A plane crash at the Pomona Fairplex during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals left four people injured, according to the authorities. The crash was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The crash reportedly occurred shortly after 11am. The incident occurred near the drag strip at the Fairplex. After the crash, the aircraft collided with several vehicles. Luckily, no bystanders were harmed.
The plane was described as a single-engine plane carrying a pilot and three passengers. All four individuals were transported to a local hospital; their injuries ranged from moderate to severe. According to authorities, their injuries are non-life-threatening.
The cause of the crash has not been revealed. The FAA identified the crash as a Piper PA-32, but it is unclear where the plane took off from and where it was headed at the time of the incident.
According to reports, the racing event was paused due to the crash but resumed a few hours later.
If you or a member of your family sustained injuries in this plane crash or in a similar incident, you might have questions about the legal options available to you. You could have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our aviation accident attorneys are more than ready to take on your claim and help you get justice. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are fully committed to representing those injured in accidents resulting from the negligence of others. If you are ready to speak with our legal team, contact us today.
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Possible Causes of Plane Crashes
Some examples of the possible causes of plane crashes:
- Pilot error (not completing pre-flight checks, performing dangerous maneuvers, flying too low, operating the aircraft under the influence of drugs or alcohol, etc.)
- Defective airplanes (resulting in engine failure, fuel leaks, loss of power, defective landing gear, parts breaking during flights, etc.)
- Dangerous weather conditions
- Unskilled or unlicensed pilots
- Medical emergencies aboard the aircraft (pilot seizures, heart attacks, etc.)
In general, pilot error is the most common cause of small aircraft rashes (or about 75% of all incidents).
Plane Crash Injuries
Without a doubt, plane crashes can result in devastating injuries. Victims involved in these crashes could result in some of the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Severed limbs
- Crushing injuries
- Burn injuries
- And more
In general, single-engine aircrafts (like the one in the crash above) are involved in most aviation accidents and fatal accidents. These aircrafts have a much higher accident rate when compared to commercial planes; more specifically, these aircrafts are associated with an accident rate of 5.6 crashes per 100,000 hours in the air. Survivors of these accidents are likely to suffer extensive injuries that could lead to permanent disability.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Yes – you could be eligible to file a lawsuit. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could have the right to sue the owner of the airplane, the company that chartered the airplane, the company that provided the pilot, the pilot’s estate, etc. Liability is situational. In general, liability is based on negligence – or the recklessness of the parties/entities involved. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit and liability in your airplane accident claim, contact our airplane accident lawyers today.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?
Some of the compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
You deserve the maximum payout available – our aviation accident lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest payout available for your claim. Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, our team of airplane crash experts are ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and secure the highest recovery available for your lawsuit.
If you have questions about the possible value of your claim and what you could be awarded, contact us today.
Recommended Steps to Take
After any accident, it is important that victims and their families take the necessary steps to protect their right to fight for justice – and essentially prepare to pursue a lawsuit. Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Take photos of all visible injuries
- Take photos of the scene of the accident (including damage to the aircraft and the surrounding area)
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Gather records associated with all loss pay as a result of the incident
- Gather any video footage of the incident
- Gather the contact information of any witnesses
- Seek legal help as soon as possible
Contact Our Law Firm Today!
Our aviation crash lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm are fully committed to representing victims of plane crashes and fighting for justice. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and your family after a crash involving a Piper PA-32 or any other aircraft, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible; our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Free Consultations – to remain accessible to everyone looking for justice, we offer free case evaluations. These include free initial consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your plane crash lawsuit. To schedule a free case review, reach out to our firm at your earliest convenience.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, meaning that our clients will not be responsible for paying anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you will not pay.
For more information on filing an injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit after a plane crash in California, contact us today.
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