Wrongful Death

After a fatal accident in Massachusetts, grieving family members may assume that a surviving spouse, child, or parent can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party. But the process in this state works a little bit differently—a wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased individual’s estate. However,…

Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. The impact goes far beyond financial loss. Massachusetts law recognizes that these emotional and relational harms matter, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for the companionship and support they’ve lost. This article discusses how Massachusetts law recognizes and compensates the loss of companionship…