Wrongful Death

Offices in Woburn & Framingham — Serving Families Statewide

A life lost through careless actions causes an even deeper and more enduring grief than expected death. The legal team at Castel & Hall, LLP assists Massachusetts families in fighting for justice and compensation following wrongful death occurrences.

Our attorneys are dedicated to supporting families after their loved one dies because of either a motor vehicle accident, workplace injury, medical misstep or any other unfortunate circumstance. Our legal team serves clients dealing with wrongful death cases in Woburn, Framingham, and throughout Massachusetts.

You need not face this situation alone. Our law team in Massachusetts stands ready to bring the party responsible to justice.

What Is a Wrongful Death?

The death of a person qualifies as wrongful when another party acts negligently, recklessly, or intentionally to cause the death. Family members surviving in Massachusetts have the legal right to present wrongful death claims against responsible parties who caused the death.

Common causes of wrongful death include:

• Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
• Workplace injuries and construction site accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse or neglect
• Defective or dangerous products
• Slip and fall or unsafe property conditions
• Drunk or distracted driving
• Fires or explosions

Wrongful death cases are civil actions, which means they seek financial compensation, not criminal punishment. However, both civil and criminal cases may occur simultaneously.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate files the wrongful death claim. If no will exists, the court will appoint someone. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the deceased’s beneficiaries, such as:

• Spouse
• Children
• Parents
• Other legal heirs

According to Massachusetts law, the damage recovered in the lawsuit are typically distributed to these beneficiaries.

What Compensation Can Be Recovered?

No amount of money can replace the loss of someone you love. But a wrongful death claim can help reduce financial stress, secure your family’s future, and bring a sense of justice. Families may be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical bills related to the final injury or illness
• Loss of income or benefits the deceased would have earned
• Loss of companionship, care, and support
• Emotional pain and mental suffering
• Loss of household services and parental guidance
• Punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence or intentional harm

At Castel & Hall, LLP, we work with economic experts to ensure that your claim fully reflects your loss’ short and long-term impact.

Why Choose Castel & Hall, LLP?

Our lawyers recognize that no two wrongful death cases are the same. Our legal team shows compassion and remains professional in every case they handle. Our team listens to your situation and shows you all available legal paths with step-by-step support. We serve clients statewide from our locations in Woburn and Framingham. Our team goes to you for meetings and works with your priorities to handle legal issues while you focus on your family and recovery.

When you choose us, you choose a firm that is:

• Responsive and caring
• Experienced in complex wrongful death litigation
• Respected by insurance companies and courts alike
• Dedicated to results and justice

We have the resources to take on large companies, hospitals, and insurance carriers—and we never back down from doing what’s right.

Cases We Handle

Our firm handles every kind of wrongful death lawsuit, including:

• Fatalities result from unsafe car and truck operations by drivers who act without caution
• Construction site fatalities due to unsafe equipment or oversight
• Errors within medical treatment that consist of surgical accidents, incorrect diagnoses, and improper drug administration
• Fatal nursing home neglect or abuse
• Death occurs at work sites because of unsafe premises or defective equipment.
• People get injured when other motorists operate their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or while engaging in activities that distract them from driving.
• Dangerous premises or public property hazards
• Defective product fatalities

Your case will receive specific handling, followed by a customized legal implementation that addresses your family’s particular requirements and the death.

How Long Do You Have to File?

The laws in Massachusetts establish a three-year timeframe starting from death, which determines the ability to file wrongful death claims. Death cases follow specific rules regarding the circumstances of passing.

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible because grief-related time passes swiftly. Early involvement with legal professionals allows the maintenance of critical evidence and the identification of key witnesses while fortifying your case.

Wrongful Death Cases Require Strong Legal Support

Wrongful death claims are complex. Such cases typically contain insurance disagreements, expert witness statements, and exhaustive fact-finding procedures. Through our work at Castel & Hall, LLP, we manage your legal challenges to secure proper justice for your deceased loved one.

Our law firm collaborates with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and economic specialists to build solid evidence about your family’s losses.

We maintain full responsibility for the damage suffered and simultaneously serve to restore stability and peace to your family.

Serving All of Massachusetts

The legal team at Castel & Hall, LLP, assists every Commonwealth resident, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, New Bedford, Woburn, Framingham, and other municipalities.

Distance doesn’t matter. Justice does.

Our team is privileged to provide legal advocacy in Massachusetts for families with absolute integrity, and we always maintain respect for their departed loved ones.

Reach Us Now

You must immediately contact legal support when someone dies because of another person’s careless actions. Our team will protect your legal rights while we fight for justice for your loved one. Reach out to us today at 617-716-6464 for free legal advice, which remains completely private, or complete the contact form so our team can contact you immediately.

Castel & Hall, LLP, stands ready to defend you, and the entire team stands behind you to provide complete assistance throughout your journey.