The loss of a loved one, especially when it is unexpected, is one of the most tragic things can occur. No amount of money can replace the friend or family member who has been taken too soon by the negligence of another. However, in these types of situations, the law does provide certain remedies to those left behind.
If you lost a loved one in the state of Massachusetts, you may bring a claim for wrongful death. There are several things to know about wrongful death claims in our state.
On June 10, a lethal car accident caused the death of three people, including a 7-year-old child.
State Police responded to the accident which occurred around 1:30 in the afternoon. A Woburn woman was behind the wheel of a car that was hit by another driver. The 46-year-old woman was driving a Ford Explorer on Portland Street when her car was hit by a 1994 Honda Civic that slid into her path. The two vehicles collided, killing three people in the Honda.
The victims including a 31-year-old driver, a 29-year-old man, and a 7-year-old boy. A 73-year-old woman riding in the ford was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The names of the victims in this accident have not yet been released. The crash is still being investigated by State Police and other police departments.
Sadly, some car accident can cause fatalities. These accidents are tragic, and they leave family and friends behind to grieve the loss of their loved one. Whenever anyone gets behind the wheel, they must remember that their actions could have deadly consequences. We must all do our part to keep our roads safe.
On June 7, an eight-year-old man was struck and killed while walking across a crosswalk in the middle of the 1300 block of Commonwealth Avenue. A suspect was taken into custody soon after the accident occurred.
The collision happened in Allston when a Jeep caused this hit-and-run crash. Police quickly located the driver in Brighton. The crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. near the Griggs Street MBTA station. The victim was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. Police are still investigating this incident.
Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most lethal accidents that happen on roads. These accidents can be devastating. Drivers must remember that they share the road with motorcyclists, and motorcyclists must also drive with caution. Accidents that cause fatalities are tragic, and we all need to do our part to prevent them.
On May 29, a 31-year-old motorcyclist died after suffering from injuries in a collision with a car. First responders received information about the crash around 10:30 on Tuesday and responded to the scene at Plantation Street near the I-290 on-ramp.
When police arrived, they found that several motorists had stopped at the scene to try to help the woman. Worcester emergency personnel provided medical care at the scene, and the woman was taken to a local hospital. She was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival there.
It can be hard to understand why people commit violent acts against other people.
A man was fatally shot at a bus stop shelter in the South End on Sunday night. The man has now been identified as Angel Calo, 36. Police are seeking help from the public as they look for the person who shot him.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Angel Calo. The criminal actions of another person can be so hard to understand. When someone decides to commit a violent act against another, the family and friends of the person who passed away can seek compensation and justice. They deserve to at least seek to recover their rights.
The violent, criminal acts that people inflict on one another can be extremely difficult to understand.
On Sunday night, a shooting in the South End at a bus shelter claimed the life of one man. This shooting is still being investigated and no arrests have been made yet. If we learn more about this story, we will update you.
When someone shoots another person, it can be hard to understand why. These criminal acts can leave people injured and impact their lives for years to come. When someone chooses to act criminally and injure another person, the injured party deserves to seek justice and compensation for what happened to them. They can seek compensation by filing a personal injury claim.
Two days after Bethgy Cator, 26, was found shot and killed, there have still not been any arrests made.
Police are still investigating and looking for the gunman that killed Cator and wounded another person. This incident happened on Saturday night at the Brockton Mini Mart at Spring and Pleasant streets at around 10 at night.
Police found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center. While there, Cator was pronounced dead.
Police have arrested the many from Dorchester who was connected with two deaths in Jamaica Plain earlier this month.
Wilvin Guity, 28, has been charged with two counts of murder for the May 4 shooting deaths of Christopher Joyce and Clayborn Blair.
News of this arrest is said to have brought some closure to the families of the victims.
Less than a full day after a homicide occurred in daylight, Boston Police have made an arrest.
The suspect has been identified as Jeremy Correa, 31, of Worcester. He was arrested at around 9:40 at night on Wednesday for stabbing 50-year-old Edward Sanchez.
Correa is being charged with murder.
More details are now known about the accident in Swansea that caused the death of one person.
The victim was a 38-year-old man from Cranston, Rhode Island. The jeep he was driving in became completely engulfed in flames because of the accident.
Troopers responded to the crash at around 2 in the morning. It is not known at this time if the driver who caused the accident was injured.
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