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Wrongful Death

Losing a spouse, child, or other loved one can be one of the most traumatic and devastating experiences that a person or family can experience. Beyond the emotional loss, there is often a devastating financial impact on a family and their ability to support themselves.

When a loved one is lost due to the carelessness or recklessness of another, there may be legal consequences for those who are responsible. This can include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses, and other financial losses. No settlement can compensate a family for the death of a loved one. Accidents that result in the death of a loved one due to another person’s actions or inaction are often referred to as wrongful death cases, which fall in the civil rather than criminal forum. Wrongful death can result from car accidents, pedestrian accidents, use of unsafe products or a property owner’s failure to maintain their property, along with other incidents stemming from negligence. Our laws afford protections for the spouse, children and parents of the deceased. In certain cases, a wrongful death lawsuit may seek punitive damages. For general laws concerning wrongful death, please visit the Massachusetts Legislature’s page on Massachusetts General Law Chapter 229, Section 2.

Hiring a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawyer

Hiring the right attorney to represent you and your family following the wrongful death of a loved one is essential to protect and preserve your legal rights. This may include preserving evidence that may be needed to prove that loss of your loved one was due to the negligence or other misdeeds of another. Failing to preserve essential evidence can limit or even prevent your ability to prove your claims.

Potential Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases

If a wrongful death occurs in the course of a loved one’s work, a claim may include the right to pursue workers’ compensation death and spousal benefits. Further, there may be a right to pursue survivor’s benefits from the Social Security Administration. Our experience in assisting our clients in the pursuit of all available benefits is part of the process of serving our clients and managing their case. Wrongful death claims frequently include the following:

• Funeral and burial costs;
• Loss of financial support/future earnings;
• Medical costs incurred prior to the individual’s death;
• Pain & Suffering
• Loss of consortium claims of the surviving spouse and surviving children
• Punitive damages in cases where the death was caused by gross negligence or malicious, willful, wanton or reckless conduct of the defendant

McGowan & Associates is proud of the results we have delivered for our clients as well as the care, compassion, and personal service we have provided to clients who have lost loved ones. Our law firm is based in Norwell, Massachusetts and we represent clients in Plymouth and across the South Shore and Massachusetts.

Call for a Free Legal Consultation: 781-261-9977
If you or a member of your family has suffered the wrongful death of a loved one, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will be happy to meet you at our office or at your home.

Awards

$2.75 Million Construction Accident
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$2.5 Million Medical Malpractice
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$1.85 Million Car Accident
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$1.45 Million Car Accident

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Our Office

McGowan & Associates
80 Washington Street Ste C20
Norwell, MA 02061
Office: 781-261-9977
Fax: 781-261-9993

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Auto and Truck Accidents
  • Subrogation
  • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Business
  • Civil Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Personal Injury

  • Personal Injury
  • Car and Truck Accidents
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Child Injuries
  • Dog Bite Claims
  • Burn Injuries
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Medical Malpractice

Our Attorneys

Owen P. McGowan
Christopher J. Greeley
Christopher C. Nichols

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Subrogation
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Business Law
Civil Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Arbitration

McGowan & Associates | 80 Washington Street Ste C20 | Norwell, MA 02061 | Office: 781-261-9977 | Fax: 781-261-9993
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McGowan & Associates serves clients across Massachusetts, including in the South Shore and Plymouth County: in Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rochester, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman. In Norfolk County, serving clients in Quincy, Cohasset, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph and Milton. Also serving Boston and Suffolk County, Cambridge and Middlesex County, Essex County, Bristol County and Barnstable County.