$3M Wrongful Death Recovery for a Veteran and His Family
The Importance of Serving Veterans and Their Families in Our Community
Richmond Vona is committed to honoring veterans in our community. Co-Founder Keith Vona, a Marine veteran, has long championed the rights of those who served, and that commitment runs through our firm’s culture and community work, including sponsoring the annual Veterans Race in Buffalo.
A recent case involving a veteran in his sixties suffering from several medical conditions showcased our dedication to fighting for service members and their families. During a spring 2019 surgery at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital to remove his left adrenal gland, our client lost three liters of blood and went into cardiac arrest shortly after the end of the procedure.
Health care workers were able to resuscitate him and transport him to the ICU, but he remained hospitalized for the rest of his life, passing away in early 2020.
Our client’s injuries resulting from the operation created further complications in the ensuing months, including the development of bedsores. He needed two additional surgeries, as well as a tracheostomy, as he was dependent on a ventilator. He also experienced kidney failure, requiring regular dialysis sessions.
Our Team Works Diligently For Your Family After a Tragic Error
We take any and all injuries seriously, and an untimely death is the most grievous. We understand how traumatic and overwhelming the sudden loss of a loved one is, and we’re committed to helping families get justice.
Taking on a wrongful death claim for the veteran’s family, accomplished Attorney Pete Brady and his team worked tirelessly to prove the hospital’s negligence. Senior Litigation Paralegal Melissa Newhouse was indispensable to the team’s efforts, helping rigorously sift through roughly 14,000 pages of electronic records and highlighting doctors’ notes strewn throughout the client’s lengthy medical chart.
Pete’s team deposed seven VA doctors and two ICU nurses, consulting with a medical expert multiple times to zero in on the details of the case. Our firm’s claim centered on the alleged improper administration of medication before the operation and the apparent failure to competently perform the high-risk surgery.
$3M Wrongful Death Settlement for Our Client’s Family
Thanks to Pete, Melissa, and the rest of their team, our firm was able to secure a $3 million recovery for our client’s family, helping them get closure and protect their financial future.
If you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, our trusted New York wrongful death lawyers are ready to help. With over 20 years of combined experience and more than $200 million recovered for our clients, we have what it takes to get the justice families like yours deserve. Contact us online or call 716-500-5678 today for a free consultation.
YOUR FUTURE IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
"*" indicates required fields