Wrongful Death « McDivitt Law Firm

Archive for the ‘ Wrongful Death ’ Category

Dec

Colorado Plane Crash Leave Four People Dead

December 5, 2011

Four people have been killed following a plane crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in the area of Silverton, Colorado. According to Channel 9 News, three of the individuals who died were employees of Alpine Banks of Colorado, and the fourth was the husband of one of the employees.

Chairman of the bank, Bob Young, confirmed the deaths Monday, saying the group was flying from Durango, Colorado, to a Snowmass Resort in Aspen for a company holiday party. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesman, Mike Fergus, has not released much information surrounding the cause of the crash, but confirmed the Socata TB-21 aircraft went down in a mountainous region during an onslaught of bad weather that included frigid temperatures and heavy snow.

Numbers show that pilot errors are attributed to only about half of all plane crashes that occur in the United States. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has also acknowledged this finding and added that most crashes occur not at take off or landing, but during the cruise stage of the flight. They say that 57 percent of all airborne fatalities occur during cruising. The NTSB says it recognizes that close to 95 percent of all aviation fatalities occur in the private sector.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers at the McDivitt Law Firm want to help those who have been injured in an accident at no fault of their own. If you have been injured, contact us today by filling out a free initial consultation form to discuss your case with a team of experienced attorneys.

Nov

Pilot Dies In Alamosa Plane Crash

November 11, 2011

The pilot of a twin-engine plane died in a crash Thursday south of Alamosa, Colorado. According to the Valley Courier, the aircraft went down around 4:15 in the afternoon, shortly after take off.

Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the Cessna 337 went down under “unknown circumstances” in a field near County Roads 11 South and 109, about two miles south of SLV Regional Airport-Bergman Field. Alamosa County Sheriff, Dave Stong, said that the pilot had just left the airport and was headed to Salida in Chaffee County when the crash occurred. He added that the pilot died upon impact in the crash.

Major accident causes according to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation’s General Aviation Accident Analysis Book--For the Years 1982-1989, the Cessna 337 series had a total of 79 accidents, resulting in 63 major injuries and 33 aircraft destroyed. Most accidents occurred in the cruise phase of flight accounting for 39.3 percent of accidents. Of those, 21.4 percent were caused by fuel exhaustion (an additional 3.6 percent from fuel mismanagement), and 12.5 percent were weather related. Mechanical problems were the primary cause in 10 accidents; two were caused by an engine failure, five by the landing gear or brakes, and three by the fuel system.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers at the McDivitt Law Firm handle all types of injury cases, from wrongful deaths to plane accidents. Contact us immediately by filling out a free online consultation form if you have any questions or would just like to discuss your case further.

Nov

Two Teens Killed And Two Others Injured In Colorado Car Crash

November 7, 2011

The dangers of driving were made real to the students of Lakewood and Wheat Ridge High Schools, after two of their peers were killed and another two seriously injured in an early morning crash. According to KUSA-TV, the accident happened at 2:30 AM Sunday along a residential stretch of Twilight Drive.

Witnesses say the teens had been at a party where alcohol was being served earlier in the night and were supposed to stay there, but for an unknown reason left. Shortly after, the 18-year-old driver of the SUV was speeding and missed a sharp turn in the road, which sent the vehicle flying 40 feet through the air before being entangled in the upper branches of a tree in a resident’s yard. Although, all four were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, the driver and his 17-year-old passenger died. The two-backseat passengers survived, but were taken to a local hospital where they are listed in critical condition.

Investigators are working to determine if alcohol played a part in the crash after hearing from witnesses and finding an empty beer box in the car.

The Colorado Auto Accident Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm often help victims of drunk driving accidents. If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident no fault of their own, contact McDivitt Law Firm today by filling out a free online consultation form.

Nov

Winter Weather Brings Slick Roads And Fender Benders To Colorado

November 2, 2011

With the second blast of winter weather for the season blowing through the Colorado area this morning, KKTV News is reporting that slick roads and several fender benders have led to slow traffic and several closures on Colorado Springs roads.

Approximately three accidents and two with injuries were reported on Powers Boulevard this morning, with more calls of accidents coming into dispatchers every few minutes.

The Colorado Springs Police Department announced early this morning that it would be on Accident Alert status beginning at 2:35 AM due to the wintry road conditions across the city. They ask that drivers try to stay off roads if at all possible, but if you must travel, slow down! If you are involved in an accident, only contact them if there is an injury, damaged public property, or if a driver is suspected of being under the influence. Otherwise, fill out a cold report form online or at any police department substation.

The Colorado Car Crash Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm want to hear from you. Tell us what you do to prepare for a trek out into a winter wonderland in your car by posting your tips and stories on our Facebook page.

Oct

Aurora House Fire Kills Boy And Seriously Injures Young Girl

October 31, 2011

An early morning house fire in Aurora, Colorado, has left a boy dead and his sister severely injured. According to Channel 9 News, the fire broke out just after 5:00 in the morning on the 12600 block of East 13^th Avenue, where the mother of the children lives. Witnesses report that the police were called on the residence just before the fire for reports of child neglect.

Neighbors say that it was not uncommon to see the young boy running through the street at all hours, naked and unsupervised. They also say that was the case just before flames erupted from the home. Arapahoe County Emergency Dispatch confirmed that several calls came in at that time regarding a disturbance and smoke at the home where the children had been living for just eight months.

Police arrived at the scene to find the home engulfed in smoke and flames and the mother crying hysterically in the yard. Several attempts to enter the home were thwarted by bars on the windows and doors. This forced firefighters and police to use burglar bars to smash through a window to pull the two young children to safety.

The pair was taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado, where the boy later died and the girl reamins in serious condition.

The Colorado Wrongful Death Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm are available to discuss your case if you have been injured in a fire, by simply filling out a free online consultation form.

Oct

Source Of Deadly Listeria Outbreak Confirmed By The FDA

October 19, 2011

Answers are beginning to surface as to how the deadly Listeria outbreak that has swept the nation began following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation at Jensen Farms in Colorado. According to CBS-Denver, the agency has cited contaminated equipment and pools of water in the farm’s packinghouse as the source of the bacteria.

Reports indicate that the farm bought used equipment for the packinghouse in July and had it installed shortly thereafter, right around the time the outbreak began. Officials say that the equipment, previously used to sort potatoes, was hard to clean and dirty at the time of purchase, leading investigators to believe the bacteria could have been brought in on the equipment. Testing confirmed contamination on the surface of the equipment.

A nearby truck used to haul cattle could also be a source say investigators. The disease can be spread through fecal matter, and it is probable also that an employee or equipment tracked the bacteria in through that waste.

Also confirmed through testing was that pools of water on the floor of the packinghouse created a cool, moist environment where the bacteria thrived and reproduced.

Agency officials sent Jensen Farms a warning letter, but are still considering what action will be taken against the farm.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers at the McDivitt Law Firm want to know how you think the FDA should handle Jensen Farms. Should they be put out of business, face criminal prosecution, or just receive stern warnings and hefty fines? Give us your opinion on our Facebook page.

Oct

Colorado Teen Killed And Two Others Injured In Car Crash

October 11, 2011

A two-car crash in Elizabeth, Colorado, has claimed the life of a local student and left two others injured. According to CBS-Denver, the accident happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of County Road 21 and County Road 154.

The three teens, who all attended Elizabeth High School, were in a Buick sedan at the intersection. Their vehicle pulled out in front of a Jeep Cherokee traveling down 154, which had right of way, and the two automobiles collided. A male passenger, a senior at the school, died at the scene of the crash. Two other students, another male senior and female junior, were seriously injured and taken to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Jeep received minor injuries and was also taken to the hospital to be checked out as a precaution.

Investigators say drugs or alcohol did not seem to be a factor in the crash; however, they are looking into whether the teens were restrained with seat belts at the time of the crash.

Grief counselors were available in the school library the following day to talk to any students having difficulty handling the tragedy.

The Colorado Auto Accident Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm often handle cases where victims have been injured in car accidents that were no fault of their own. If you have questions regarding an accident you were involved in, contact their experienced team of lawyers by filling out a free online consultation form to discuss your case in detail.

Oct

Man Saves Girlfriend By Swerving Car During Crash

October 5, 2011

A Colorado man and his two dogs were killed in a car crash Saturday on Highway 94, east of Ellicott. The Gazette reports the last thing the man did was save his girlfriend during the crash by swerving the vehicle.

The man, his girlfriend, and his 19-year-old son, along with the family’s dogs, were traveling back to Colorado Springs after visiting family in Oklahoma. Suddenly, an oncoming 1994 GMC pickup veered into their lane to make a turn. The man, foreseeing the accident, swerved the vehicle away from the pickup, which was headed right towards the passenger side. The maneuver spun the car 180 degrees, causing himself to suffer the truck’s impact instead of his girlfriend. The man was killed almost instantly.

His dogs were also killed in the accident. However, neither the driver of the pickup nor the man’s girlfriend were injured in the crash. His son sustained serious injuries and is still recovering at a local hospital. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.

The Colorado Auto Accident Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm understand that many are concerned with the time and cost associated with auto accidents. In fact, Attorney Mike McDivitt recently discussed these concerns in a news interview.

Contact the firm with any questions regarding your case by filling out a free online consultation form.

Sep

Number Of Infected Rises In Deadly Listeria Outbreak

September 29, 2011

Two pregnant women have been added to the list of those infected by the deadly outbreak of Listeria, which has swept from Colorado to the Carolinas. According to KKTV News, 72 have become ill and 13 have died from the infection with experts expecting more cases to pop up in the coming weeks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the announcement of the latest cases at a news conference Wednesday. Doctors said that the two women and their unborn children are expected to survive, despite the infection sometimes leading to miscarriages, premature delivery, and other health complications.

The outbreak has been traced back to Jensen Farms of Rocky Ford, Colorado, where testing was conducted on numerous melons collected from different sites. The farm has since voluntarily recalled the melons and told consumers who may have the bought the tainted fruit to dispose of it. They added that people should not attempt to clean the fruit, and should throw it away in a sealed plastic bag.

One couple from Colorado Springs has already filed suit against the farm and their suppliers for what they claim was selling food that was “defective and not reasonably safe.” They say the man in the relationship was exposed to Listeria after eating the fruit bought at a local retailer and has been hospitalized with the infection since the end of August.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm urge anyone with cantaloupe in the house to check its origin for safety. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a defective or contaminated product, contact McDivitt Law Firm. Their staff of lawyers can help answer your questions through a free, initial consultation.

Sep

Denver Woman Killed After Being Struck by Light-rail Car

September 21, 2011
A Denver, Colorado woman was killed Tuesday after being struck by a light-rail car at the intersection of 24th and Welton Street. According to Colorado’s 9 News, witnesses said it happened when the driver signaled the woman to hop on and she attempted to board the train.
Witnesses said the 26-year-old woman stood in front of the train, seemingly intoxicated. The conductor waved for the woman to get out of the way and board the train car. She moved to the side of the railway and began pushing the buttons for the door to open as the train began to pull away. She stumbled into a pole, causing her to fall onto the tracks and be trampled by the rail car. The woman was transported to Denver Health Medical Center, where she later died.
Conductors are not supposed to allow passengers on or off the train at this particular stop, even though witnesses say they have gotten on and off the train before at the stop. When the rail’s operator, RTD, was approached with the findings, they said it was at the conductor’s discretion whether or not to allow passengers to board at the stop, but that the policy would be reviewed.
The Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm understand that simple miscommunications are often the cause of accidents, but that doesn’t mean you should suffer. Contact them today to have questions regarding your case answered by their team of attorneys.

Pages (8): « First ... « 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 » ... Last »

McDivitt Law Firm | Injury Law Blog