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Mother Sues After Daughter Dies In Helicopter Crash

The mother of an Oklahoma woman who died last month in a helicopter crash has filed suit against the pilot’s estate, his parents, the helicopter manufacturer, the owner of the helicopter and five unknown men, reports the Tahlequah Daily Press.

The crash of the Robinson R-22 in mid-October killed her daughter and the 26-year-old pilot. The suit alleges the pilot negligently operated the aircraft which caused the injuries that led to her daughter’s death. The pilot’s parents are listed because they had control over the helicopter and allowed their son to fly the chopper, knowing he had “reckless flying habits.” Robinson Helicopter Co. is accused of negligent design of the R-22 which made it “defective and unreasonably dangerous.”

A judgment of $10,000 from each defendant is sought in the case.

Crouse Law Offices has vast experience in the field of Aviation Law. Mr. Crouse is a qualified Army helicopter pilot and has the experience and knowledge needed to competently handle your helicopter case. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a helicopter crash, call our offices at 1-919-861-0500 or online for a free evaluation of your case.

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Medical Helicopter Crashes In Arizona

Another medical helicopter crashes – this time in Arizona, seriously injuring both people on board, reports the Associated Press. Since this was a training flight, there were no patients on the flight.

The Eurocopter AS 350 was a training helicopter and was attempting landing on the San Carlos Indian reservation when the pilot lost control and crashed around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

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$8.5M Awarded in Ford Rollover Product Liability Case

The Gadsden (Alabama) Times reports an Etowah County Circuit Court jury has awarded $8.5 million to a woman injured in a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer rollover accident.

Two people were killed in the accident and two were injured, including Latoya Duckett. Ms. Duckett filed a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging the vehicle was unstable and rolled over too easily. As a result of the accident, Ms. Duckett’s right leg had to be amputated just below the knee, her left arm is paralyzed, and she suffered brain injury.

The case against Ford Motor Company in the deaths of the father and daughter killed in the accident was settled for an undisclosed amount several years ago.

No punitive damages were awarded, but the $8.5 million in compensatory damages was the largest in the county’s history.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a defective product, call the experienced attorneys at Crouse Law Offices at 919-861-0500 or use our online contact form. With over 28 years experience they work hard for their clients who have been injured by these products.

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Deadly Helicopter and Coast Guard Plane Collision in California

A US Coast Guard C-130 plane with seven people on board and a Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with two people on board collided off the coast of San Diego on Thursday – all nine are feared dead. The Coast Guard plane had been searching for a missing person in a skiff and the helicopter had been on a training mission when the mid-air collision occurred.

The area in which the collision happened is owned by the US Navy and used for training. A nearby pilot reported a fireball in that area around 7:10 p.m. Weather conditions were reported to have been good. A large debris field from the plane has been found and the military ships and helicopters continue their search and rescue mission in the area.

This is the third crash for the Cobra helicopter this year. In May, two Marines were killed when their Super Cobra crashed in Southern California and earlier this week an AH-1 Cobra collided with a UH-1 helicopter in Afghanistan, killing four. In the California crash, it was determined a non secured transmission cover blew off and into the tail rotor.

With 28 years of experience in aviation law, including handling crashes internationally, Crouse Law Offices in Raleigh, N.C. will be able to handle your concerns competently and efficiently. The successful career of Crouse Law Offices has gained them the respect of major law firms and large aviation manufacturers. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a helicopter or plane incident, please call us at 919-861-0500 or contact us online for a free review of your case.

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