Jury Awards $5.5 Million To Family Of Deceased Man In Wrongful Death And Medical Malpractice Lawsuit.

Posted on June 29, 2018 by gil hoy

People often have no choice but to trust that medical professionals are making the best, most informed decisions possible in the course of their jobs. Because their level of expertise in the medical field is so much greater than that of the average person, doctors and nurses and the like are in a tremendous position of influence over very critical health decisions. Unfortunately, these decisions occasionally result in serious injury or death. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an expert medical malpractice attorney at 617-787-3700.

When a local resident of Weirton, West Virginia was admitted to Weirton Medical Center (WMC) in 2012, he likely assumed that the medical staff would take care of his pneumonia in short order. However, after a grave medical error, the local man ended up dead, and his family brought a wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit on his behalf. After a trial, a jury found WMC liable for the man’s death, and awarded his family $3.5 million in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive damages. Although WMC acknowledges its medical error lead to Mr. Heffner’s death, it still plans on appealing the verdict. Mr. Heffner’s family was represented by attorneys Bob Fitzsimmons and Breant Wear of Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a medical error, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact one of our expert medical malpractice attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential lawsuit. Call us today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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82 Year-Old Dies From Burn Injuries She Suffered In Apartment Fire.

Posted on May 15, 2018 by gil hoy

While all burn injuries, no matter the severity, have the potential to cause discomfort or pain, third and fourth-degree burns are the most severe types of burns and have the potential to do serious bodily harm and can even lead to death. If you’ve been burned because of another person’s negligence, you may not know what to do to begin to recover. This is why you should turn to an experienced burn injury attorney at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm to get you through this complicated process and to help you recover fair and just money damages.

Robert L. Barb, an 82 year-old from Cumberland, Maryland, lived in an apartment complex with his wife, Roberta, also 82 years of age. On the night of March 8, 2018, Robert went out to dinner with friends. Roberta, as she often did, stayed at home, due to a medical condition that prevented her from walking for long periods of time. After dinner, Robert returned home and heard the fire alarm from his building blaring. Robert, then unsure where the fire was, rushed into his apartment where the fire had started and carried his wife into the hallway.

Roberta was then taken by ambulance to the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center before being transferred to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center to be treated for 2nd and 3rd-degree burns covering her entire body. The treatment ultimately didn’t work, and Roberta died that night at the hospital.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious burns or have died from the burns, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your physical and emotional injuries, lost wages, outstanding medical bills and lost wages. Our expert Boston law firm has an exceptional reputation for recovering millions of dollars in personal injury damages for our Massachusetts clients. Call one of our burn injury accident lawyer experts here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates by phone at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. We are here to help. Your needs are our top priority!

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Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Airline For Failing To Land After Passenger Became Severely Ill.

Posted on May 14, 2018 by gil hoy

A South Carolina woman was on an American Airlines flight on her way home from Hawaii to Texas. About half-way through the flight, Brittany Oswell, 25 years-old, who was accompanied by her husband, began to feel ill. Her husband noticed something was wrong, but believed she was having a panic attack. Brittany then began slurring her speech. She subsequently fainted. When Brittany woke she went to the bathroom where she began vomiting and defecating uncontrollably.

After checking in on Brittany, a private doctor on the plane informed the flight attendant of her poor condition and to tell the captain that they needed to get to the nearest airport, as soon as possible, for medical treatment. After a brief conversation between the captain and the airline’s doctor, a decision was made to continue on to Dallas. Once they landed, Brittany was rushed to the Baylor Medical Center and placed on life support for three days before doctors declared her brain dead. It was determined that she had a massive blood clot which caused he death.

Christopher and Tina Starks, Brittany’s parents, along with her husband have since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against American Airlines alleging that it was the negligence of the airline, primarily the captain’s refusal to land the plane after being informed of Brittany’s condition and also citing broken medical equipment on the plane, that were the primary causes of her death.

Has a family member or a loved one of yours been a victim of an accident that resulted in death due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for the pain and suffering and other damages caused by your loss.  Please contact one of our expert wrongful death personal injury attorneys, who will work tirelessly on your case here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates. Call our injury lawyers at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation.  Your needs are our top priority!

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