Helicopter

$90 Million Settlement Reached in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York, NY — A legal battle stemming from a tragic helicopter crash in New York City’s East River has culminated in a $90 million settlement for the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who lost his life in the 2016 accident. This settlement was reached after a Manhattan court approved the agreement, effectively reducing a prior jury award of $116 million and preventing further appeals. Trevor Cadigan, originally from Dallas, had only recently relocated to New York City when he perished alongside four others after their doorless sightseeing helicopter plunged into the frigid … Read more

Family Receives $116 Million in Landmark Decision After Fatal No-Door Helicopter Crash in New York

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NEW YORK — A federal court jury in New York issued a $116 million award on Friday to the family of a man who died in a helicopter crash over New York City’s East River. The crash, which took place in March 2018, involved a no-door sightseeing helicopter that plunged into the river, resulting in the deaths of five passengers. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist from Dallas, argued the helicopter’s operator, FlyNYON, was negligent in ensuring the safety of its passengers. The jury concurred with the plaintiffs, resolving … Read more

$116 Million Awarded to Family in Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York — In a landmark decision, a New York jury has awarded $116 million to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who perished along with four others when a doors-off helicopter malfunctioned and crashed into the East River in March 2018. This comes after legal proceedings that shone a light on crucial safety oversights by aerial tour operators. Cadigan, who had recently relocated to New York City from Dallas, was on board the sightseeing flight with his friend Brian McDaniel, a firefighter, to enjoy views of Manhattan when the tragic incident occurred. … 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