Catastrophe was narrowly averted in an airplane accident at Denver Airport this past Saturday. An aborted take-off of a Continental Airlines Boeing 737 jet injured 38 people, but fortunately all passengers survived the crash. Two people are still in critical condition. The majority of injured passengers suffered broken bones.
The plane veered off the runway towards the left, crashing into a ravine. The plane burst into flames, the wheels were sheared off, and parts of the plane were strewn across the runway. Plastic from the overhead bins melted onto the seats from the heat of the fire. Fortunately, no passengers suffered severe burns in the incident.
An investigation into the cause of the plane crash is currently underway, although it will most likely be some time before inspectors determine exactly what happened. It does not appear that weather was a factor.
The flight never reached the air before the crash. This fortunate event most likely saved the lives of many passengers. One person reported that before boarding the plane, the airline informed passengers that the plane was experiencing engine troubles. However, they made another announcement shortly thereafter claiming that the problem had been fixed.
Injuries sustained in airplane accidents are frequently very serious, and often these crashes result in the death of many victims. An experienced airplane accident attorney can help you receive proper compensation for your injuries after such a traumatic event.
If you have been the victim of an airplane accident in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the law offices of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh, & Jardine, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
