While the circumstances surrounding a wrongful death lawsuit will never be pleasant for those involved, it may be the only way for the family of the deceased to begin to recover from their loss. If it can be proved that their loved one died due to the negligence of another, they may be entitled to substantial pecuniary damages for pain and suffering, lost wages of the deceased, medical expenses incurred prior to death, and funeral expenses. Contact one of our expert Massachusetts wrongful death attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to help guide you through the complicated litigation process at 617-787-3700.
A man is being sued for his alleged involvement in a car crash that killed a pregnant mother and her three children last year. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed on January 12 on behalf of Edward Schmidt, the husband and father of the victims. Sean Woulfe, 25 years-old, faces 16 counts of reckless driving for the July 24 crash. The prosecution alleges that Mr. Woulfe was driving east in his Chevrolet S10 pickup truck at a speed more than 20 mph over the posted limit when he ran a stop sign before crashing. He is accused of striking a 2014 Subaru Outback carrying Mr. Schmidt’s pregnant wife, Lindsey, and their three sons. Lindsey Schmidt, just 29 years-old, and their 19 month-old son, Kaleb, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Their 4 year-old, Weston, died at the Comer’s Children Hospital in Chicago, Illinois the next day, and 6 year-old Owen died two days later at the same hospital.
Have you lost a loved one because of the negligence of another? If so, you may be entitled to recover a monetary award in an amount equal to the pain and suffering that has been caused by the loss and all other damages which resulted from your loss. Please contact one of our expert wrongful death personal injury attorneys, who will work tirelessly on your case to make sure you can begin to recover. Call us at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!
