Legal Counsel for Families in Dracut Wrongful Death Cases
Dracut, Massachusetts, is a charming town with a rich history and scenic landscapes. While the community enjoys a peaceful atmosphere, it is an unfortunate fact that accidents and wrongful deaths can still happen. When a loved one dies due to another person’s negligence or misconduct, the impact on the family is unimaginable. Dracut is a destination for cyclists who want to enjoy the Merrimack River Tail, Middlesex Fells Reservation, Mill Pond, Mines Falls Park, or other area. Residents and tourists who are cycling, motorcycling, or driving can encounter an negligent driver, whether drunk, distracted, speeding, or other dangerous driving conduct causing a fatal accident.
Our Dracut personal injury lawyers are empathetic, skilled, and here to help you navigate the legal system and seek justice for your loss. We are dedicated to helping families in Dracut who have suffered the loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence. Call our firm today at (978) 327-5140 to arrange a no-cost consultation.
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What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
When someone’s life is lost due to another individual or entity’s negligence or deliberate actions, it is called wrongful death. In Massachusetts, certain family members are eligible to file a lawsuit against the responsible party for wrongful deaths. The compensation may include medical expenses, funeral costs, lost earnings, and emotional damages.
The following are some of the most common causes of wrongful death:
- Accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles can be fatal, especially if factors such as speeding or distracted drivers are involved.
- Pedestrian accidents can be fatal, especially in urban areas or near busy roads.
- Accidents involving cyclists and motorized vehicles can cause serious injuries or even death.
- Medical malpractice: Errors and negligence by healthcare professionals may cause wrongful deaths, such as misdiagnosis, failure to treat, anesthesia errors, and surgical errors.
- Accidents at work: Equipment failure or exposure to hazardous substances in different workplace environments can cause fatalities.
- Premises Liability: Property owners that fail to maintain a safe environment may be held responsible for fatal accidents such as fires, slips and falls, negligent security, and other incidents.
- Defective Products: Manufacturers may be liable for fatal injuries caused by their products due to manufacturing or design defects.
Establishing Liability in a Wrongful Death Claim
It must be proven that another party acted negligently or recklessly for a successful wrongful death claim. All evidence must be obtained and preserved as the first action. Next, our attorneys will thoroughly review the facts in the case and identify all individuals or entities responsible for the tragic loss of your loved one.
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Eligibility to File a Wrongful Death Claim
In Massachusetts, only specific family members have the right to file a claim for wrongful death on behalf of a deceased relative. The eligible parties include spouses, parents (including adoptive ones), children (including adopted kids), siblings (including half-siblings), and grandparents (including step-grandparents).
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Conditions Allowing a Wrongful Death Claim
In Massachusetts, filing a claim for wrongful death requires meeting specific criteria. One such criterion is negligence. If your loved one died due to another person or entity’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence, you likely have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Car accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability are typical examples of such cases.
Intentional harm is another factor. In cases in which another party caused your loved one’s death through an act such as an assault or murder allows for a wrongful death claim. Additionally, strict liability may apply in some cases of wrongful death. An individual may be held accountable for wrongful death, even if they did not act maliciously or negligently. Such incidents are most frequent in product liability cases where a defective item results in death.
A wrongful death claim must be filed within three years from the date of death or when the personal representative first knew or should have been aware of the facts supporting the claim.
Compensation for Wrongful Death Claims
If it can be proven that another party was responsible for your loved one’s death, you may be entitled to compensation for the medical bills incurred before death, funeral costs, lost earnings, and the emotional damages associated with the loss. An experienced attorney will fight to ensure all possible compensation options to optimize your financial recovery.
Contact Our Dracut Wrongful Death Lawyers Today
At DiBella Law Offices, P.C., we recognize the pain and devastation suffered by families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. We are dedicated to helping families in Dracut achieve justice for these losses. Call us at (978) 327-5140 for a free consultation from an experienced Dracut wrongful death attorney. We will work tirelessly for you throughout the entire legal process.
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