Windsurfing Accident in Madison, Wisconsin Likely To Result In Civil Lawsuit.

Posted on July 13, 2018 by gil hoy

When engaging in high adrenaline activities such as sky diving or windsurfing, we take on some inherent risk involved in the activity. However, that is not to say that when an accident occurs, there is not some blame to be assigned to someone. Acting negligently with regards to basic safety procedures can increase the likelihood of serious injury or death in a variety of situations. If a loved one has been killed as the result of the negligence of another, act now and contact one of our expert wrongful death attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our Massachusetts injury attorneys today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

After Yu Chen of Madison, Wisconsin was struck by a boat and killed in a recent windsurfing accident, his friends and family were left looking for answers. None of them witnessed the accident, but they all believe that there is some level of fault for the operators of the boat. Although the D.A.’s office has come out and said that there is no basis for criminal charges, Chen’s family will still look to the civil side of the law and file a wrongful death lawsuit in the near future. Even in the absence of drugs and alcohol, Chen’s family is struggling to understand how the boat did not see Chen, and believes that there must have been some degree of negligence that resulted in the 43-year old’s death. Chen’s family is represented by Jay Urban of Urban and Taylor SC of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Asphalt Company Target Of Lawsuit After Explosion Kills Worker.

Posted on June 29, 2018 by gil hoy

While workplace accidents are undoubtedly tragic, they may also be preventable. Negligent employers often do not provide adequate care for their employees, particularly those engaged in already dangerous professions. In such a situation, it may be wise to contact an expert wrongful death attorney at 617-787-3700.

A 2016 explosion that left two workers dead is now the subject of a lawsuit filed against the asphalt company for whom they worked. Reports indicate that Mohawk Asphalt Emulsions, a company based out of New York, has been cited for safety violations that may have contributed to the explosion. Joseph Nichols, who died in the explosion accident, was asked to use a blow torch to loosen a clog in a holding tank that contained a significant amount of kerosene. Because Joseph was wearing flammable clothing, the severity of the burns resulting from the explosion caused him to die in the hospital two days later. It is implied that Mohawk failed to provide adequate and proper protective gear to Nichols.

If a loved one has been killed in a workplace accident, you may be entitled to monetary relief for the wrongful death of that person. Act now and contact one of our expert explosion accident attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. 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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Miami Bridge Collapse Could Result In A String Of Negligence Lawsuits.

Posted on June 14, 2018 by gil hoy

When large scale disasters occur, the immediate calculations made are those regarding loss of life or loss of infrastructure. However, what the public usually does not see are the legal battles that might ensue, especially if it is found that human error is responsible for the mess. Negligence suits of this sort can involve high stakes and result in huge payouts. That could be exactly the case in the wake of a recent Miami bridge collapse, in which the first lawsuit has been filed.

On March 15, 2018, a bridge at Florida International University collapsed. As large chunks of debris fell, a car swerving to avoid any damage careened and struck Marquise Hepburn, who is currently in the process of recovering but nevertheless received substantial injuries. Although at the moment Hepburn is seeking damages exceeding $15,000, Hepburn’s attorney Matt Morgan suggested that the accumulation of potential lawsuits by all injured parties could exceed $1 billion.

The suit will include both the construction company and the engineers as defendants, as several cracks had been noted before the collapse that investigators believe should have been tested properly. Another potential lawsuit also comes from the family of Alberto Arias, who was killed during the collapse.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to faulty infrastructure, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. To discuss your potential negligence claim, act now and contact one of our expert injury attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates. 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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