Wrongful Death and Fatal Car Accident Attorneys
At the Law Offices of Colonna & Doyle, with locations in Saugus and Lynnfield, Massachusetts, we help bereaved individuals and families to obtain compensation for the loss and pain and suffering resulting from wrongful death.
In Massachusetts, wrongful death cases may be brought on behalf of the deceased by his or her surviving spouse, children, parents and, in some situations, brothers and sisters.
If you lost a loved one under circumstances in which you suspect or know that something was not right, our experienced wrongful death will investigate to see if you have a wrongful death claim. Please contact our Essex County personal injury law firm for a free consultation with one of our experienced wrongful death lawyers.
Knowledgeable, Experienced, Compassionate
E-mail • Call 781-395-2834(Saugus) • 781-245-1127(Lynnfield) • 781-231-4900(Medford) • Free Initial Consultations
In Massachusetts, a wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, including:
- Medical malpractice
- Dental malpractice
- Pharmaceutical error
- Fatal car accidents
- Fatal truck accidents
- Fatal airplane accidents
- Death in childbirth
- Infant death
- Alcohol-related accidents
- Death during a supervised activity, such as a field trip or sports tournament
Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
Several factors are taken into consideration when courts determine financial damages in wrongful death cases, including loss of support, loss of services, loss of consortium and loss of potential inheritance.
If the deceased was the primary breadwinner in a family with young children, the financial impact on the family could be significant. If the deceased was an infant, young child or an elderly member of a family, the financial impact would be measured in different terms.
The need for financial compensation is not the only factor that motivates people to bring wrongful death claims. Often, when malpractice is involved, the victims of malpractice feel a responsibility to make sure it does not happen to anyone else.
Serving Individuals and Families in North Shore, Massachusetts
To learn more about our firm's experience with wrongful death claims, please contact the Law Offices of Colonna & Doyle by phone or e-mail. Our skilled and compassionate personal injury lawyers have been helping people throughout North Shore, Massachusetts, through difficult times for a combined total of 70 years.
