The operator of the tugboat was later found to have been using his cell phone and his laptop, both of which distracted him and prevented him from seeing the duck boat in time to avoid an accident.
At this time, it is uncertain how much each company is expected to pay towards the wrongful death settlement. It is known that a portion of the money, $2 million worth, will go to eighteen survivors of the boating accident. I
n the state of North Carolina, people can file a wrongful death claim if they lose their loved ones due to the negligence or recklessness of another party. By filing such a claim, people stand to receive compensation for their losses if their suits result in settlements or personal injury awards.
