wrongful death

A Boston man accused of killing a cyclist is being held on $25,000 bail, according to court records. The 25-year-old was charged after Massachusetts authorities detained him in the suspected hit-and-run death of a 29-year-old man in the early morning of April 30. The man since turned himself in and is now awaiting trial. Apart from the criminal charges, the family of the victim appear to have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court. According to the police investigation, around 3:30 a.m. a 29-year-old man was cycling with another individual when the driver reportedly struck him and drove off without stopping.…

A man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run may be facing serious jail time, according to sources. The Massachusetts man was arrested in Texas after allegedly fleeing to El Salvador following the accident that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man in Chelsea in June of last year. Even if the man is not found guilty of the charges filed against him, the family of the slain man could file for wrongful death in civil court. According to the accident report, the 34-year-old man was drunk when he struck a 25-year-old man in a parking lot near Washington Street on June…

Every year, tourists enjoy the many attractions available in Massachusetts cities. While some people enjoy a simple walk down a historic city street, others turn to options such as duck boats that allow tourists to view attractions from both land and water. Unfortunately, some may be questioning the safety of these boats after a recent accident involving a scooter killed one woman and sent her boyfriend to the hospital. The family of the deceased young woman may be considering its legal options following the accident, including the possibility of filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The accident happened one morning in late…

The death of a loved one is never easy news to hear. However, an unexpected death that could have been completely prevented often seems even more tragic. While police in Massachusetts continue to investigate a recent fatal crash in Massachusetts, family members of the deceased victim may be considering their legal options, including whether to file a wrongful death claim. The 45-year-old man is said to have passed away as a result of a collision that occurred in the early morning hours of a day in mid-April. According to reports, an SUV driven by a 22-year-old woman allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic.…

Many people in Massachusetts pursue paths that are dedicated to others. For example, one nurse trained to run a marathon in order to raise funds for the neonatal intensive care unit for the hospital that employed her. Unfortunately, police believe that her selfless plan was ended when she was struck by a driver under the influence of drugs. While criminal charges have recently been filed against the driver believed to have caused the woman's death, her surviving family members also have the option of pursuing a wrongful death claim in civil court. Reports indicate that the victim was training for…