What Needs To Be Proven To Win a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death claim may arise when an individual dies due to another party’s failure to act responsibly. To have a valid claim, the following legal elements must be established: Duty of Care: The responsible party had an obligation to act in a safe or reasonable manner. Breach of Duty: The at-fault party failed to uphold their duty, either through negligence or intentional misconduct. Causation: This breach of duty directly resulted in your loved one’s fatal accident. Damages: The death led to financial and emotional hardships, such as medical bills, lost wages, and loss of companionship. A wrongful death claim requires strong evidence to prove the responsible party’s negligence. This includes: Medical records, accident reports, and expert testimony Witness statements and surveillance footage, if available Financial records showing lost income and other damages An experienced Boston wrongful death lawyer can help gather and present the necessary evidence to build a compelling case.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Loved One's Wrongful Death?

Liability in a wrongful death case depends on the circumstances. Potentially responsible parties may include: Negligent drivers in car, truck, or motorcycle accidents. Medical professionals in cases of medical malpractice. Property owners if unsafe conditions lead to a fatal accident. Employers if workplace negligence resulted in death. Manufacturers of defective products that caused fatal injuries.

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Q: Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Massachusetts?

Under Massachusetts law ( Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 229, § 2 ), wrongful death claims must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate . This individual is typically named in the will, but if no will exists, the court may appoint someone.

Q: Is a Wrongful Death Case a Civil Lawsuit or a Criminal Charge?

Wrongful death lawsuits are civil claims , meaning they seek financial compensation rather than criminal penalties. However, if the death resulted from criminal actions—such as drunk driving or assault —the at-fault party may also face criminal charges separately from the civil case.

Have You Wrongfully Lost a Loved One?

When your loved one was taken from you too soon because of someone else’s recklessness, it is unfair and something no one should ever have to go through. Attorney Jim Glaser is here to help you hold the responsible party accountable for what they have done and help you move forward with your life. Schedule a free consultation with a compassionate wrongful death lawyer in Boston today.

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Attorney Jim Glaser has spent nearly 30 years fighting for families who have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence.

We understand that this is one of the most devastating experiences a family can face, and during this time of grief and uncertainty, legal action may feel overwhelming. However, holding responsible parties accountable can provide justice, security, and the financial support your family needs.

Our team of compassionate and resourceful Boston wrongful death lawyers from Jim Glaser Law is here to guide you every step, offering the experience and dedication necessary to pursue your claim with care and confidence

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What Is Considered a “Wrongful Death”?
Damages and Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
What Jim Glaser Law Can Do for Your Family
Deadline To File a Wrongful Death Claim in MA
Settlement vs. Trial
The Role of a Wrongful Death Lawyer
Seek Justice for Your Loved One Today
Wrongful Death FAQs
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What Is Considered a “Wrongful Death”?

A wrongful death occurs when an individual’s life is lost due to another person or entity’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. These cases often arise from preventable incidents where the at-fault party failed to exercise reasonable care, leading to fatal consequences.

Wrongful death claims can stem from various situations, including:

Car Accidents: Negligent driving behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and DUIs often lead to fatal crashes.
Truck Accidents: Large commercial vehicles can cause devastating injuries due to driver fatigue, overloaded cargo, or mechanical failures.
Motorcycle Accidents: Riders face severe risks when motorists fail to yield or engage in reckless driving.
Rideshare Accidents: Collisions involving Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services can be complex but may warrant a wrongful death claim.
Bicycle & Scooter Accidents: Cyclists and scooter riders are vulnerable to serious injuries when drivers fail to share the road safely.
Pedestrian Accidents: Fatalities often occur when pedestrians are struck by negligent drivers in crosswalks or busy intersections.
Medical Malpractice: Errors in diagnosis, surgery, or treatment can lead to preventable deaths due to a healthcare provider’s negligence.
Workplace Accidents: Fatal job-related injuries, especially in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings, may result in claims against employers or third parties.
Defective Products: Dangerous or malfunctioning consumer products, often pharmaceuticals and machinery, can lead to fatal injuries.
Premises Liability: Fatalities may occur due to unsafe property conditions, such as slip-and-falls, inadequate security, or fires.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect: Elderly individuals may suffer wrongful death due to medical neglect, abuse, or improper care in assisted living facilities.

If your loved one lost their life due to another party’s actions, a Boston attorney can help you understand your legal rights and the best course of action.

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Damages and Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be entitled to several forms of compensation to address the financial and emotional impacts of losing a loved one. These include:

Economic damages cover the financial losses resulting from your loved one’s death, such as:

Medical Bills: Any medical expenses incurred before your loved one passed away.
Funeral and Burial Costs: Expenses for funeral services, burial, or cremation.
Lost Wages and Future Income: Compensation for lost wages and the income your loved one would have earned had they lived.
Loss of Services: The value of household services, like childcare or maintenance, the deceased would have provided.

These damages compensate for emotional and psychological losses, including:

Pain and Suffering: The emotional distress endured by family members.
Loss of Companionship and Consortium: The loss of love, affection, and companionship.
Loss of Parental Guidance: For children, the loss of nurturing and care from a parent.

Punitive damages may be awarded in cases of gross negligence or reckless behavior to punish the wrongdoer and prevent future misconduct.

The amount of compensation depends on factors like the deceased’s age, earning potential, and the family’s dependence on them. A lawyer will assess both economic and non-economic damages to build a strong case for fair compensation.

Contacting a Boston wrongful death attorney can help ensure that you recover the maximum compensation possible to support your family during this difficult time.

Our Results Speak for Themselves

*Results vary and depend on the facts of each case.

Lowe’s Class Action (Employment)

$6,500,000

Auto Accident

$2,000,000

Transvaginal Mesh

$1,750,000

Starbucks Class Action (Starbucks Consumer Litigation)

$1,733,000

Workers’ Compensation

$1,600,000

Work-Related Wrongful Death

$1,450,000

Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident

$925,000

Workers’ Compensation

$550,000

Workers’ Compensation

$500,000

Workers’ Compensation

$485,000

What Jim Glaser Law Can Do for Your Family

Navigating a wrongful death claim can be overwhelming, but our experienced legal team is here to handle every aspect of the process.

Investigating the Cause of Death: We gather evidence, consult experts, and build a strong case to prove negligence and liability.
Determining the Full Value of Your Claim: We calculate lost income, benefits, and emotional damages to help ensure your family receives fair compensation.
Handling Insurance Companies & Negotiations: We push back against lowball offers and fight for the settlement you may deserve.
Filing a Lawsuit & Representing You in Court: If necessary, we take your case to trial and present compelling evidence on your behalf.
Meeting Critical Deadlines & Legal Requirements: We ensure your case is filed within Massachusetts’ deadline and meets all legal standards.
Providing Compassionate Guidance & Support: We offer personalized legal strategies and keep you informed every step of the way.

Since 1996, Jim Glaser Law has fought for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence.

Deadline To File a Wrongful Death Claim in MA

Massachusetts law imposes strict deadlines for filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Typically, you have 3 years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a claim. However, certain factors, such as delayed discovery of the cause of death, can impact this timeline. Get in touch with a lawyer to help ensure that all necessary legal actions are taken within the required timeframe to preserve your right to seek justice.

Settlement vs. Trial

Many wrongful death cases are resolved through settlements, which can save time and spare families the emotional toll of a trial. However, there are situations where going to trial may be necessary to obtain fair compensation. Our lawyers carefully evaluate all settlement offers and advise on whether a trial is in one’s best interest. Rest assured, your lawyer will be prepared to fight for you in court if necessary.

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The Role of a Wrongful Death Lawyer

When you choose to work with Jim Glaser Law, you won’t be alone. Your lawyer will be with you every step of the way and can answer all of your questions, guiding you through the complex process. An experienced attorney understands the laws and regulations in a wrongful death case and can help you seek everything you’re entitled to by law. We take care of everything for you so you can focus on being with your family in this challenging time

Seek Justice for Your Loved One Today

Losing a loved one is a traumatic life experience. Knowing that your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or recklessness is utterly devastating.

On top of dealing with your grief, you may also have to deal with medical bills and funeral costs associated with your loved one’s death. This can take you away from your family and disrupt your grieving process. This is a terrible burden you shouldn’t have to bear. Jim Glaser Law is here to help you through the legal process so you can focus on what really matters, being with your family and grieving your departed loved one.

If you’ve lost a loved one and believe their death was caused by someone else’s negligence, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jim Glaser Law. Contact us for a free consultation with an experienced Boston wrongful death lawyer. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Wrongful Death FAQs

Under Massachusetts law (Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 229, § 2), wrongful death claims must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. This individual is typically named in the will, but if no will exists, the court may appoint someone.

A wrongful death settlement is distributed to the deceased’s beneficiaries, which often includes a spouse, children, or other dependents. If there are no direct heirs, compensation may be awarded to the next of kin.

A wrongful death claim may arise when an individual dies due to another party’s failure to act responsibly. To have a valid claim, the following legal elements must be established:

Duty of Care: The responsible party had an obligation to act in a safe or reasonable manner.
Breach of Duty: The at-fault party failed to uphold their duty, either through negligence or intentional misconduct.
Causation: This breach of duty directly resulted in your loved one’s fatal accident.
Damages: The death led to financial and emotional hardships, such as medical bills, lost wages, and loss of companionship.

A wrongful death claim requires strong evidence to prove the responsible party’s negligence. This includes:

Medical records, accident reports, and expert testimony
Witness statements and surveillance footage, if available
Financial records showing lost income and other damages

An experienced Boston wrongful death lawyer can help gather and present the necessary evidence to build a compelling case.

Liability in a wrongful death case depends on the circumstances. Potentially responsible parties may include:

Negligent drivers in car, truck, or motorcycle accidents.
Medical professionals in cases of medical malpractice.
Property owners if unsafe conditions lead to a fatal accident.
Employers if workplace negligence resulted in death.
Manufacturers of defective products that caused fatal injuries.

Wrongful death lawsuits are civil claims, meaning they seek financial compensation rather than criminal penalties. However, if the death resulted from criminal actions—such as drunk driving or assault—the at-fault party may also face criminal charges separately from the civil case.

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Have You Wrongfully Lost a Loved One?

Wrongful Death Lawyer in Boston

We’re Here to Help

You Deserve Compensation

You Pay Nothing Upfront

What Is Considered a “Wrongful Death”?

Damages and Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Our Results Speak for Themselves

Lowe’s Class Action (Employment)

$6,500,000

Auto Accident

$2,000,000

Transvaginal Mesh

$1,750,000

Starbucks Class Action (Starbucks Consumer Litigation)

$1,733,000

Workers’ Compensation

$1,600,000

Work-Related Wrongful Death

$1,450,000

Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident

$925,000

Workers’ Compensation

$550,000

Workers’ Compensation

$500,000

Workers’ Compensation

$485,000

What Jim Glaser Law Can Do for Your Family

Deadline To File a Wrongful Death Claim in MA

Settlement vs. Trial

See What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

The Role of a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Seek Justice for Your Loved One Today

Wrongful Death FAQs

Get Your Free Case Evaluation

There’s absolutely no obligation

Have You Wrongfully Lost a Loved One?

We’re Here to Help

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Table of Contents

What Is Considered a “Wrongful Death”?

Damages and Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Economic Damages

Non-Economic Damages

Punitive Damages

Factors Influencing Damages

Our Results Speak for Themselves

Lowe’s Class Action (Employment)

$6,500,000

Auto Accident

$2,000,000

Transvaginal Mesh

$1,750,000

Starbucks Class Action (Starbucks Consumer Litigation)

$1,733,000

Workers’ Compensation

$1,600,000

Work-Related Wrongful Death

$1,450,000

Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident

$925,000

Workers’ Compensation

$550,000

Workers’ Compensation

$500,000

Workers’ Compensation

$485,000

What Jim Glaser Law Can Do for Your Family

Deadline To File a Wrongful Death Claim in MA

Settlement vs. Trial

See What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

The Role of a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Seek Justice for Your Loved One Today

Wrongful Death FAQs

Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Massachusetts?

Who Receives the Settlement After a Wrongful Death?

What Needs To Be Proven To Win a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Loved One's Wrongful Death?

Is a Wrongful Death Case a Civil Lawsuit or a Criminal Charge?

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