Crash

Jury Trial Set for Columbia Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

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Columbia, Mo. — A Columbia woman faces a jury trial for her alleged involvement in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist and injured others in August of this year. Elizabeth Lopez is scheduled to appear in court as she faces charges including second-degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. The incident occurred on August 5, when authorities allege Lopez pulled out of an apartment complex directly into the path of two oncoming motorcycles. The collision reportedly resulted in the death of 18-year-old Walker Davis, also from Columbia, … Read more

Estate of Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Tire Manufacturer One Year After Fatal I-84 Crash

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Orange County, NY – A lawsuit has been filed by the estate of a deceased high school band director against a bus operator, its driver, and a tire manufacturing company following a tragic incident that occurred on I-84 last year. The legal action comes on the heels of a bus accident that resulted in the deaths of the band director and a chaperone, sparking a series of legal battles. In September of 2023, tragedy struck when a bus traveling from Farmingdale High School in Long Island to a band camp swerved off the road and … Read more

Estate of Beloved Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Others Following Tragic Farmingdale Crash

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Farmingdale, NY — A recent lawsuit has emerged following a tragic bus accident in Farmingdale that resulted in the death of a beloved band director and a chaperone. The legal action, initiated by the estate of the deceased band director Gina Pellettiere, targets the bus company, the driver, and the tire manufacturer, alleging neglect in vehicle maintenance and reckless driving behavior. The fatal crash, which occurred last month, has since drawn significant scrutiny regarding the safety practices of commercial transportation used in school-related activities. Legal representatives of Pellettiere’s estate claim the bus had not undergone … Read more

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more