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Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one is a tragedy.  For many families, the tragedy is exacerbated by the persistent question of whether the death could have been prevented in the first place.  In other words, their loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of another.

A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit arising from the death of an individual that was caused by the actions of another.  Wrongful death cases result from various types of accidents and injuries, including motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents, construction site accidents, defective products, and injuries occurring on dangerous premises. 

A wrongful death suit is brought by the victim’s personal representative on behalf of the family members.  The purpose of a wrongful death suit is to provide compensation to family members who have been damaged emotionally and financially by their loved one’s death.

In all wrongful death cases, it is necessary to act promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the fatal accident, and to file a lawsuit prior to the expiration of applicable statutes of limitation.    

At the law firm of Sabra & Aspden, we know that your family needs answers, closure and compensation to get you through this difficult time.  Over the years, our law firm has handled numerous wrongful death cases for families who have lost loved ones.  We have the experience, resources, and dedication necessary to get you the full financial recovery you deserve. 

If your loved one has been a victim of wrongful death, we can help.  Contact Sabra & Aspden for a free initial consultation with an experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney.

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    Attorney Sabra and Attorney Aspden both grew up in the Town of Somerset and have a strong commitment to being involved in the community. Both are corporators for BankFive. Attorney Sabra is a past chairman of the Fall River Port Authority and past president of the Fall River Line Pier, Inc. He is also the voice of Law Talk, a talk show heard on 1480 WSAR on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. focused on helping individuals in the community with their legal issues. Attorney Sabra also served on the Screening Committee for the Town of Somerset Administrator in 2007. He is also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Thomas More Church. Attorney Sabra was recently appointed to the Advisory and Finance Committee for the Town of Somerset.

    Attorney Aspden has been involved in Somerset Little League for 15 years as a coach and member of the Board of Directors. He has also served on the Somerset Housing Authority for 20 years, having been elected to four consecutive 5-year terms. He is a past member of the Somerset Zoning Board of Appeals.

    Community Contributions

    LUCCA-SABRA DO THE RIGHT THING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD -presented each year to a deserving Case High School Senior. The Scholarship fund was established in March 2004 as a result of Attorney Sabra’s efforts in recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars for victims of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Swansea in November 2001. $15,000 was deducted from the legal fee to fund the scholarship.

    UNITED WAY OF FALL RIVER - Attorney Sabra makes a yearly contribution

    TOWN OF SOMERSET RECREATION AND PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT- sponsor for the July 4th Road Race.

    UMASS DARTMOUTH ARNOLD M. DUBIN LABOR EDUCATION CENTER AND UMASS DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS - Attorney Sabra has been a sponsor for many years to the Annual Workers' Memorial Day 5K Road Race and 1.6 Walk to raise awareness about the important issue of workplace health and safety.

    SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES (SCCLS) AND NEW CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY (NCLA) - contributor

    SOMERSET LION'S CLUB - contributor

    THE SALVATION ARMY - participant in the Christmas Cloth-a-Child Program

    SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY - donation to Gates Grant Computer Program

    GAMMA PHI BETTA SORORITY - donation to rock-a-thon for Children's Physical Developmental Clinic

    SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL - donation to Music Department

    VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION-TOWN OF SOMERSET - donation towards purchasing a new flag pole for the Leo Clarkson Green in the center of the Town of Somerset

    YMCA/TOYS PROGRAM - yearly contributor

    SOMERSET LEGION BASEBALL - contributor

    KATIE BROWN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - contributor

    THOMAS J. GIUNTA 5K ROAD RACE - yearly contributor

    DAVID M. AFFONSO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - contributor