Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are rapidly growing in popularity, especially among those who need a ride home after drinking. It may seem like having more sober drivers and fewer drunk ones on the road would be a good thing. However, Massachusetts...
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Massachusetts?
The death of a Massachusetts resident due to an accident may impose significant hardships on their surviving relatives and closely-held loved ones. When an accidental death occurs, it is sometimes possible for a wrongful death action to be filed to help the deceased...
Compensation after a wrongful death
There is nothing easy about losing a loved one in an accident. A loss can throw turmoil and chaos into a family's life and may leave individuals reeling from the emotional and financial blow of saying goodbye. Those who lose loved ones in Worcester and the surrounding...
Age as a consideration when assessing wrongful death damages
Natural deaths are tragic, but when families lose loved ones to accidents, the losses can feel even harder to bear. The injustice can haunt families, and the sudden loss of a loved one's income and companionship can cause very real damage to a family's wellbeing....
Civil litigation when a death occurs due to police action
Officer-involved homicides receive national attention and have made headlines throughout the country in some cases. When American citizens are harmed by law enforcement officials who have taken an oath to serve and protect, many questions can arise as to what can be...
When can a doctor be sued for a wrongful death?
The legal topic of medical malpractice is a complex area of the law that has its basis in personal injury litigation. Individuals who have lost loved ones in medical accidents or due to medical mistakes may struggle to understand just how they may approach the...
Compensation for families through wrongful death litigation
It is getting darker each night at an earlier hour and Massachusetts residents may be finding that they are arriving home well after the sun has set in the evening sky. As darkness spreads and colder temperatures set in, drivers in Worcester could discover that their...
Massachusetts man killed in pedestrian accident
One of the most important ways that Worcester residents can stay safe on the roads is to minimize their chances of becoming distracted while they are operating their vehicles. This can mean turning off their smartphones and starting their GPS devices before they get...
Loss of companionship as a form of wrongful death damages
The death of a beloved family member can have lasting repercussions on the lives of those that they leave behind. When a spouse loses their partner or a child loses their parent, they may feel as though they have been deprived of something special and unique. In...
Grounds on which wrongful death claims may be filed
A wrongful death is one that occurs due to the actions or omissions of another person. They happen on Massachusetts roads when irresponsible drivers allow distractions to take their attention away from driving and accidents occur with fatal results. They occur when...