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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County, MA - The Hampshire County Bar Association (HCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) from its offices in Northampton, Massachusetts. This community based public service helps individuals find a qualified attorney focused on the needed practice area of the law. The service pre-screens the attorneys to make sure they meet certain eligibility requirements.