Wrongful Death Case Settles for $8.7 Million

New York City will pay $8.7 million to settle a wrongful death claim brought by the widow of a victim of the 2003 Staten Island ferry crash. John Healy died when the ferry crashed into port at full speed. The pilot was found to be on painkillers at the time, and in violation of policies requiring two pilots for docking, only one pilot was on duty. The trial was scheduled to start Monday. New York Daily News, New York Daily News 08/25/2008
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COMMENT: Without the help of a wrongful death attorney , this family likely would have recovered nothing for the loss of their loved one. Obviously, a wrongful death lawyer can add value to a case, but he can also help get answers to the family's questions. Hopefully, the city has learned a lesson through this.