Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Negligence Claim After Police Officers Fatally Shoot Black Woman.

Posted on April 6, 2018 by gil hoy

Whenever a loved one is unexpectedly taken from us, the last thing many grieving families may want to do is file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, filing a wrongful death lawsuit, and holding those responsible for their actions causing the wrongful death, may be the best and only way for a family to at least begin recovering financially from the loss. Contacting a nationally recognized wrongful death attorney will be a crucial step in recovering monetary damages for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and expenses related to the funeral.  The personal injury attorney specialists at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates are available 24/7 for a free and confidential consultation to discuss what your legal remedies may be.

A King County, Washington judge has denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging negligence in a wrongful death matter brought against the City of Seattle and two of its police officers. The wrongful death action arises out of the fatal shooting of one Charleena Lyles. The Superior Court Judge, Judge Julie Spector, rejected defendants’ request to throw out the case. The motion to dismiss was filed by attorneys for the two Seattle police officers that were involved, Officers Jason Anderson and Steven McNew, and the dismissal motion was later joined by the city.

Ms. Lyles was a 30 year-old mother of four children. She was killed in June, 2017, while in her North Seattle apartment, after she had called her local police department to report a burglary. Officers said she abruptly attacked them with a knife after they arrived on the scene. Ms. Lyles’ death sparked a number of protests. The protestors believe that the shooting was racially motivated. Ms. Lyles was African American; the officers are white.

Has a loved one of yours been a victim of a Massachusetts wrongful death? If so, please contact one of our expert wrongful death personal injury attorneys here at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm. Our injury attorneys will work tirelessly on your case. Call us at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. A personal injury attorney will be available 24/7 to answer all of your questions. Your needs are our top priority!

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Family Of Gun Shot Victim Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Accused.

Posted on March 9, 2018 by gil hoy

While no amount of money will ever be enough to adequately compensate the grieving loved one of a person who died due to the negligence of another, the immediate financial burdens in the aftermath of a loved one’s death may be too much to overcome without financial compensation. A personal injury lawsuit may be the only option for those families to begin recovering. Contact one of the experienced wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss what legal remedies you may be entitled to. Our team of personal injury lawyers have decades of experience in recovering substantial damages for our clients.

The family of Cameron Caruthers has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man who shot and killed him. Jeffrey Caruthers and Allison Bradbury, the parents of Cameron Caruthers, filed the lawsuit seeking compensation of at least $25,000 and punitive damages from Ricky Gurley and the company he owns, Risk Management Investigations, LLC. Gurley shot and killed Jeffrey in May 2017 while he attempted to enter a home on Dawn Ridge Road to retrieve personal belongings from Kelsey Poore, a resident of the home.

When Jeffrey Caruthers, who had been living at the home as well entered the house, he found Gurley sitting in the living room brandishing a firearm, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit states Caruthers “emptied his pockets and put his hands above his head and verbally told Mr. Gurley he was not armed, meant him no harm, and was only attempting to retrieve personal belongings.” Gurley then allegedly fired at near point-blank range, killing Jeffrey. The lawsuit alleges Gurley used an unreasonable amount of force, as well as unlawfully possessed a firearm. Gurley is separately charged in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Has a loved one of yours been a victim of a Massachusetts wrongful death as a result of the negligence of another? If so, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your loss.  Please contact one of our expert wrongful death personal injury attorneys, who will work tirelessly on your case. An expert attorney can be reached by calling us at 617-787-3700 or by email at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation.  Your needs are our top priority!

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Illinois Man Filling Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Man Accused Of Crashing Into His Wife With His Car, Killing Her And Their Three Sons.

Posted on March 1, 2018 by gil hoy

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!

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