A “statute of limitations” is a rule that puts a deadline on particular court claims. Wrongful death claims in Massachusetts are one of the many types of civil lawsuits that has a statute of limitations. This puts an outside limit on how long the family of the...
A wrongful death suit is a lawsuit filed by the surviving family because of someone else’s death. Wrongful death suits can be complicated because plaintiffs may sue on behalf of decedents and surviving family members. A variety of damages may be claimed in a wrongful...
Every state, including Massachusetts, have laws governing wrongful death claims. to understand how wrongful death lawsuits work, it is important to understand how Massachusetts defines “wrongful death,” what types of damages are available, and if there are any time...