Stoughton Wrongful Death Lawyer
Few experiences are more painful than losing a loved one unexpectedly. When someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct is to blame, feelings of anger and confusion only add to a family’s grief.
You’re not alone during this difficult time. Rob Levine Law is here to help you understand what happened and pursue accountability on your family’s behalf, starting with a free consultation.
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August 26, 2026
Table of Contents
- How Our Stoughton Wrongful Death Lawyers Build Strong Claims
- How the Cause of Death Can Affect Your Wrongful Death Claim
- Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Stoughton?
- How Do You Prove Liability in a Wrongful Death Case?
- What Types of Compensation Can You Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim?
- Our Stoughton Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Ready to Advocate for Your Family
- Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Claims in Stoughton
How Our Stoughton Wrongful Death Lawyers Build Strong Claims
You’re dealing with enough after losing a loved one. When you turn to our Stoughton law firm, we’ll handle every aspect of the legal process on your behalf. Let us put our 25+ years of experience to work while you focus on grieving and moving forward.
Our process begins with a free consultation, with the option to meet remotely, in our office, or at a location most convenient for you. From there, we’ll conduct a detailed investigation of the circumstances that led to your loved one’s death. Our team will gather medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony to determine who’s at fault and prove their negligence.
After we build your case, we’ll negotiate with the insurance company and pursue the full compensation your family deserves. Our aggressive approach has helped more than 50,000 clients recover over $2 billion in disability benefits and injury compensation, including significant settlements and verdicts for families across Massachusetts and New England. We won’t back down if the insurer refuses to settle fairly, and we’re prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
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The team is professional, keeps you updated on your case, ensures continuous follow-up, and, most importantly, takes your schedule into account.
Mich L.
Clear Communication and Respectful Support
Very positive experience here. The staff was professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about providing well-organized service, which made the entire experience comfortable. Communication was clear, and any questions I had were answered thoroughly and respectfully. I truly appreciate the level of care and dedication shown, and I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Yoli B.
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I just want to say thank you to Rob Levine Law Firm for being very kind and understanding. Nick, Felix, and Chris were so kind to me, very patient with answering all of my questions, and helped me resolve my case. Thank you for believing in me and helping me get through this difficult time, and for taking my case seriously. I appreciate you guys. Happy holidays and God bless you all.
Jessenia M.
How the Cause of Death Can Affect Your Wrongful Death Claim
Many different types of accidents can lead to a wrongful death claim. The cause of your loved one’s death can significantly affect how liability works, the evidence needed to prove negligence, and your legal options.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle, truck, pedestrian, and car accidents are a leading cause of unexpected fatalities. These claims often depend on proving what driving violations caused the collision. Liability determinations can be particularly complicated in commercial truck accident claims, as these cases frequently involve violations of federal trucking regulations.
Workplace Accidents
If your loved one died in a workplace accident, your family may be eligible for workers’ compensation death benefits, regardless of who’s at fault. You may also have the right to file a third-party wrongful death lawsuit if someone other than the employer contributed to the accident.
Other Fatal Accidents
Slips and falls can also result in wrongful deaths. These claims focus on whether a property owner failed to maintain reasonably safe premises. If your loved one died from medical malpractice, we’ll need to prove that a healthcare provider failed to meet the standard of care. If a defective product is to blame, product liability laws may allow your family to recover compensation without proving the manufacturer was negligent by pursuing a strict liability or breach of warranty claim.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Stoughton?
Only the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death claim in Massachusetts. Individual family members cannot file a claim on their own behalf.
However, any compensation recovered through the claim is intended to benefit the deceased person’s surviving spouse, children, parents, or other close family members. Thus, even though the executor or administrator files the lawsuit, certain family members may still be entitled to recover compensation.
How Do You Prove Liability in a Wrongful Death Case?
To recover compensation for a wrongful death, you must establish that someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct is to blame. In most cases, this involves proving that the responsible party owed your loved one a duty of care and that their breach of duty caused your loved one’s death. You’ll also need to show that your family suffered damages as a result of the loss.
Many parties can potentially be liable in a wrongful death case. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
- A negligent driver or their employer
- A property owner
- A third-party company or contractor
- A medical professional or healthcare facility
- A manufacturer of a defective product
When you trust us with your family’s case, we’ll identify every party responsible for your loved one’s death and pursue accountability from each.
What Types of Compensation Can You Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death lawsuit is meant to compensate your family for the losses you’ve suffered because of your loved one’s death. Depending on the circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit may pursue recovery of the following losses:
- Economic damages: These cover the financial impact of your loved one’s passing. Common examples include funeral and burial expenses, the loss of your loved one’s income and financial support, and the monetary value of the services your loved one would have provided to your family.
- Non-economic damages: These primarily compensate for the loss of companionship, comfort, and guidance certain family members have experienced from losing a loved one.
- Punitive damages: Punitive damages may also be available if the at-fault party’s conduct was malicious, willful, wanton, or involved extreme recklessness. These damages are intended to punish the defendant rather than compensate you for specific losses.
Our Stoughton Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Ready to Advocate for Your Family
Choosing whether to pursue a wrongful death claim is a deeply personal decision, and we don’t want to rush you during a difficult time. When you’re ready to explore your legal options, Rob Levine Law will be here to provide honest, compassionate guidance.
We are proud to advocate for those in need with strong ethical standards and complete fee transparency. Under our Fee Free Guarantee®, you pay nothing upfront for our services, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family. Our standard contingency fee is 33% of your recovery, and we reduce that rate to 25% for first responders and military members.
We can meet with you in our office, remotely, or at a location most convenient for your family, and we are available 24/7 to answer your questions. Contact us online or call (888) 791-9135 for a free, confidential consultation with a member of our team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Claims in Stoughton
A loved one’s untimely passing can lead to many questions about your legal rights. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions we receive from grieving family members.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Stoughton?
In most cases, the Massachusetts statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to seek wrongful death compensation. However, certain circumstances may extend or shorten the deadline, so it’s best to contact our Stoughton wrongful death lawyers to determine how long you have to file.
What Exactly Makes a Death Wrongful Under Massachusetts Law?
A death is considered wrongful when it was caused by another party’s negligent, reckless, or intentional actions. This means the responsible party could have prevented the death if they had acted with reasonable care.
Is a Wrongful Death Settlement Taxed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the IRS?
Wrongful death settlement funds are often not subject to state or federal taxes when they compensate surviving family members for their losses. However, the IRS may tax punitive damages or interest earned on the settlement before it was paid out. Tax laws can be complex, and we recommend speaking with a tax professional if you have questions about how a settlement may affect your taxes.
The Driver Who Caused the Crash Was Arrested for Drunk Driving. Do We Have to Wait for the Criminal Trial to Finish Before We Sue?
No. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action that’s separate from a criminal case. Even if your loved one’s death involves a criminal act, you do not need to wait for that case to conclude before pursuing a wrongful death action.
If My Loved One Left Behind Personal Debts, Like Credit Cards, Will Creditors Take the Settlement Money Before the Family Gets It?
Usually not. In general, any compensation recovered through a wrongful death lawsuit is meant to cover the surviving family members’ losses resulting from their loved one’s death rather than to pay the deceased person’s debts.
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Notable Case Results
$130,000
Defendant made a wide turn on Narragansett Parkway in Warwick, turning to wide to avoid hitting the front of our clients vehicle. Client had a stiff neck and back after the accident however the pain continued resulting in months of treatment. The case could not be settled and our litigation team had to tackle the file to get a successful result.
$125,000
Client was driving on 95 South in Warwick when they were rear ended by a defendant who did not slow down and hit our client going about 55 miles per hour. After months of physical therapy the client had an MRI that revealed small spinal fractures. This file was denied but our litigation team was able to get a settlement for the client.
$24,158
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Client was driving on Route 5 in Warwick near the Lowe’s. Defendant was pulling out of a parking lot and hit our clients motorcycle. Our client was thrown from the bike, slamming his head on the ground. He was rushed to the hospital. Our office settled the claim for policy limit. We recovered $240,000 for the client and an additional $60,000 for a loss of consortium claim for the clients spouse.
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Client residing in Warwick RI could not work due to Seizure, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder, Chronic Pain, Boderline Personality Disorder
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$575,000.00
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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I had an amazing experience with this law firm. From the very beginning, they were professional, supportive, and truly cared about my case. They kept me informed throughout the entire process and made everything feel much less overwhelming.
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I also want to recognize my attorney, Heather. She has been amazing, very firm, confident, and clearly knows exactly what she’s doing. That gave me so much peace of mind throughout the process.
I’m truly grateful for all the help and dedication they showed while handling my claim. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that genuinely cares and goes above and beyond for their clients.
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