Wrongful Death

Boston Wrongful Death Claims

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, the wrongful death lawyers at Robert Graves and Associates, can provide immediate assistance helping the family in all legal matters associated with the tragedy, as well as representing the family's interests against the parties at fault. Contact a wrongful death attorney at Robert Graves and Associates, for a free initial consultation regarding your options in a wrongful death claim.

What may be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit?

There are two separate wrongful death damages that may be awarded. One is wrongful death pecuniary loss. This is the loss of money that the person would have earned for the estate, for his/her spouse or children, and sometimes for a parent when a child contributes to the family. The second is loss of consortium, which is losing the companionship of a spouse.

Disability Bene fits Provided

Payments are made for temporary total disability (TTD) in an amount determined by a percentage of the worker's wage, subject to a weekly maximum payment amount. Payments may continue for the up to 156 weeks.

Payments are made for permanent total disability (PTD) based upon a percentage of the worker's wage, subject to a weekly maximum payment amount. Payments for PTD continue for the duration of the disability.

Payments for permanent partial disability (PPD) are made based upon a percentage of the worker's wage, subject to a weekly maximum payment amount. Payments for PPD will ordinairly continue for up to 260 weeks, but may in certain cases be extended to up to 520 weeks. PPD payments are subject to reduction by unemployment insurance and Social Security benefits.

Scheduled awards are paid in addition to total temporary disability benefits starting directly after the accident. Scheduled awards are not reduced because of receipt of TTD benefits.

Benefits may be available for bodily disfigurement, except that disfigurement based on scarring is not compensable unless the disfigurement is on the face, neck or hands.

Dedicated to helping families recover financial compensation for the loss of a family member.

This is Attorney Advertising. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.