$10 Million Dollar Settlement in Fresno County Chopper Crash

A hellicopter ride that ended in tragedy last year, has reached a resolution as far as the Civil Suit is concerned.  In January 2010, a helicopter carrying employees of the Fish and Game Department were killed when the helicopter crashed into a power line.  Following the accident, a lawsuit was filed suit against Souther California Edison alleging negligence in failing to properly mark the location of the utility line.  Instead of proceeding to trial, all sides agreed to settle the dispute. 

This case highlights the need to contact an experienced and aggressive Fresno Personal Injury Attorney when there is a wrongful death claim. Part and parcel of the settlement is a provision where by Southern California Edison agrees to improve the visibility of the power line to avoid a future disaster. Plaintiff's claimed the grounding wire was thin and ran next to the powerlines, but would have been difficult for a pilot to see.  While, the terms of the settlement with Souther California Edison remain confidential, a prior settlement this month was reached for $10 million with the company that supplied the helicopter.