In the wake of the tragic Flight 3407 plane crash earlier this month in Buffalo, many families are picking up the pieces to shattered lives. Children have lost parents, newly widowed mothers are wondering how they will provide for their families, and family and friends are still trying to get over the shock of unexpectedly losing a loved one. For many of these people, the last thing on their minds is filing a lawsuit.
However, that is likely to change as more details of the plane crash surface, and as widowed spouses start to face the reality of supporting their children on one income. Typically, settlement awards in wrongful death lawsuits related to plane crashes are very high, frequently netting the victims’ family members millions of dollars in compensation for their loss. The lawsuits for Flight 3407 are likely to yield similar results.
While this money can never truly compensate people for the loss of their loved one, it can go a long way towards helping them stay financially afloat in the midst of the most catastrophic moment of their lives.
Marcia Sarkin, a Buffalo resident who lost her husband in a 2004 plane crash, received a large settlement in her wrongful death lawsuit against the airlines. Without this settlement, she would have been in serious financial trouble. Her damage award ensured that she would be able to keep her home and send her children to college.
The threat of large wrongful death settlements also forces airlines to continually improve safety standards, which ultimately benefits passengers on future flights.
If you have a wrongful death lawsuit in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Ellis, Ged, & Bodden P.A. today to schedule a consultation.
