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City Of Evanston, Illinois Approves $4.75 Million Settlement In Personal Injury Lawsuit.

Posted on January 9, 2018 by gil hoy

Any time someone drives a motor vehicle, they risk being involved in an accident no matter how cautious they are. There always is a possibility that another driver is on their phone texting, calling, tweeting, or by some other means distracted, leaving all other nearby motorists in danger due to their negligence. If you are involved in an auto accident and suffer serious bodily injuries, you may be entitled to just and fair compensations for those injuries. Please contact one of our expert personal injury lawyers here at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm. Our attorneys will work tirelessly and efficiently on your case to see that you are justly and fairly compensated.

The Evanston, Illinois Aldermen have approved a $4.75 million settlement after a city employee driving a garbage truck struck a woman’s SUV in October 2016. The payout was finally approved during the December 2017 City Council meeting. Katea Yakhnis, 33 years-old, from Skokie, Illinois, filed a personal injury lawsuit on October 24, 2016, in Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court. According to the lawsuit, the collision caused Ms. Yakhnis to suffer severe and permanent injuries and damages to her health and body, and will suffer losses in the future due to being prevented from following her usual course of affairs and the expenditure of large sums of money for medical treatment.

Ms. Yakhnis sustained heavy nerve damage and has undergone five surgeries. She still goes to physical therapy, and hasn’t been able to return to her jobs as a home care worker and as a cashier at Haven Middle School in Evanston, Illinois. Under terms of the agreement, approved by the City Council, Evanston’s excess liability insurer will pay Ms. Yakhnis $3.5 million and the city will pay her up to $1.25 million.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck or car accident, you should call one of our Boston, Massachusetts truck accident injury attorney specialists or an expert car accident lawyer to learn what types of relief you may be entitled to. Here, at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates, our personal injury lawyer experts are waiting to take your call 24/7 at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. Call now. Your needs are our top priority!

15 Year-Old Girl Hit By Car In Intersection Known By Locals To Be Dangerous.

Posted on October 24, 2017 by gil hoy

While always an efficient way to travel, by combining fun and exercise, bicycles are also riskier than most methods of transportation due to the lack of any protection. In a perfect world, bicyclists would be able to use bike lanes, roads, and crosswalks without fear that they may be struck by a motor vehicle. However, that is not always the case; if a vehicle should happen to negligently enter your bike lane, which causes you to have an accident, you may be entitled to just and fair compensation equal to the monetary amount of your pain and suffering and other damages. A personal injury lawsuit can be complicated, which is why victims of bicycle accidents should listen to the expert bicycle accident lawyer specialists at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm who have decades of experience to help guide them through the litigation process.

A 15 year-old girl was hit by a car in a Charlevoix, Michigan intersection — an area many locals have said is dangerous. Witnesses said the girl slowly started to ride out into traffic on her bike unaware of the car approaching. The accident happened at the intersection of Bridge Street and Upright Street in downtown Charlevoix. The girl was taken to a local hospital but has since been transferred to a hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

According to local business owners near the intersection, this is not the first time they’ve seen an accident here. Just last year, an older gentleman got hit on a bicycle in the exact same spot and there have been numerous other car accidents. They believe that it is because of the vehicles coming up the hill so fast. If somebody or some car is there, it’s very difficult to stop when they’re speeding. So far, the police chief says no one has been cited for the incident.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, please call our expert Boston, MA bicycle accident lawyers or personal injury attorney specialists here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates by phone at 617-787-3700 or by email at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and confidential consultation. Someone will be able to help you 24/7. Your needs are our top priority!

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43 Year-Old Dies At Scene Of Crash Which Only Involved His Vehicle.

Posted on September 14, 2017 by gil hoy

Although a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit may not be the first thing on your mind after you and your family are involved in a tragic car accident, it may be the only way for you to begin recovering from your economic losses, pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages and emotional trauma. The damages awarded can help you begin to recover from and pay for any lost wages, outstanding medical expenses, other out-of-pocket losses and future lost earnings. Plaintiffs should rely on an experienced auto accident personal injury attorney here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to help guide them through this complicated litigation process.

A 43 year-old man from Katy, Texas was killed in a one vehicle accident on Friday night in the Kittanning Township in Pennsylvania. According to Armstrong County Coroner, Brian Myers, the car accident occurred shortly after 10:00 pm at the intersection of Simpson Church Road & Roofner Road. The 2016 Nissan Frontier was traveling on Simpson Church Road at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway striking several trees and going down an embankment. Michael Edward Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene by Chief Deputy Coroner Robert Bellas at 11:00 pm. A female passenger was flown to a trauma center with what was described as moderate but not life-threatening injuries.

Have you or a loved one been injured or died because of the negligence of another driver; if so, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your physical injuries caused by the accident. Contact our expert Massachusetts auto accident lawyers or wrongful death attorneys here at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm by phone at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com; someone will be here 24/7 for you to learn more about your options in a free and confidential consultation. Your needs are our top priority!