Crash

Jury Awards $80 Million to Family of Young Girl Killed in Police Chase-Triggered Crash

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CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has ruled in favor of a grieving family by awarding them nearly $80 million after a tragic car crash that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl during a police chase in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The incident, which occurred on September 2, 2020, resulted in the untimely death of Da’Karia Spicer and left her father, Kevin Spicer, and younger brother, Dhaamir Spicer, with injuries. The city previously denied its involvement in causing the accident but has since accepted full responsibility for it, merely contesting the appropriate compensation amount. … Read more

Houston Family Seeks Justice with $50 Million Lawsuit After Fatal Helicopter Crash

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Houston, Texas – A tragic helicopter collision on Oct. 20 that resulted in the deaths of Cesar Lerma, Marie Alonso, and their young son, Dylon Lerma, has led to the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit by their bereaved families. The family trio was aboard a sightseeing flight over downtown Houston when their Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, operated by National Helicopter Solutions, tragically struck a radio tower. The crash not only claimed the lives of the family members but also ended the life of Samantha Grandbouche, the pilot flying the helicopter that day. The … Read more

$462 Million Verdict Against Wabash in Fatal Missouri Crash Raises Questions on Trailer Safety Standards

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a landmark decision, a Missouri jury on Thursday awarded $462 million in damages to the families of two men killed in a 2019 accident involving a Volkswagen and a tractor-trailer manufactured by Wabash. The massive award stems from allegations that the trailer’s rear-impact guard failed during the incident on Interstate 44/55, resulting in fatalities of the driver, Taron Tailor, 30, and his passenger, Nicholas Perkins. The case, which highlights concerns over the safety of truck components designed to prevent undercarriage crashes, concluded with a finding that the guard was defective, … Read more

California Court Partially Dismisses Suit Against Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist in Fatal Crash Case

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Alhambra, California – A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has made a significant ruling in a wrongful death lawsuit against former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, dismissing substantial claims of “despicable and willful” misconduct. The suit stemmed from a tragic incident last March when Klinghoffer’s vehicle struck and killed Israel Sanchez in a crosswalk. During the hearing on Friday, Judge Ian C. Fusselman found that the plaintiff, Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of the deceased, was unable to provide sufficient evidence that Klinghoffer’s behavior reached the level of maliciousness required to claim punitive … Read more