Actor Sues Hospital in Wrongful Death of Brother

Academy Award nominated actor James Woods has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the 2006 death of his brother.  The amount of damages he is seeking has not yet been reported, however it is known that he filed the suit on behalf of his nephew in order to “seek justice”.

According to the lawsuit, 49 year old Michael Woods went into cardiac arrest while on a hospital gurney at Kent County Hospital in Rhode Island.  The suit claims that Woods did not receive appropriate or timely care and subsequently died as a result.

This is certainly not the first medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a celebrity, and is yet another example that they are by no means immune to the risks associated with medical treatment.  You may recall recent reports about Dennis Quaid, Kanye West and Ed McMahon all having their own unfortunate experiences with negligent physicians.

Remember – medical malpractice does not discriminate – it can happen to anyone at any time.  If you or someone you love has been a victim of a doctor’s negligence, talk it over with a medical attorney today.