Sandra Canfield of Massena, New York, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the United States following the death of her husband, Frank.
According to the Watertown Daily Times, Frank underwent open heart surgery at Buffalo Veteran Affairs Medical Center, which is operated by the U.S. federal government, on July 19, 2011. The plaintiff alleges that medical personnel at the facility had incorrectly connected a coronary bypass machine that was used for her husband's procedure, noting that this caused his right ventricle to tear.
"The suit claims […] that the death was a direct cause of hospital employees' carelessness and negligence and that employees failed to follow proper procedures or protocols regarding the performance of a coronary bypass," states the source. "[It also claims] that employees failed to properly and adequately follow up on Mr. Canfield's care so as to timely recognize and respond to damage allegedly caused by the care."
While nothing can ever truly compensate for the untimely death of a loved one, there are steps that people can take to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions in these kinds of situations. This is one way of obtaining the closure you need after you've lost a family member.
If someone you love has died due to a business's or individual's reckless or negligent behavior, consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of seasoned Kansas City injury attorneys. These knowledgeable, compassionate professionals can assess your claim, try your case in court and help you recover damages to which you may be entitled.