Robert I. Feinberg Wrongful Death Law Blog on Lawyers.com

Car accidents are common throughout the world and Boston is no exception to the rule.  In heavily congested Boston, drivers get into car crashes on a daily basis.  A number of fatal car accidents have occurred in tunnels related to the Big Dig and pedestrians in the heavily trafficked roads of the downtown risk being hit and killed by a car.  Rush hours bring thousands of cars onto the roads, and tourists unfamiliar with the streets create bottlenecks and make driving hazardous.   Drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are all at risk of being involved in a fatal car accident. 

There were 334 traffic fatalities in Massachusetts in 2009, with 108 involving alcohol and 76 speeding.  Many of these deaths were wrongful.  When someone dies wrongfully, due to actions of another party, certain surviving members of the victim can seek to recover damages for the loss of their loved one. 

A number of negligent actions can cause a wrongful death.  A Boston wrongful death attorney can assist you in determining whether you should bring a wrongful death claim for the death of your loved one.  The courts cannot bring back someone you lost, but they can help your family achieve financial security in the future.

Three things to avoid while driving

Driving is a privilege that should be approached with care and caution.  To prevent causing a wrongful death, drivers should avoid the following:

• DUI/DWI.  Avoid drinking and driving, as well as using other intoxicants
• Distracted driving.  Avoid texting, using a cell phone, eating, tuning a radio, and programming a GPS unit while driving
• Speeding.  Avoid excessive speed and adhere to all rules of the road

No recovery means no fee

If a Boston accident lawyer examines the facts of your case and determines that it is in your best interests to file a wrongful death claim, some attorneys will typically not charge you any fees until your case is settled or you receive a judgment.  Once the law firm wins your case or settles it, legal fees come out of the award.  

Contact us for experienced legal guidance

At Feinberg & Alban, PC our experienced attorneys can help you seek the fair compensation you deserve when you suffer injury through the negligent or reckless actions of someone else.   Contact us today.

Feinberg & Alban PC
141 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 232-5950