Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Chopper Owner, Maker Over Hudson Crash
The widow of the small-plane pilot killed on August 8 in a collision with a helicopter over the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit. According to an article by the Associated Press on Philly.com, she is accusing the helicopter operators of operating an aerial “bumper car.”
The crash killed nine people aboard the two aircraft, including the pilot from Ambler, Pa. The federal lawsuit filed this week in Philadelphia seeks more than $1.3 million in damages.
The woman sued tour company Liberty Helicopters, helicopter owner Meridian Consulting I Corp., manufacturer American Eurocopter and several of their insurers.
Her suit charges that Liberty and Meridian have a history of accidents and that American Eurocopter failed to equip the helicopter with sufficient safety equipment.
The crash also killed the pilot’s brother and nephew, along with the helicopter pilot and five Italian tourists.
The family also plans to sue the Federal Aviation Administration, which employed the controller, and a supervisor who had allegedly left on an unauthorized errand.
When needless death occurs due to negligence of another party, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. In these lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death in Pennsylvania was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney in Philadelphia for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help you find justice and compensation for your loved one’s death. Your case consultation with one of the Philadelphia, PA wrongful death attorneys is free of charge and completely confidential.
Source article: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/20091002_ap_widowsueschopperownermakeroverhudsoncrash.html
