Tragic State Fair Accident Leaves One Dead And Seven Others Injured.

Posted on August 17, 2017 by gil hoy

While no one expects to lose a loved one prematurely as a result of someone’s negligence, the sad reality is that this can happen at any time. The experienced wrongful death lawyers and personal injury attorney specialist at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates can help guide you through the complicated litigation process inherent in these cases. Our team of personal injury lawyers have decades of experience in recovering millions of dollars in damages for our Massachusetts clients.

A ride at the Ohio State Fair broke apart recently, leaving at least one victim dead and another with a head injury. Dispatchers with the Columbus Division of Fire received four calls after the amusement park ride called the Fire Ball broke apart at the Ohio State Fair just before 7:30 pm last Wednesday. 18 year-old Tyler Jarrell, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was killed, and seven others were injured as a result of the accident when the amusement ride fell apart. He was thrown high into the air and landed on the ground about 50 feet from the ride. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other injured riders were transported to local hospitals. They are 36 year-old Tamika Dunlap, 22-year-old Jacob Andrews, 42 year-old Russell Franks, 19-year-old Keziah Lewis, 18-year-old Jennifer Lambert, 19-year-old Abdihakim Hussein, and a 13 year-old whose family requested that his name be withheld. The Fire Ball swings riders like a pendulum from side to side, reaching 40 feet above the ground, while spinning riders at 13 revolutions per minute. The ride carries passengers in four-seat sections at the end of six spoke arms.

Has a loved one of yours been a victim of a Massachusetts wrongful death or suffered serious injuries 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 attorneys or personal injury lawyers, who 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. Your needs are our top priority!

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Jury Awards Verdict Of $744,000 To Family Against Former Notre Dame’s Football Team’s Orthopedic Surgeon.

Posted on June 27, 2017 by gil hoy

Everyone makes mistakes during their lifetime. While that is true, medical professionals are held to a higher standard of care because we entrust them to make decisions that affect our wellbeing, health and lives. When a medical professional makes a mistake, which can include an action or even a failure to act, and you suffer a devastating injury as a result, you may be entitled to just and fair compensation. The experienced medical malpractice attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates have decades of experience fighting for their Massachusetts clients and can help guide you through the complicated litigation process.

In South Bend, Indiana, a jury ruled in favor of a local family in a medical malpractice suit, involving their 16 year-old son who was allegedly negligently operated on by a doctor. The suit claims the doctor performed an unneeded surgery on their son, leaving him with pain for the rest of his life. The son had suffered a shoulder injury during a wrestling match a week before the family visited South Bend Orthopedics to have him checked out. After not undergoing any treatment at his fist appointment in January and the son’s continuing complaints about pain, the family set up a follow-up exam in April.

The family’s attorney claimed the doctor gave the family a false choice by telling them their son could either have the surgery or live with pain for the rest of his life. Three members from the review board were brought in during trial and all three agreed they would have started with more conservative treatment options, like a steroid injection, before considering surgery. The defense attorney argued that just because other doctors would use another treatment does not mean it was malpractice. This argument was to no avail, however, and the family is expected to receive a $250,000 payment from the doctor’s malpractice insurance this year and have the rest of the $744,00 jury award paid quarterly from the Indian Department of Insurance’s Patient Compensation Fund.

If you or a family member have experienced injuries, including pain and suffering, due to the negligence of your doctor, you may be entitled to compensation. Massachusetts medical malpractice victims are awarded money compensation for their lost wages, medical expense reimbursement and rehabilitation expenses. Our Massachusetts medical malpractice attorneys are experts in the field so call us at 617-787-3700, 24/7, or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. Time may be a factor in pursuing your claim, so please contact us today! Your needs are our top priority!

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Crisis In Flint, Michigan, Caused By Negligence Of Two Companies, Results In Thousands Getting Contaminated By Lead-Tainted Water.

Posted on May 16, 2017 by gil hoy

Lead contamination can happen in a variety of ways. The most notorious way is when someone comes into contact with an old wall that has lead paint. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 250,000 children in the United States, ranging from 15 years-old and younger, have a level of lead in their blood—high enough to constitute lead poisoning. However, drinking liquids that have lead in them, such as water, also contaminates people far too frequently.

The Flint, Michigan contamination arose when two major companies tried to treat the drinking water and failed. The two companies that were responsible in treating the water were: the French company, Veolia, and the Texas engineering firm, Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, also known as (LAN.) Due to this event, the Attorney General of Michigan has started civil suits against the companies. The French company, Veolia, even reported that the water complied with State and Federal regulations. Nonetheless, it reportedly failed in identifying the leading cause of the lead-tainted water, the corrosion that was happening in the lead pipes. According to CNN news, the houses during the contamination period, 40% of the homes in Flint, had a high level of lead in their water.

Michigan’s Attorney General commented on the situation: “They failed miserably in their job, basically botched it, didn’t stop the water in Flint from being poisoned.” Among the charges against the two companies responsible for the crisis are: negligence, fraud and public nuisance.

If you or a family member has been affected by lead poisoning, you may be able to recover personal injury damages. To learn more about your legal options in a free and confidential consultation, please contact our Massachusetts lead poisoning attorneys and Boston, MA personal injury lawyers today at 617-787-3700. You can also reach our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at info@gilhoylaw.com.

 

 

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