Waltham Wrongful Death

Residents of Waltham, Massachusetts can enjoy a variety of pleasures within their own city. From the Charles River walking path, to a host of popular restaurant and retails stores, to two beautiful college campuses, Waltham offers a host of both indoor and outdoor leisure activities.

With a population of 60,000, the city is located only 10 miles from Boston and is adjacent to the communities of Newton, Belmont, Watertown, Weston, and Lincoln. Finally, with numerous city and private employers-including Bank of America, National Grid, Raytheon, Verizon, and Tufts Health Plan-Waltham is a combination of residential neighborhoods and commercial activity. Though generally a safe city, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time.

The sudden death of a loved one can be one of the most painful emotional experiences a person endures in his or her lifetime. At Altman & Altman, LLP, our Waltham wrongful death attorneys understand that even the best settlement can never fully account for your loss. A strong settlement can, however, provide important financial aid to a family that has lost a loved one due to another person's recklessness or negligence. If you believe you have a viable wrongful death case against another person or corporation, the seasoned Waltham personal injury attorneys at Altman & Altman, LLP are prepared to stand by you every step of the way.

There are several common types of wrongful death claims. Often such claims stem from deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, slip and fall accidents, truck accidents, defective products, exposure to hazardous materials, medical mistakes, and general negligence. If any of these accidents has caused the death of a loved one, the Waltham wrongful death lawyers at Altman & Altman, LLP can guide you through this confusing process, explain in detail your legal options, and assist you in making a decision as to whether or not a wrongful death lawsuit is in the best interest of your family.

Wrongful death lawsuits allow the family of a person who passed away to gain monetary compensation for their loss by holding a person, company, or employee civilly liable for the death of another person. With over 40 years of experience, Altman & Altman, LLP is well-equipped to handle wrongful death cases and to achieve maximum economic compensation for the family of a loved one.

Filing a successful a wrongful death claim begins with an immediate investigation of the scene of the injury or accident, which involves preserving important evidence from the scene. After the initial investigation, our wrongful death attorneys have a much clearer understanding of the case and can then recommend whether a lawsuit, mediation, arbitration or another course of action will be most appropriate. Regardless of the best option, our lawyers will stand by your side every step of the way.

We understand that handling the aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming and stressful, and we are dedicated to reducing the financial stress of an accident as greatly as possible. The Waltham, MA wrongful death attorneys at Altman & Altman, LLP are available for a free, confidential wrongful death case consultation 24 hours a day at 617.492.3000 or 800.481.6199 (toll free). If you prefer to send an email inquiry, please know that all inquiries are responded to immediately. Please note that we take all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis: we charge no fee unless you recover.