Few losses are more devastating than the death of a loved one caused by someone else's negligence. Massachusetts's wrongful death statute (M.G.L. c. 229, § 2) allows certain survivors to pursue a claim.
A wrongful death action in Massachusetts is brought by the personal representative of the deceased's estate, on behalf of the statutory beneficiaries — typically the spouse, children, or other next of kin.
Recoverable damages can include the value of lost income and services the deceased would have provided, the loss of companionship, comfort, and guidance, funeral and burial expenses, and in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages.
Wrongful death claims are generally subject to a three-year statute of limitations. Because these cases are emotionally and legally complex, compassionate and experienced legal guidance is especially important for grieving families.
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