Plane Crashes in Santa Ana Parking Lot, Kills 5

On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at approximately 12:30 p.m. a twin-engine Cessna 414 plane crashed in a Santa Ana parking lot, killing the five people that were onboard, including the pilot. Dash-cam footage shows the aircraft spinning out of control and plummeting straight down. According to reports of the incident, the pilot had reported an emergency situation shortly before the crash. The crash happened just one mile before the plane’s final destination—John Wayne Orange County Airport.

The five victims have been identified as Scott Shepherd, 53 (the pilot); Lara Shepherd, 42; Floria Hakimi, 62; Navid Hakimi, 32; Nasim Ghanadan, 29. With the exception of Navid Hakimi, who was from the Los Angeles area, all other victims were from the Bay Area. The unfortunate plane accident has affected friends, family members, and workplaces alike, leaving many people with questions regarding the cause of the accident.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have begun the appropriate investigations to learn more about the accident. It could be many weeks or months until friends, families, and officials have definite answers surrounding the plane crash.

Was a member of your family killed in this Santa Ana incident? If a member of your family was killed in this unfortunate plane crash or any other plane crash, you might have grounds to take legal action for the wrongful death caused by defective parts. Without a doubt, the crash could have left you and the rest of your family devastated. The plane crash could have also left you and your family dealing with sudden funeral and burial costs in addition to the mental and emotional trauma caused by a sudden death. Although filing a claim cannot reverse the harm suffered after a death, it could help you and your family to overcome some of the monetary difficulties caused by the traumatic accident.

If you would like to learn more about your right to take legal action against a party liable for the plane crash, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all victims affected by personal injuries. You have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation after the death of a member of your family. If you would like to learn more about the different legal actions that you could take to sue for the death of your loved ones, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.

The Causes of the Plane Crash and the Action You could Take

Undeniably, you and other surviving members of your family have the right to take legal action against the party or parties liable for the plane crash that resulted in the death of your family member. The type of claim you pursue against a party or entity depends on the specific details of your claim; therefore, it is essential that you seek legal assistance immediately. Some of the most common causes of airplane crashes are discussed below. The potential causes of actions claimants can take are also discussed below.

• The pilot’s negligence—one of the most common causes of plane crashes is the pilot’s negligence. Whether the pilot was flying the airplane on a suspended license, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or without the appropriate training, the pilot could be found negligent. If a pilot’s negligence caused the plane accident, the family members of the victims could name the pilot as the defendant. What if the pilot also died in the crash? If the pilot also died in the crash, as occurred in the Santa Ana parking lot crash, claimants could file a claim against the pilot’s estate.
• The plane owner’s negligence—plane crashes could also occur if the aviation company that owned the plane was negligent. The 1973 Cessna involved in the accident was registered to Category III Aviation Corp. Plane owners are liable for ensuring that the plane is well-maintained and safe to fly. If the owners were aware of a problem present in the aircraft but failed to address and repair the issue, their negligence could have caused the incident and, subsequently, the fatalities. If the company who owned the plane negligently caused the accident, you could file a claim against the owner.
• The plane manufacturer’s negligence—the accident could have also been caused by the manufacturer’s negligence. Manufacturers could be found negligent and liable for the damages caused by accidents if and when a defect in their product caused the accident. Many defects could result in the plane to suddenly malfunction and crash.

Regardless of the details of the incident, you could file a lawsuit. If you would like to learn more about the type of claim you could pursue, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. The experienced attorneys at Normandie Law Firm will provide you with all the information necessary to reach a successful claim outcome. If you are ready to start your claim against the party or parties that caused the death of your family members, you must contact our firm as soon as possible.

The Compensation Available for Recovery

If you file a claim for the wrongful death of a member of your family, you might be eligible to receive compensation. Surviving family members of plane crash victims could be eligible to receive the following categories of compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages

The type and amount of compensation that you are eligible to receive depends on the specific details of your claim. Regardless of the details of your claim, you can be certain that our plane crash attorneys are dedicated to helping you and the rest of your family recover the compensation that is rightfully yours. Our lawyers will aggressively fight until you receive the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Do not hesitate to contact our attorneys; our lawyers are here to represent you and help you recover the compensation that you deserve.

Normandie Law Firm

If a member of your family died in the Santa Ana plane crash or in any other plane crash, you could file a lawsuit and receive compensation. You must contact the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your claim with our experienced attorneys and learn more about your right to file a claim after the wrongful death of a member of your family. Our experienced attorneys will provide you with the legal assistance necessary to reach a successful outcome for your claim. If you would like to speak with our attorneys and discuss your claim, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.

Our law firm is based on accessibility; therefore, anyone who was harmed by a personal injury accident could benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our experienced attorneys will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our lawyers will provide you with all the information necessary to file your claim against the party liable for the plane crash that killed a member of your family. Our attorneys can even provide you with legal assistance if you have already started your claim at another law firm with another attorney. If you believe that the incompetence of your previous attorney has misled your claim, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys will clarify any doubts and confusions created by the incompetent lawyer that previously handled your claim, and they will focus on leading your claim towards a successful outcome. Whether you are in need of a free consultation or free second opinion, you can trust the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm with your claim.

Our free consultations and free second opinions are part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay for any legal fees until after our attorneys win their claims. If you do not win your claim, you will not be required to pay any fees. If you are prepared to discuss your claim with our attorneys, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.