The Boston wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates are experts in representing individuals and their family members who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the reckless or negligent actions of another party. Our Boston wrongful death lawyers understand that the wrongful death of a loved one results in extreme emotional and financial hardship for family members. The tragedy is tremendously painful. Our Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers have a history of working tirelessly and diligently to obtain justice and fair compensation for the loss of loved ones.
Damages arising out of a wrongful death claim often include loss of future net income, compensation for the victim’s medical expenses, burial costs and reasonable compensation for the loss of love, companionship and moral support. Punitive damages may also be awarded in certain types of wrongful death cases.
Our Boston, MA wrongful death attorneys understand that when an accident happens, and a loved one dies, lives are irrevocably altered. The emotional damage is often severe, and the economic losses can be devastating. A wrongful death can result from a variety of personal injuries, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, work accidents, defective products, construction site accidents, elderly home abuse, medical malpractice or other negligent, careless or reckless misconduct. When gross negligence or reckless conduct is involved, you may also be able to obtain punitive damages. Our expert and experienced team of Boston, MA wrongful death attorneys provides exceptional legal representation in all types of wrongful death cases.
Massachusetts laws regarding wrongful death cases are complex, specialized and technical. Massachusetts law strictly governs who may recover damages. Husbands, wives, sons, daughters and parents are given priority when filing a wrongful death claim. Claims must be brought through the estate of the deceased relative, and are brought by an administrator or an executor who has been appointed by a court. Our team of experienced Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers knows the implications of a wrongful death lawsuit and your family’s pain. Trust our Massachusetts wrongful death attorneys to use our knowledge, skill and resources to build a strong case and secure the fair compensation that you need to be able to better cope with your loss for years to come.
Our Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers understand the emotional and financial devastation that families experience as a result of losing a family member. When you and your family are grieving, you should not make any lasting decisions without first consulting with one of our wrongful death attorneys. You should never enter into any settlement, sign any release or accept any money in exchange for releasing an individual, corporation, or insurance company from liability, without first understanding from one of our Massachusetts wrongful death lawyers what insurance coverage or other redress is available to you and your family.
In a Massachusetts wrongful death action, the estate and beneficiaries of the deceased are entitled to compensation from the party that was responsible for the Massachusetts wrongful death. Wrongful death recovery is based on the theory that the deceased’s survivors should be compensated in the event that the deceased cannot personally recover damages for his injuries because of his or her death. The spouse and children are entitled to recovery if the individual was married when he or she died. The next of kin are entitled to recovery if the individual was unmarried when he or she died. Our expert Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers are very knowledgeable about all of the intricacies and nuances of Massachusetts wrongful death proceedings, including who will receive money damages, and will help you every step of the way.
In order for a Massachusetts wrongful death judge to order compensation to be paid in a Massachusetts wrongful death action, there must be a showing of negligence and causation. Generally, negligence is defined as a failure to use reasonable care that results in injury. For such a finding to be made there must be a showing that the defendant owed a duty of care to the decedent, that he or she breached that duty, and that in doing so, caused the decedent’s death. There must also be a causal connection established between the defendant’s action and the death of the decedent. In other words, if the decedent was injured and failed to receive adequate medical treatment for his or her injuries, which ultimately resulted in the decedent’s death, the defendant may not be found liable for Massachusetts wrongful death damages because there was no causation. Our Massachusetts wrongful death lawyer specialists are experts in showing both negligence and causation.
When all of the evidence is presented to the Massachusetts wrongful death jury, there may be a finding that the deceased contributed in some aspect to his or her own death. If there is a determination by the Massachusetts jury that the deceased was more than 50% at-fault for the accident that caused his or her death, there will be no recovery for the decedent’s spouse or children. If the Massachusetts jury finds that the deceased was less than 50% at-fault for the accident that resulted in death, the damage award will be appropriately reduced to account for the decedent’s percentage of fault. This rule of Massachusetts law is known as Massachusetts comparative negligence law. In these situations, it is necessary to have an expert Boston wrongful death attorney who has the knowledge, skill and ability to prove the lowest amount of fault that is possible for the decedent. Our Massachusetts wrongful death lawyer specialists have that knowledge, skill and ability.
One of the most difficult aspects of successfully recovering money damages in a Massachusetts wrongful death claim is in obtaining and evaluating all of the necessary evidence. Medical information and witness statements must be gathered, among other information. Our highly skilled Boston, Massachusetts wrongful death attorneys work with experts from a variety of fields, including medical specialists, product design engineers, construction site specialists and forensic pathologists. The work of our Boston wrongful death law firm with these experts is necessary to ensure that all of the details of the Massachusetts wrongful death action are evaluated and all of the relevant evidence is preserved.
There are a number of types of damages that can be recovered when a Massachusetts wrongful death claim has been proven. Some of these Massachusetts wrongful death damages include reasonable expected net income, loss of companionship, punitive damages, medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, pain and suffering and interest on the damages that are received. Reasonable expected net income includes earnings that the deceased would have made over the course of his or her lifetime if he or she had not been the victim of Massachusetts wrongful death. An individual who is the victim of Massachusetts wrongful death while at work has limited ability to sue his or her Massachusetts employer because of the Massachusetts worker’s compensation laws. Compensation in wrongful death actions varies widely from case to case, and it is, therefore, essential that a skilled Massachusetts wrongful death attorney be obtained at the outset to assess the details that led up to your loved one’s death. Call our expert Boston, Massachusetts wrongful death law office today at 617-787-3700.
There are numerous types of wrongful death cases. If you believe that you have a wrongful death claim, then please call our Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for a free case evaluation. Our Boston wrongful death attorneys can begin investigating the evidence and circumstances surrounding your loved one’s wrongful death case, including interviewing the witnesses and all negligent parties and gathering documentation that you will need in order to build the strongest case possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to get started.
A Massachusetts personal injury is defined as any mental or physical injury that an individual suffers because of the negligence of another person or entity. Particularly serious personal injury accidents sometimes result in Massachusetts wrongful death. Personal injury accidents unfortunately are a common occurrence in Massachusetts. Massachusetts personal injury accidents can result in severe physical and emotional pain for the victim and the victim’s family. Undoubtedly, personal injury accidents take a substantial toll on the financial well-being of the victim and his or her family. The injuries of many Massachusetts personal injury accidents are often severe enough to cause a Massachusetts wrongful death. There are intricacies and complexities involved in every Massachusetts wrongful death case, and it is, therefore, imperative that an expert Massachusetts wrongful death attorney be retained at the outset.
Our wrongful death attorneys work incredibly hard to provide outstanding legal representation for every one of our Massachusetts clients. The Boston Globe has recognized a number of our attorneys who are available to our Massachusetts clients through referral agreements as Boston’s Best Lawyers, and Boston Magazine has recognized a number of our lawyers as Massachusetts Super Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers. Our Massachusetts lawyers have also been named in The Best Lawyers in America.
We see to it that our clients are provided with outstanding client service. In an effort to achieve this objective, our Massachusetts wrongful death attorneys copy all of our clients on all correspondence and we promptly respond to all client phone calls and client inquiries. The wrongful death attorneys at our Boston, MA wrongful death law firm never make a decision on behalf of a client without thoroughly discussing the issue with the client beforehand and reaching a mutual decision.
In the event of a Massachusetts wrongful death, our wrongful death attorneys feel that the devastated family members should focus solely on the grieving and recovery process. The wrongful death attorneys at our Boston, MA law firm feel that it is our duty to advocate on the wrongful death victim family’s behalf to ensure that the family receives the fair and just monetary compensation that it deserves. Our Boston, MA wrongful death attorneys are compassionate and we understand that the family members of a wrongful death victim are most likely enduring one of the most painful experiences of their lifetimes. It is with this understanding that we fight hard and aggressively to recover the maximum amount of compensation for the victim’s family. There is no monetary compensation that will fill the emotional loss that a wrongful death victim’s family has suffered. However, our wrongful death attorneys will work tirelessly on your behalf to obtain what we can control – your fair and just monetary compensation.
In Massachusetts, there is a Statute of Limitations that applies to wrongful death cases, so families have a limited amount of time after the event happens in which to file a lawsuit against the liable parties. The decedent’s estate has three years from the time of death, or from the time of discovery that a wrongful death occurred, to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you think that you have a wrongful death case, you must call our Boston personal injury lawyers today at (617) 787-3700.
Our Experience Matters.
The experienced and highly skilled lawyers at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates have handled hundreds of Massachusetts wrongful death cases, some of which include:
Losing a family member as a result of another person’s negligence is emotionally devastating. The Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates are dedicated to obtaining justice for the victims of wrongful death and compensation for their grieving families.
Our Massachusetts wrongful death personal injury lawyers are proud to represent Massachusetts wrongful death personal injury clients from throughout the Commonwealth.
Our Boston wrongful death lawyers work incredibly hard to provide outstanding legal representation for every one of our Massachusetts wrongful death clients. As a result of our Boston wrongful death attorneys’ extensive legal knowledge, tenacity, determination and wide range of expertise and skill regarding Massachusetts wrongful death claims, our Massachusetts wrongful death attorneys have an outstanding track record of success and accomplishment for our wrongful death clients. Our wrongful death attorneys will simply not settle for second best.
Second, our expert Boston wrongful death legal advocates always provide our clients with exceptional client service. This is as important to us as the outcome of your wrongful death case. Our Boston wrongful death law office keeps every client fully informed of the progress of his or her wrongful death case. As part of this commitment, all of our wrongful death clients are copied on all correspondence from us, and we make it a priority to promptly respond to all phone calls and other inquiries from our clients. Our level of client service truly distinguishes us from other Massachusetts wrongful death law firms. The wrongful death attorneys at our wrongful death office never act on behalf of a client without first thoroughly discussing the matter at hand with our client and jointly coming to a decision beforehand. Our wrongful death law office endeavors to represent each of our clients in such a manner that ensures that our clients receive the individualized, detailed attention that their unique wrongful death case deserves.
Our driving motivations of superior client relations and exceptional legal counsel make us a law firm you can trust.
