Actor James Woods Settles Suit Over Brother's Wrongful Death
Actor James Woods recently settled a lawsuit against a Rhode Island hospital for his brother’s wrongful death. Michael Woods died at Kent Hospital in Rhode Island in 2006 after suffering a heart attack. The hospital admitted to making mistakes in treating Woods. The settlement will provide for Michael’s family, as well as establish an institute at the hospital in his name and provide $1.25 million for research into new methods and procedures to reduce hospital error and prevent more wrongful deaths in the future.
This case illustrates one of the great fears that many of us have. When we enter a hospital, we are putting our lives and well-being into the hospital’s hands. Even a minor error can lead to severe problems or even wrongful death. A wrongful death caused by hospital, doctor, or emergency responder error can be devastating to a family, especially if the person was financially responsible for others. If you have a loved one who has suffered a wrongful death due to a hospital error, you should contact an experienced wrongful death attorney to discuss your case.
