December 17, 2009

$7 million awarded to victim’s family in plane crash

A jury issued a wrongful death award of more than $7 million to the family of a passenger killed in a 2006 crash of a regional jet of Comair. The flight crashed after attempting to take off from a runway at an airport that was too short for commercial flights. Forty-nine people were wrongfully killed. This wrongful death lawsuit is the only passenger aviation accident lawsuit that has reached trial at this time. The next step of the process will occur next year. A different jury will decide next year if the Comair airline was negligent. If a jury determines that Comair is negligent, the family will be eligible for punitive damages. Click here to read more about the $7 million verdict.

Continue reading "$7 million awarded to victim’s family in plane crash" »

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Products liability , Verdicts and Settlements , Wrongful Death

| Share
September 12, 2009

$15 Million awarded to Chicago family in wrongful death lawsuit

A Cook County Circuit Court judge has approved a $15 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Chicago family. The wrongful death lawsuit followed a private plane crash in 2006.

To read more about the Chicago wrongful death verdict.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Wrongful Death

| Share
June 21, 2009

Air France will pay $24,500 to crash victims’ families

As an initial compensation for each victim of the recent airplane crash, Air France will pay families about $24,500. So far, Air France has been in touch with about 1800 relatives of the people who died when the airplane crashed. The company is also providing grief counseling.

To read more about the Air France proactive compensation measures.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Verdicts and Settlements , Wrongful Death

| Share
June 16, 2009

Higher safety measures key to airline safety

Congress is currently holding hearings on airline safety and the attorneys at Levin & Perconti are following the latest developments. Enhanced airline safety measures are key to ensuring a minimum safety standard. Airlines must also ensure their pilots are experienced and properly trained.

To read more about current airline safety issues.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
June 3, 2009

Personal injury lawsuit alleges that pilot negligence caused crash

A personal injury lawsuit alleges that pilot negligence is to blame for a March 2008 airplane crash. The pilot flew his plane into a thunderstorm when it exploded in mid-air.

To read more about the airplane crash lawsuit.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
May 27, 2009

Personal injury lawsuit filed in fatal helicopter crash

The family of a flight nurse killed in the helicopter crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The personal injury lawsuit stems from an August 2008 crash when the helicopter was operating as an air ambulance. The wrongful death lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the loss of their mother.

To read more about the fatal helicopter crash lawsuit.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Wrongful Death

| Share
May 19, 2009

Update on commuter airlines safety hearing

Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing on a recent airplane crash. The hearing showed that regulatory changes for commuter airlines are needed. Last week, CBS interviewed the family of one of the recent flight victims.

To view the CBS clip on the airplane crash victims’ family.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Current Issues , Legislation

| Share
January 18, 2009

Illinois Grand Jury Indicts Pilot who was Under the Influence when Plane Clipped House

An Illinois pilot was arrested after his plane crashed into a yard and clipped a house. The pilot was arrested after it was revealed that he was on alcohol and drugs. The pilot had been arrested and charged with operating an aircraft under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A DuPage County grand jury indicted him on seven counts based on allegations that he had the drugs in his system when the single-engine plane he was flying clipped a house and crashed into a neighboring yard. The plane crash occurred while the pilot was approaching a private airstrip near Downers Grove. Pilots face steeper penalties for flying drunk than motorists have for operating a vehicle. The pilot was the only person aboard at the time of the crash and no personal injuries were reported. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation

| Share
January 13, 2009

Personal injury lawsuit filed against airline, pilot in aviation accident

The first personal injury lawsuit has been filed against Continental Airlines in response to a plane crash that happened last month. 37 passengers sustained injuries as a result of the crash when the airplane ran off the runway and into a ravine, catching fire. The complaint names the airline and two pilots alleging that pilot error was the most likely cause of the aviation accident. The lawsuit claims that the pilot “negligently aborted” the flight shortly after takeoff. For the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
January 6, 2009

Family Files Suit after Helicopter Crash

The parents of a baby girl who was killed in a medical helicopter crash in Aurora, Illinois sued the companies that operated the helicopter. The lawsuit, filed in Cook County, was against Air Angels Inc. and Reach Medical Holdings. The suit alleges widespread negligence and systematic failures to follow safety practices that would have prevented the aviation accident. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the parents whose 14-month-old daughter died when the helicopter taking her to Chicago’s Children Memorial Hospital struck a radio tower support wire and crashed in Aurora, Illinois. The pilot, a nurse and a paramedic on board also died in the helicopter accident. The National Safety Board has ruled out mechanical problems with the helicopter, indicating pilot error as probable cause. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Wrongful Death

| Share
January 5, 2009

Helicopter Crashes Killing 8 and wounding 1

Authorities are searching for clues that might determine what caused a helicopter crash that killed eight people and personally injured one bound for an offshore oil platform. The helicopter crashed shortly after taking off. Two pilots and seven passengers were aboard when the helicopter crashed. The lone survivor was transported to a medical facility and is in critical condition with personal injuries. The helicopter crashed about seven minutes after it took off and authorities say that there were scattered clouds and good visibility. Investigators are looking for any information as to why the helicopter crashed. At this time, no wrongful death lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation

| Share
January 3, 2009

2 Killed After Plane Bursts Into Flames

A couple who were flying a home-built aircraft died after their plane crashed in a Joliet, Illinois airport. The airplane was attempting to land from the west. It then came to rest on the runway of the airport and burst into flames. A spokesperson stated that the plane “was burned beyond recognition.” Authorities believe that the aircraft took off from a Buffalo, N.Y.-are airport and was bound for Madison, Wisconsin. Officials are still unable to state whether the pilot contacted someone on the ground to report any problems before the plane crash. There was good weather and clear visibility on the night of the airplane crash. The small regional airport in Joliet, Illinois is a fueling stop for smaller planes on route to other destinations, and may see 10 airplanes landing or taking off. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
December 21, 2008

Runway fire injures 38

Reporters are stating it is a miracle that nobody was wrongfully killed when an airplane veered off a runway during takeoff, burst into flames and nearly broke apart. Thirty-eight people received personal injuries. The weather was clear, but cold, with winds at 38 miles per hour.

For the full article.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Fire Safety , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
December 9, 2008

Military Jet Crash Kills Three People

Three people died and two homes were destroyed after a fighter jet returning to a Marine base from a routine training mission crashed in flames into a residential neighborhood yesterday. Burning debris severely damaged other homes and property near the crash site. The pilot safely ejected from his aircraft before it slammed into a home and killed a grandmother, mother and young child inside. Another child that was inside the home at the time of the crash is still missing. The pilot claims the F-18 jet, used widely in the Marine Corps and Navy, lost power in one engine before it spiraled out of control. The Marine Corps has vowed to conduct a full investigation into the cause of the deadly crash. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Products liability , Wrongful Death

| Share
November 28, 2008

Travis Barker gives thanks for life on Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving, Travis Barker, who recently filed a personal injury lawsuit for the near-fatal plane crash he was involved in, wrote a moving Thanksgiving note expressing his gratitude to friends, family, and fans. Barker and his friend DJ AM were the only survivors of the Learjet that failed to clear a runway at a South Carolina airport and burst into flames.

For the full article.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
November 23, 2008

Travis Barker files personal injury lawsuit against airline and tire companies

Travis Barker, who recently survived a deadly plane crash, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against four companies. The personal injury lawyer who filed the lawsuit alleges that the man was hurt and injured in his health, strength, and activity, sustaining injuries to his body and shock and injury to his nervous system. The personal injury lawsuit also alleges that Barker’s injuries will result in permanent disability.

For the full article.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Burn Injury , Motor Vehicle Accidents

| Share
September 23, 2008

Investigators Probe Into Plane Crash That Injuries Celebrities and Kills Others

Federal investigators are focusing on the possibility that a blown tire could have been the cause of the airplane crash that seriously injured DJ AM and Travis Barker and killed four others. Investigators have found evidence that one of the jet’s tires may have blown moments before takeoff. The pilot and co-pilot told air-traffic controllers that they heard a tire bust and tried to abort the takeoff. The crew attempted to reject the takeoff but was unable to stop the aircraft. The maker of the tires, Goodyear, has stated that they will cooperate fully with the investigation. At the moment the drummer and DJ are in critical but stable condition with personal injuries. The two had tried to help each other extinguish the flames after the plane skidded off the runway and crashed through light towers and a five-lane highway before busting into flames. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Wrongful Death

| Share
September 22, 2008

Helicopter Flies Through Home

A low-flying helicopter sliced through a house, crashed down the stairs and burst through the frond door. The helicopter crash killed both people aboard. The family of five inside the house escaped the helicopter crash without any personal injuries. There were three children, ages 2, 6 and 9 inside of the house who were able to escape with their parents unscathed. The two people in the helicopter who were killed were on their way back after a trip to attend a concert at a casino. The pilot did not appear to have a flight plan and an inspector said he didn’t think the helicopter had a flight data recorder. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation , Wrongful Death

| Share
July 25, 2008

Fuselage Hole Forces Emergency Stop for Qantas Airplane

An airplane carrying 346 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing today after a hole equaling the size of a small car causing the pilot to make a rapid descent while over the South China Sea. It appears that a section of the fuselage simply gave way during the flight, which caused rapid decompression in the aircraft. Wind and condensation were reportedly swirling around the cabin. An investigation will ensue to determine the cause, which could have been metal fatigue or a manufacturing defect. To read more, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation

| Share
June 30, 2008

Multiple Helicopter Crash

An aviation accident involving two helicopters occurred leaving six plane accident victims dead. The crash occurred near a hospital but the individuals suffered serious personal injuries beyond repair. The plane crash occurred just two days after a similar helicopter crash on the same sight. To read about the recent aviation accident click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | | Email This Post

Posted In: Aviation

| Share

Contact Us

Disclaimer

The purpose of this blog is to deliver news and information that is relevant to our areas of practice. The news and information reported on this blog represent the legal actions of attorneys throughout the United States. Our firm does not claim to represent plaintiffs in all of the lawsuits, settlements, and jury verdicts reported, only those noted as Levin & Perconti cases.

Subscribe

Subscribe

Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner

Recent Entries

Legal Blogs