
How to Determine if You've Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Description: Botched surgical procedures, improper health-maintenance treatment, or even bad advice may constitute a bona fide claim. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury and you suspect medical malpractice, write down the facts surrounding your case and contact an experienced personal injury attorney immediately - 1-800-410-2769.
Medical Malpractice: What Is Being Done to Reduce Surgical Errors?
Description: Medical bills rise in the event of erroneous nursing care, wound opening, bleeding or other problems that are consequences of medical malpractice. These related issues can cost patients thousands of dollars. If you or a loved one were the victim of medical malpractice, our personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve for your suffering. Call 1-800-410-2769 today!
Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Description: If you have lost a loved one because of someone’s negligent act, you may be able to file a Massachusetts wrongful death claim. This article discusses wrongful death in Massachusetts and the details of these lawsuits. Contact Kiley Law Group, LLP at 800-410-2769 for a legal consultation.
Phillip Markoff: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ahead?
Description: Phillip Markoff, the alleged “Craigslist killer,” could face civil penalties in addition to the criminal charges filed against him by the Suffolk County District Attorney. A wrongful death lawsuit could be brought by family of Julissa Brisman, as a result of her murder.

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Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

The personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy

We Serve Clients Across the State of Massachusetts
The firm's headquarters are in Andover, MA and serves the following cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Danvers, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Middleton, Reading, and Salem, MA and Salem, New Hampshire.

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