A person's poor decisions can sometimes lead to another person's death. The person who died cannot act to recover for injuries and seek justice in civil courts in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
The victim's family, however, can pursue a wrongful death action. In a wrongful death case, the deceased person's loved ones may seek to recover money damages for that person's death, including hospital bills, funeral and burial expenses and loss of support.
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, the loved ones may also be able to recover for loss of consortium in a wrongful death action brought in or near Hampden County, Massachusetts.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
MATA seeks to continually improve the safety of individuals and increase fair access to the Massachusetts justice system while assisting and educating attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in Hampden County, MA - The Hampden County Bar Association (HCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) from its offices in Springfield, Massachusetts. The service is recognized by the American Bar Association for helping individuals and businesses find a private attorney experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Hundreds of local attorneys participate in the service and have agreed to provide a 30 minute consultation in exchange for a $25.00 consultation fee. During the consultation, you can discuss the case with the attorney and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.