Losing a beloved family member is devastating. Losing someone due to the negligence of another is almost unbearable. Sousa and Sousa understands this and we will work non-stop to recover damages for the loss of your loved one. No verdict or settlement will ever fill the void for your loss, but our attorneys will make sure that your rights are protected and you are given due justice.
When a wrongful death case heads to court, a jury will decide the damages based on conscious pain and suffering and pecuniary injury. They will look at how much money the family lost in terms of services, loss of inheritance, medical expenses and funeral costs.
Massachusetts law states that the decedent’s estate has 3 years from time of death or from the time the death was discovered to file a wrongful death claim. Immediate family members are given priority when filing and if no immediate family members are left, distant relatives are given the opportunity to bring claim. Our lawyers have represented many families in Brockton, Easton, Taunton, and surrounding towns who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others.
Compensation:
- Expenses incurred such as funeral and medical bills.
- Loss of future earnings and support
- Lost benefits such as medical insurance, pension, 401K, etc.
- Conscious pain and suffering
- Survivors pain and mental anguish
- Companionship, assistance and society
- General or punitive damages