Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog
When a loved one dies, more often than not they are survived by dependents who, in addition to having to deal with the emotional loss, also have to deal with the resulting financial hardships.
In situations where the deceased would have had grounds for a personal injury claim had they survived their injuries, surviving loved ones may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Under Massachusetts law, for example, an individual or organization can be held liable for wrongful death if they cause a fatal accident by: