This blog has recently discussed how wrongful death actions may help surviving family members of victims of fatal accidents. The summer season, of course, brings a variety of fun outdoors activities, however, summertime can also be a time, unfortunately, when boating...
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Wrongful death damages could help family members in taxi accident
A lawsuit was recently filed by a Massachusetts family stemming from a fatal accident that occurred approximately an hour east of the Worcester area. The family of a man struck and killed by a taxi cab filed the lawsuit against the taxi cab driver and the taxi cab...
Fatal accident claims life of pedestrian in Massachusetts
A fatal accident in a neighboring community northeast of Worcester recently claimed the life of a 67-year old pedestrian. While walking alongside the roadway, the victim was struck and killed by a pickup truck. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital following...
Fatal workplace accidents by the numbers and what families can do
When a loved one has been wrongfully killed in a fatal accident, families may be left with myriad difficulties and unpleasant challenges ahead. Fatal workplace accidents are a serious concern for workers and their families. In 2012, there were 4,628 fatal workplace...
You may have legal options for harm caused by snow and ice
In many parts of the country, it is the time of year for snow and ice. This may mean dangerous accidents that can lead to serious injuries or even death. Wrongful death claims are a type of personal injury claim appropriate for when an individual has been wrongfully...
A better understanding of wrongful death claims
Sadly, many families do not need statistics to tell them about the unfortunate impact of fatal car accidents. Following a fatal car accident, family members of victims may face unexpected financial challenges as a result of the accident. It is because of these...
Two Massachusetts’ police chiefs involved in fatal accident
Families face a variety of challenges following the unexpected loss of a loved one, some of which the legal process can help with. A retired Massachusetts' police chief was recently killed while riding his motorcycle. Another retired Massachusetts' police chief was...
Pedestrian killed in fatal Massachusetts accident
The loss of a loved one is inherently traumatic and the financial harm following a fatal accident may only add to the tragedy. A pedestrian was recently struck and killed in a community about an hour from Worcester. Police and emergency responders found the victim in...
Massachusetts’ head-on car accident results in fatalities
When a fatal accident has claimed the life of a loved one, a wrongful death claim provides an option for families to recover for the harm suffered. In a neighboring Massachusetts' community, a head-on collision recently resulted in the death of two people. The car...
Massachusetts’ drunk driving accident kills man
A fatal car crash just a couple hours west of Worcester has led to charges of drunken driving and vehicular homicide for one man. According to police, a 34-year old man was driving drunk when he recently caused the fatal accident. A 64-year old man was killed when the...