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Wrongful death is the most devastating outcome of someone else's negligence. Car accidents on Boston's most dangerous corridors, construction accidents in the Seaport and across Suffolk County, medical malpractice at area hospitals, and workplace accidents claim lives across the Boston metro every year. Massachusetts recorded 371 traffic fatalities statewide in 2023 according to MassDOT data. Families are left without a spouse, a parent, a child — and without the financial support that person provided. Insurance companies and defense attorneys may use delay and lowball tactics to pay grieving families as little as possible. TopDog fights to get you every dollar your family deserves.
Wrongful deaths in Boston happen on Blue Hill Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, in construction zones across the Seaport and South Boston, in hospital rooms at facilities across the metro, and in workplaces throughout Suffolk County. We know how these cases are built in Massachusetts and who the defendants are. Those losses cause real damage to families and we fight to get them the justice and financial security they deserve.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys across Suffolk County may use delay, denial, and lowball tactics to minimize the loss of life and pay grieving families as little as possible. We know how to leverage the justice system in Suffolk County Superior Court to fight back for the full recovery your family may be entitled to.
IMPORTANT MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL INFORMATION — WRONGFUL DEATH
Statute of Limitations: Estate generally has 3 years from the date of death to file under MGL c. 229 § 2.
Who Can File: The executor or administrator of the deceased's estate must file — appointed by probate court. Opening the estate is an essential first step.
Government Entity: Claims against the City of Boston, MBTA, or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are governed by MGL c. 258. Presentment letters must be filed within 2 years. Act immediately.
Separate from Criminal Proceedings: A civil wrongful death lawsuit is entirely separate from any criminal case. No conviction is required to file.
Damages: Massachusetts wrongful death damages include funeral expenses, medical bills before death, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. Punitive damages may be available where death was caused by malicious, willful, wanton or reckless conduct.
Comparative Negligence: Modified comparative negligence applies.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys may minimize the loss of life and use delay tactics to pay grieving families as little as possible. The financial impact of losing a spouse's or parent's income, combined with funeral costs and the long-term loss for your family, can result in significant recoveries. TopDog Law and its co-counsel fight for your family's future.
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Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
In Massachusetts the estate has 3 years from the date of death to file. If a government entity was involved, government tort claim requirements under MGL c. 258 apply and you must act immediately. Open the estate and call TopDog now. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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