AIR AMBULANCE CRASH DEATHS CA HELICOPTER LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU.
A national newspaper is reporting that deaths and crashes in air ambulances are on the rise. Medical helicopters provide an invaluable service; however, it appears that pilots, medical workers and patients are at increased risk for crashing due to lax safety regulations. Med chopper crashes are occurring most often at night and in poor weather conditions. Copter crashes can be fiery and deadly for all occupants. If you or a loved one has been involved in an air ambulance crash in California, call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO to receive a free interview with a lawyer.
According to the National Safety and Transportation Board (NTSB) there have been 65 deadly air ambulance accidents since 1989, and 28 people died in them this year. The paper reports that a number of factors are contributing to the recent heightened crash risk. A rise in the number of medical helicopter service providers has created a climate of competition. Helicopter companies are willing to take greater risk to stay in business, risking the lives of professional lifesaving crews. Safety officials are considering advanced sensor devices and stricter flying rules. Stronger regulations exist for medical helicopters once a passenger is onboard. Air ambulances crashes can be the result of mechanical failure, but poor visibility from snow, rain or fog, can lead to choppers crashing into power lines, buildings and mountains.
Two decades ago there were only around 100 air ambulances services, and now there are over 900. Here's a list of some California carriers:
Aeromedevac
Air Methods
Cal-Ore
CALSTAR
Life Flight
Know someone who has been hurt or killed in a medical helicopter crash in Southern California? Then you need help from a seasoned personal injury Law Firm. At Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. To learn more about cases we have fought and won, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. To discuss your case, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.
