Lowell Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing a loved one can leave you overwhelmed, heartbroken, and uncertain about what comes next. When that loss happens because another person or business acted negligently, those emotions often become even more difficult to process as questions about accountability, financial security, and your family’s future begin to arise.
Although no legal action can undo your loss, pursuing a wrongful death claim may provide answers, hold the responsible party accountable, and help ease the financial burdens left behind. A Lowell wrongful death lawyer at Rob Levine Law is here to guide your family with compassion, explain your legal options, and advocate for the justice your loved one deserves. Call (888) 791-9135 or contact us online for a free consultation.
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August 24, 2026
Table of Contents
- How Can a Wrongful Death Lawyer Help After the Loss of a Loved One?
- Can Any Family Member File a Wrongful Death Claim?
- What Does Justice Look Like for a Wrongful Death Claim in Lowell?
- Who Can Be Held Liable in a Wrongful Death Claim?
- When You’re Ready, Rob Levine Law Is Here to Help
- Wrongful Death FAQs
How Can a Wrongful Death Lawyer Help After the Loss of a Loved One?
A wrongful death claim may arise when someone loses their life because another person, business, or organization acted negligently or wrongfully. These cases often involve complex legal and factual questions, making it important to understand what happened and who may be responsible.
While your family focuses on grieving and supporting one another, Rob Levine Law can handle the legal process by investigating the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death, gathering medical and accident records, identifying every potentially liable party, and pursuing compensation for both the financial and personal losses your family has suffered.
For more than 25 years, Rob Levine Law has helped over 50,000 people and recovered over $2 billion in disability benefits and injury compensation for our clients. With offices across Massachusetts and New England, the firm provides flexible meeting options, including remote consultations and in-person appointments, and can arrange travel for personal injury cases when needed.
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Can Any Family Member File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Massachusetts law, individual family members generally cannot file a wrongful death lawsuit on their own. Instead, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 229, Section 2 requires that the claim be filed by the executor named in the deceased person’s will or, if no will exists, the personal representative appointed to administer the estate.
Although the executor or personal representative files the lawsuit, that action seeks to recover compensation on behalf of certain surviving family members. Depending on the circumstances, those beneficiaries may include:
- Surviving spouse
- Children
- Parents
A wrongful death attorney can determine who is eligible to receive compensation, explain how the rules apply to your family, and help ensure the claim is filed correctly.
What Does Justice Look Like for a Wrongful Death Claim in Lowell?
Justice in a wrongful death claim means more than filing a lawsuit. It means identifying every party whose negligence contributed to your loved one’s death, holding them accountable, and pursuing compensation that reflects both the financial and personal losses your family has suffered.
Depending on the circumstances, family members may be entitled to recover the following damages:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical expenses related to the final injury or illness
- Lost income and future financial support
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Emotional distress experienced by surviving family members
- Punitive damages when the death has resulted from gross negligence or malicious, willful, wanton, or reckless conduct
Every wrongful death case is unique. The compensation available will depend on the specific circumstances of the loss, the impact on surviving family members, and the strength of the evidence supporting the claim.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Liability depends on how the incident occurred and often requires a careful review of the facts. In some cases, responsibility may rest with a single individual. In others, multiple people or organizations may share liability for the same tragedy.
Potentially liable parties include the following:
- Negligent drivers: A fatal car accident on Route 110 caused by a driver running a red light may leave that driver responsible for the family’s losses.
- Property owners or landlords: A landlord who fails to repair dangerous stairs in an apartment building on Central Street may be liable if a fatal fall results.
- Medical professionals: Doctors, surgeons, hospitals, or other healthcare providers may be responsible when negligent medical care contributes to a patient’s death.
- Employers: Fatal workplace accidents may involve liability when employers fail to maintain safe working conditions or follow required safety regulations.
- Manufacturers: Companies that design or produce defective products may be liable if a dangerous product causes fatal injuries.
Questions may also arise about whether the deceased shared any responsibility for the fatal accident, which can affect the family’s ability to recover compensation under Massachusetts law.
What Happens if the Deceased Was Partially Responsible for the Fatal Accident?
Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence system. Because personal injury laws differ from state to state, the rules that apply after a fatal accident depend on where the incident occurred.
Under Massachusetts law, compensation may still be available if the deceased was partially responsible for the accident. However, any recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. If they are 51% or more responsible, the estate is generally barred from recovering damages on behalf of the beneficiaries.
A personal injury attorney can evaluate how comparative fault may affect your family’s claim and explain how these rules apply to your specific circumstances.
When You're Ready, Rob Levine Law Is Here to Help
There is no right timeline for reaching out after the loss of a loved one. As a Lowell wrongful death law firm, Rob Levine Law understands that every family grieves differently and is here whenever you feel ready to discuss your legal options.
The firm is focused on aggressively advocating for those in need while maintaining the highest ethical standards and a commitment to fee transparency. We handle wrongful death claims on a standard 33% contingency fee, with a reduced 25% rate for qualifying first responders, including police, fire, rescue, and military personnel. Win or no fee™, that’s our Fee Free Guarantee®. You pay no upfront costs and only pay us if we recover compensation for you.
If you have questions, the team is available 24/7. Call (888) 791-9135 or contact us online whenever you are ready.
Wrongful Death FAQs
What if My Loved One Didn’t Leave Behind a Will or Name an Executor Before They Passed Away?
If your loved one did not leave a will, a court can appoint a personal representative to administer the estate. That individual has the legal authority to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of eligible beneficiaries.
How Do We Secure the Official Accident Reports From the Lowell Police Department or the Massachusetts State Police?
Accident reports are available from the investigating law enforcement agency, whether it’s the Massachusetts state police or the Lowell Police Department. Your attorney can also obtain these records and preserve other evidence needed to support your claim.
If They Spent Several Days in the ICU at Lowell General Hospital Before Passing Away, Who Is Responsible for Those Medical Bills?
If another person’s negligence caused your loved one’s death, the party responsible for the fatal injury may also be responsible for the related medical expenses. Although insurance may pay some of those bills initially, they may be recoverable through a wrongful death claim.
If the Person Who Caused the Death Is Found Not Guilty in Criminal Court, Does That Mean Our Civil Lawsuit Is Automatically Thrown Out?
No. Criminal and civil cases have different legal standards. A wrongful death claim may still proceed even if criminal charges are dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty.
What Evidence Is Needed To Prove That Someone Else Caused My Loved One’s Death?
Evidence may include medical records, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, surveillance footage, expert testimony, and other documentation showing how the fatal incident occurred and who was responsible.
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Client was traveling east on Long Street in Warwick when the defendant, pulling out of a side street, ran a stop sign. The client attempted to stop but was unable to avoid hitting the passenger side of the defendant’s car. Our client was taken from the scene by rescue to Rhode Island Hospital, where he stayed for two days.
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