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Boston, MA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Boston

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202620 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Boston wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Boston. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers

    4.9966 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    93.8/100
    Call (617) 865-7000Google Maps
  2. 2
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    Mass Injury Group Injury and Accident Attorneys

    4.9320 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.5/100
    Call (617) 545-0721Google Maps
  3. 3
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    Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers

    4.91.8K Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    88.7/100
    Call (617) 340-8798Google Maps
  4. 4
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    Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9397 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    87.5/100
    Call (617) 944-5134Google Maps
  5. 5
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    Parker Scheer LLP

    5.0107 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    82.6/100
    Call (617) 886-0500Google Maps
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    DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers

    5.0507 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    80.4/100
    Call (617) 663-0665Google Maps
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    Jason Stone Injury Lawyers

    4.8585 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    79.5/100
    Call (617) 404-9303Google Maps
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    Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers

    4.91.1K Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    76.3/100
    Call (617) 500-1861Google Maps
  9. 9
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    Boston Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick

    4.9115 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    76.3/100
    Call (866) 798-7961Google Maps
  10. 10
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    d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.

    5.0153 Google reviews· Boston

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    73.0/100
    Call (617) 544-3399Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Massachusetts

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

3 years

For most injury claims (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, §§ 2A, 4).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85)

Car insurance

No-fault state

Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts?

In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, §§ 2A, 4). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Massachusetts?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85)

Is Massachusetts a no-fault car insurance state?

Massachusetts is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

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