Massachusetts Wrongful Death Cases at Kiley Law Group

Under the Massachusetts wrongful death statute, “the executor or administrator of the deceased” is eligible to file a wrongful death case in court. This may be a person designated by the deceased in a will, or, lacking that, someone appointed to bring a claim on behalf of eligible beneficiaries.Beneficiaries in wrongful death cases may include the victim’s spouse and any children. If the victim had no spouse or children, then parents and subsequently other family members may pursue a claim for compensation.

There are countless costs associated with the wrongful death of a loved one, both financial and emotional. Compensation may include money for:

• Medical costs prior to death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering

No amount of money can truly compensate for the loss of a beloved family member. But a successful wrongful death claim can provide you and your family with the financial peace of mind you need to cope with the resulting expenses and move forward with your lives.

Car accidents are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and car accidents are likewise a leading basis for wrongful death claims. If a loved one died from injuries sustained in an auto accident, you may be entitled to seek compensation for medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, and other damages by filing a wrongful death claim.The Massachusetts attorneys at the Kiley Law Group have helped families of wrongful death victims from across Massachusetts recover the financial security they need to cope with unforeseen expenses and move forward with their lives. Our lawyers have earned a number of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts in wrongful death cases related to car accidents, and we’re here to help guide you through this challenging time.

Motorcycle riders do not have the same level of protection as those in passenger vehicles, and motorcyclists face greater risk of severe injuries and death in the event of an accident. In fact, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that motorcyclists are eight times more likely to be injured and 39 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger vehicle occupants.Sadly, many fatal motorcycle accidents are the result of the negligence of other motor vehicle drivers. If you lost a family member due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s recklessness, please contact Kiley Law Group today for a free case consultation. Our lawyers have more than three decades of success recovering the compensation the families of wrongful death victims need to restore their lives.

Anoxic brain injuries — also known as cerebral hypoxia or hypoxic-anoxic injuries—occur when the brain receives insufficient oxygen and brain cells begin to die. The condition can set in within five minutes of oxygen deprivation to the brain.

Anoxic brain injuries are life-threatening, and even when victims survive they will likely be faced with permanent cognitive problems. The Kiley Law Group has extensive success in cases related to catastrophic injuries, including severe brain injuries. If a loved one suffered an anoxic brain injury due to another’s negligence, please contact us today for a no-cost consultation.

Like bicycle accidents and motorcycle accidents, collisions involving pedestrians all too often result in death to an innocent person with minimal protection against the crash. Though pedestrian accidents are frequently the result of a driver’s negligence, dangerous roadways or poorly designed intersections may also contribute to these tragic collisions.If you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, it’s important to discuss your case with an attorney who has experience in both traffic accidents and wrongful death cases. At Kiley Law Group, our lawyers have been fighting for injury victims and their families for more than 40 years, recovering more than $500 million in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Please contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks are involved in thousands of deadly accidents every year and the victims are most often those in passenger vehicles. In some semi-truck accidents, however, it can be difficult to pin liability on a single party. Tom Kiley and his legal team have extensive experience in truck accident cases. We understand the challenges of negotiating with trucking companies’ insurance providers and lawyers, and we know how to recover fair compensation on your behalf so you and your family have the peace of mind necessary to move forward.

From children’s toys to motor vehicle parts to medications and medical devices, consumers expect the products they use—and in some cases rely on for their quality of life—to be well-designed, adequately tested and safe. Unfortunately, defective products injure or kill thousands of innocent people every year.When a person’s death is the result of poor design, a manufacturing defect or a failure to provide adequate instructions or warnings, those responsible may be held accountable via a wrongful death case. The lawyers at the Kiley Law Group have several decades of experience with the intricacies of product liability and wrongful death law, and we have helped the families of numerous wrongful death victims pursue the financial security they need to move past this difficult time.

Drowning accidents can turn families’ lives upside down in an instant. Some of these accidents are simply that; lapses in judgment in the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfortunately, many drowning incidents are the result of negligence, such as inadequate safety precautions at a pool or water park.When drowning is caused by another’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for funeral and burial costs and other damages with a wrongful death claim. The attorneys at the Kiley Law Group have decades of experience guiding the families of wrongful death victims through this challenging process and recovering the financial security they need to move forward.

On-the-job accidents kill thousands of people every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and pursuing financial compensation for medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and other damages in these circumstances can be extremely challenging without a knowledgeable attorney by your side. Work-related accident deaths can stem from a number of causes, including:

• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Heavy machinery accidents
• Motor vehicle crashes
• Hazardous material exposure
• Fire or chemical burns

Wrongful death cases related to workplace injuries can be complicated because of the multiple layers of insurance agencies, as well as laws related to workers’ compensation. These cases may also involve a negligent third party. If a family member died in an accident while on the job, please call the Kiley Law Group today for your free case consultation; we can help you understand your options and guide you through this traumatic time.

A hematoma is a swelling of collected blood that has leaked outside of a blood vessel, artery, vein or capillary due to damage. When it comes to brain injury hematomas, they are generally categorized as epidural (also known as extradural, in which the hematoma occurs between the membrane known as the dura mater and the skull) or subdural (also known as acute, in which the hematoma occurs between the brain and the dura mater).

Brain hematomas can be life-threatening, and they are a relatively common byproduct of high-impact motor vehicle collisions and falls. Even when victims survive, they face a long road to recovery, and many will have to live with permanent impairments. If you or a family member sustained a brain injury due to the negligence of another, please contact the Kiley Law Group today for a free consultation.

No parents should have to grieve the loss of their child, especially when the child’s life is cut short due to another’s negligence. While no amount of compensation can bring your child back, the attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you recover some degree of peace and financial security.We are aggressive advocates for child injury victims and for families of children who suffered wrongful death. Our lawyers have achieved a number of multimillion-dollar awards in child death cases, including more than $3 million for a family whose child was killed in a motor vehicle accident, $3 million for a family whose child died as a result of injuries sustained in a drunk driving accident and $1 million for the family of a child who died in a drowning accident. If you believe your child’s death was caused by another’s carelessness, please contact us for a free consultation.