Notable Results

LADD SANGER SETTLES SOUTHWEST FLIGHT 1380 BROKEN FAN BLADE CASE

Ladd Sanger represented multiple passengers injured aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 after the Boeing 737 experienced an uncontained engine failure shortly after departing New York. A fractured fan blade caused the engine to fail and led to explosive decompression, resulting in one fatality and widespread injuries and trauma among passengers.

Andy Payne Settles Commercial Vehicle Collision Case for Over $40 Million

The case involved both driver and company safety violations that resulted in lifelong injuries for our client.

Jim Mitchell Obtains $38 Million Dollar Verdict Against General Motors

Jim Mitchell obtained a jury verdict against General Motors in the amount of 38 million dollars for the failure of the side airbags in a suburban to deploy in a side impact collision. The accident left Jim’s client brain damaged.

LADD SANGER SECURES MAJOR SETTLEMENTS IN CESSNA CARAVAN CRASH CASE IN GUATEMALA

Ladd Sanger represented survivors and families of passengers aboard a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan that crashed in Guatemala following a catastrophic engine failure. Four of the 14 people on board survived, all with serious injuries. Ladd pursued claims against the operator, engine manufacturer and a turbine engine maintenance facility, securing confidential settlements that collectively rank among the largest ever for passengers on a chartered flight.

Todd Ramsey Settles Truck Crash For $8 Million

A distracted truck driver caused a crash resulting in serious injuries to Todd’s client. After filing suit, the case was quickly settled for the available insurance policy limits. 

LADD SANGER SETTLES ROBINSON R44 CRASH CASE LEADING TO FUEL SYSTEM REDESIGN

Ladd Sanger represented families and survivors in litigation arising from a Robinson R44 helicopter crash in which a survivable impact became fatal after the aircraft’s fuel system ruptured and ignited. The post-crash fire caused multiple fatalities and severe burn injuries.

Jim Mitchell & Andrew Bullard Obtain Jury Verdict of $10.8 Million Against Oncor

Congratulations to Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger partner, Jim Mitchell, and attorney Andrew Bullard for obtaining a jury verdict of $10.8 million against Oncor Electric Company. 

Seattle News Helicopter Crash — Ladd Sanger Secures Settlement in Case Involving Airbus Design and Safety Failures

Ladd Sanger represented the family of a videographer killed in the crash of an Airbus AS350 B2 helicopter shortly after takeoff from a Seattle helipad. The aircraft, operating under contract for a local television station, lost yaw control and crashed, resulting in fatalities and injuries on the ground.

Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms $20M+ Judgment Against Emerson Climate And Fusite

Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger is pleased to announce that the Texas Supreme Court affirmed a judgment in favor of their client Clarence Johnson against Emerson for a total of $20,020,030.08. The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the verdict in a unanimous opinion.

Andy Payne Settles Road Construction Case for $11 Million

Andy Payne settled a case for over $11,000,000 related to a road construction company’s misinstallation of a guardrail system, resulting in a traumatic amputation of our client’s leg.

Jim Mitchell Obtains a Jury Verdict of $36 Million in Sarah Milburn v. American Honda Motor Company Inc.

Congratulations to Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger partner, Jim Mitchell, for obtaining a jury verdict of $36 million against Honda in the Sarah Milburn v. American Honda Motor Company Inc.

LADD SANGER SETTLES BELL 206 HELICOPTER CRASH CASE

Ladd Sanger represented the family of a pilot killed when a Bell 206 helicopter conducting a Desert Bighorn Sheep wildlife survey suddenly departed controlled flight and crashed. The aircraft was equipped with Van Horn rotor blades. Sanger secured a confidential settlement for the family. He previously handled another case involving Van Horn rotor blades arising from a developmental test flight.

Cameron Salehi Settles Aviation Case Against Major Airline

The case involved a traumatic brain injury and resulted in a significant confidential settlement for our client.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Receive $11 Million Settlement

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey of Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger and Wigington Rumley Dunn & Blair represented a family of Plaintiffs in a recent lawsuit against a commercial trucking company. A driver for the company had rear-ended a passenger car, injuring its driver and killing two passengers. Counsel for the Plaintiffs uncovered evidence of distracted driving on the part of the truck driver, which led to this $11 million policy limit settlement.

Andy Payne and Cindra Dowd Settle Guardrail Misinstallation Case for $4 Million

The case involved improper installation and use of an antiquated guard rail system. Exhaustive discovery revealed the use of an outlawed guardrail system and a failure to correct known defects in the installation.

Fatal Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Piper Aircraft Crash — Ladd Sanger Secures Confidential Settlement for Pilot’s Family

Ladd Sanger represented the estate of a pilot killed in the crash of a Piper PA-32RT-300T aircraft near Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico. The flight, en route from Texas for a pre-purchase inspection, ended in tragedy when both pilots were overcome by carbon monoxide exposure traced to a defective heat exchanger. Toxicology reports confirmed elevated carbon monoxide levels, and the aircraft ultimately crashed after fuel exhaustion.

Andy Payne and Shannon Hayes Settle Electrical Injury Case for Over $6 Million

Working through a complex electrical engineering case, Andy & Shannon were able to determine the root cause of the failure, resulting in this life-changing result for our client.

Andrew Bullard Settles Gas Station Shooting Case

Andrew obtained a confidential settlement in a wrongful death case involving a gas station shooting. This is a testament Andrew’s unwavering dedication to securing justice for our clients.

Air France Flight 447 Atlantic Crash — Ladd Sanger Secures Recovery for Victim’s Family

Ladd Sanger represented the family of a Brazilian psychologist killed in the crash of Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330 that went down in the Atlantic Ocean en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. All 228 passengers and crew on board were lost.

Jim Mitchell Settles Infant Birth Trauma Negligence Case

Tragically, the delivery of a baby in North Carolina resulted in birth trauma that inflicted permanent brain damage. Clear signs of fetal distress were ignored by doctors and nursing staff during the delivery, and the aftermath demands a lifetime commitment to care for the child.

LADD SANGER SETTLES SOUTHWEST FLIGHT 1380 BROKEN FAN BLADE CASE

Ladd Sanger represented multiple passengers injured aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 after the Boeing 737 suffered an uncontained engine failure shortly after departing New York. A fractured fan blade triggered explosive decompression, resulting in one fatality and widespread injuries and trauma among passengers. Sanger secured confidential settlements for several clients who developed sever post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the incident.  

Andrew Bullard Settles Product Liability Case Involving Defective Pressure Cooker

Andrew Bullard secured a confidential settlement for a client who sustained second- and third-degree burns when her pressure cooker lid exploded, causing hot liquid to spill onto her chest, abdomen, and legs. While pressure cookers are meant to make cooking faster and more convenient, they can malfunction, resulting in serious and sometimes life-altering injuries.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Traumatic Brain Injury Case For $6 Million

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne, together with co-counsel, obtained a $6 million dollar settlement on a hotly contested traumatic brain injury case. The result came after an exhaustive work up of the damage model and pushing the case to the courthouse steps.

Jim Mitchell handles Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium Shooting Case

Jim handled the only shooting death case at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium. Jim sued on behalf of the family of the deceased who was shot in the parking lot of the stadium after a game. Jim obtained a confidential resolution for the family.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Receive a $3.6 Million Verdict against Williams and Advanced Stimulation Technologies Inc.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey received a jury verdict of over $3.6 million in Odessa for their client who suffered severe head injuries from a car accident when a truck ran a red light. The $3.6 million will have to be paid by Williams and Advanced Stimulation Technologies Inc.

LADD SANGER SECURES CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENTS IN AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 587 DISASTER

Ladd Sanger represented multiple families who lost loved ones in the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Queens, New York, which claimed 265 lives. The Airbus A300 crashed shortly after takeoff when excessive rudder inputs by the first officer caused the aircraft to break apart in flight. Sanger secured confidential settlements for more than thirty clients and was part of litigation that contributed to changes to American Airlines pilot training and the Airbus 300 rudder system design to help prevent future tragedies.

Jim Mitchell and Andy Payne Obtain $6 Million Settlement in Construction Injury Case

Jim Mitchell and Andy Payne teamed up to obtain a $6 million settlement in a construction injury case related to a general and subcontractor's failure to enforce essential workplace safety requirements.

Andy Payne and Cameron Salehi Settle Multi-Million Dollar Commercial Vehicle Collision Case

Andy Payne and Cameron Salehi settled a commercial vehicle collision resulting in a mild traumatic brain injury. The multi-million dollar settlement will help our client and their family move forward with their lives. The case resolution has also resulted in positive safety changes implemented by the involved trucking company. 

Jim Mitchell Resolves 18-Wheeler Collision Case

In the early hours near Odessa, Texas, the driver of an 18-wheeler fell asleep at the wheel, veering across the center line and crashing into Jim Mitchell’s client’s 18-wheeler. The impact caused our client's vehicle to flip, resulting in severe injuries including spinal surgery.

Andrew Bullard Obtains Seven Figure Settlement in Premises Liability Case Against National Retailer

Andrew Bullard secured a seven figure settlment in a premises liability case against a national retailer. His dedication and expertise truly made a difference in achieving justice for our client.

Reno Air Race Disaster – Ladd Sanger and Team Lead Compensation Effort for Victims and Families

Ladd Sanger represented multiple victims and families impacted by the catastrophic crash of a highly modified P-51D Mustang during the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The aircraft broke apart mid-race and crashed into the spectator area, killing the pilot and ten spectators and injuring dozens more in one of the deadliest airshow disasters in U.S. history.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey obtain a jury verdict of $2.6 million

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey obtain a jury verdict of $2.6 million in Komar v. Hiemsta where their client was severely injured when struck by a vehicle in a pedestrian crosswalk. 

LADD SANGER SETTLES REGIONAL JET CRASH CASE

Ladd Sanger represented one of two survivors of a regional jet crash near Kirksville, Missouri, where a scheduled passenger flight from St. Louis went down during its landing approach. The aircraft descended below a safe glide path and struck trees after the pilots failed to properly follow established instrument approach procedures.

Jim Mitchell and Andy Payne resolve construction case for quadriplegic client

Jim and Andy litigated a case against a large construction company for poor safety policies on a roof job resulting in a fall and quadriplegia of the worker. The case necessitated travel into Mexico to obtain the necessary evidence leading in a confidential settlement to care for the 39 year old injured worker for the rest of his life.

Todd Ramsey Settles Product Liability Claim for $2.25 Million

Todd's client was injured after sitting on a defective piece of furniture which collapsed, causing him to suffer a traumatic brain injury. After an extensive legal battle against the furniture maker and retailer, the parties were able to reach a settlement of $2.25 million on behalf of Todd's client.

LADD SANGER SECURES SETTLEMENT IN AIRPORT AMBULIFT ACCIDENT CASE IN PAKISTAN

Ladd Sanger represented passengers who suffered serious injuries when a wheelchair Ambulift collapsed while boarding an international Emirates flight in Islamabad, Pakistan. The mobile scissor lift toppled during operation, causing passengers multiple fractures and head injuries. Claims brought against the airline under the Montreal Convention were resolved through confidential settlements.

Jim Mitchell Settles Off-Road Vehicle Brakes Case

During a family vacation in Colorado, a family of six riding in an off-roading vehicle in the mountains faced tragedy when the vehicle’s brakes failed while going downhill. The parents and their four children suffered from significant injuries.

Andy Payne Settles Aviation Disaster Case for $15 Million

Andy Payne obtained a $15,000,000 policy limits settlement in a tragic aviation disaster resulting in multiple deaths. This settlement did not include separate claims against the product manufacturers.

Cameron Salehi Resolves Medical Malpractice Case For Insurance Policy Limits

Cameron Salehi successfully resolved a medical malpractice case involving a retained object for a confidential settlement within policy limits. Our client initially underwent a routine surgery, during which the surgeon and nurses, unfortunately, failed to adhere to hospital procedures aimed at ensuring that no foreign objects are inadvertently left inside the patient. After our client endured years of pain, a second surgery was conducted to remove the improperly retained object from our client's body.

Andy Payne Obtains Settlement Exceeding $3 Million in Healthcare Product Defect Case

Andy Payne obtained a settlement exceeding $3 million related to injuries received by our client when using a healthcare product that failed, allowing our client to fall and sustain a mild traumatic brain injury.

Jim Mitchell Sues Hospital for Overmedication

Jim sued a large hospital for overdosing the wife of his client. The hospital staff overmedicated our client's wife with a blood thinner, Heparin, causing her to bleed out and ultimately die. Jim negotiated a confidential settlement on behalf of the husband of the deceased woman.  

Andrew Bullard Obtains Settlement For Sexual Assault Victim

Andrew Bullard successfully secured a confidential settlement for a sexual assault victim. His tireless efforts played a pivotal role in achieving justice for our client. At Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger, we are deeply committed to advocating for our clients and fighting for the justice they deserve. 

Toddy Ramsey and Andy Payne Resolve Security Negligence Case For $5 Million

The case involved an apartment complex that failed to implement appropriate security measures. Our client suffered a gunshot wound on the premises of the apartments, resulting in a serious injury.

Andy Payne Obtains Multimillion-Dollar Settlement in Paper Shredder Defect Case

Our client sustained serious hand injuries as a result of a defective paper shredder. Sadly, our team has now handled close to 10 cases involving the same defects.

Todd Ramsey Settles Forklift Injury Claim for $2.1 Million

Todd Ramsey helped a client and his family settle a forklift injury claim for $2.1 million dollars after the client suffered serious injuries when a forklift operator struck his client at a loading dock. After extensive legal work, it was uncovered that the forklift operator violated numerous company policies, OSHA guidelines and industry standards, which led to this incident.

LADD SANGER OBTAINS SETTLEMENT IN MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH CASE IN AFGHANISTAN

Ladd Sanger represented the family of a soldier killed and another seriously injured in an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter crash near Kandahar, Afghanistan. The aircraft lost engine power due to failure of the Engine Control Unit (ECU), contained in the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system, which regulates fuel flow.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Intersection Collision for $2 Million in Underinsured Coverage

A man driving a delivery box truck was struck by a passenger car and suffered serious permanent injuries. After an investigation, it was uncovered that a underinsured insurance policy covered the crash and Todd and Andy were able to settle the case for $2 Million.

Andy Payne Resolves UTV Manufacturing Case

Andy Payne obtains a significant confidential settlement from a utility terrain vehicle manufacturer related to its failure to incorporate parking brakes.

Andy Payne Receives Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Construction Defect Case

Andy Payne obtained a multi-million dollar settlement in a construction defect case involving an unstable structure that collapsed and tragically killed our client who was married and a father of young children. We were proud to earn this significant settlement for our client and bring justice and closure to their family.

Cameron Salehi Settles Commercial Vehicle Collision Case for $2 Million

Cameron Salehi settled a commercial vehicle collision resulting in orthopedic injuries to our client for $2 million dollars.

Andy Payne Settles Aviation Crash Case for Over $10 Million

The settlement included all of the available insurance from one defendant and multiple millions from other defendants involved in the maintenance of the aircraft.

Jim Mitchell handles case against baby playpen manufacturer

Jim sued the manufacturer of a baby playpen which collapsed killing a 1 year old child. The playpen collapsed and suffocated the child. Jim obtained a confidential settlement on behalf of the mother of the child.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Receive Seven Figure Settlement in Commercial Vehicle Case

In a commercial vehicle case where damages were hotly contested, Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne settled the case on the eve of trial. Our team is extremely proud of this seven-figure settlement that resulted from the hard work of pushing the case to the courthouse steps.

Cameron Salehi Resolves Commercial Vehicle Case

Cameron Salehi battled a commercial vehicle company whose disabled vehicle resulted in a crash that caused serious orthopedic injuries to our client. We are extremely proud of Cameron and his clients for standing up and fighting for this significant multi-million-dollar result.

Todd Ramsey Receives Eight Figure Settlement for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Todd Ramsey received an eight figure settlement representing a family of Plaintiffs in a wrongful death lawsuit. The driver of a company vehicle rear-ended a passenger car stopped on the roadway, and Counsel for the Plaintiffs uncovered evidence of distracted driving on the part of the company driver, which led to the significant settlement.

Andy Payne Resolves an 18-Wheeler Rear End Collision

Through Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger's aggressive investigation, they obtained the truck’s electronic data downloads and GPS breadcrumb reports. This information confirmed that the trucker never slowed, or even hit the brakes, before slamming into stopped traffic on I-20 in Dallas County. The crash killed two people. Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger obtained a favorable confidential settlement for the families.

Andy Payne Resolves Cotton Gin Defect Case

Andy Payne obtained a significant confidential settlement after our client suffered an injury resulting in amputation due to a defective product used in a cotton gin. 

Jim Mitchell Settles Case Against a Rehabilitation Hospital

Jim settled a case against a rehabilitation hospital for a confidential amount for nurses failing to report a patient fall in a rehab facility and failing to monitor the patient’s status, resulting in her becoming paralyzed. Jim successfully negotiated a settlement with the hospital.

Andy Payne Obtains Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Construction Defect Case

Andy Payne obtained a multi-million dollar settlement in a tragic road construction defect case. Faced with challenging liability facts, Andy’s team worked tirelessly with co-counsel and experts to develop a compelling liability case. After exhaustive discovery, we were able to finally get justice for a special family.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Receive 8.5 Million Dollar Settlement in Dallas County

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne worked closely with referring counsel and obtained an $8.5 million dollar settlement in a vehicle collision case on the verge of a Dallas County trial. To obtain the result, the team worked through complex and disputed coverage issues. We are proud of our clients for letting us fight for this result.

Andy Payne Settles Negligence Case for $4 Million

Andy Payne settled a negligence case involving injuries incurred as a result of the negligent operation of a golf cart for over $4,000,000.

Todd Ramsey Settles Legionnaires Disease Cases against National Hotel Chain

Todd Ramsey helped five clients settle Legionnaires Disease cases against a national hotel chain and its franchisor without filing suit. His clients suffered serious injuries after being exposed to Legionella bacteria in the hotel’s hot tub.

Todd Ramsey Settles Rental Car Crash for Maximum Insurance Limits of Over $1 Million

A mother had flown in from out of the country to see her son graduate from engineering school. On the way from the airport, the rental car that the mother and son were riding in was struck. After an investigation, it was uncovered that a supplemental rental insurance policy covered the crash and Todd was able to settle the case for over $1Million, the maximum amount of available insurance.

Cameron Salehi Receives Significant Settlement in Commercial Vehicle Collision Case

Cameron Salehi settled a commercial vehicle collision case for a significant confidential sum. Cameron worked tirelessly to build a compelling damage model that was essential for this significant result.

Andy Payne Settles a Pharmacy Malpractice Case

A national chain pharmacy gave a mind-altering drug to a teenager who was supposed to receive acne medicine. The mis-filled prescription placed the teenager in ICU for an extended and scary hospital stay. The case was resolved for a confidential sum and our client’s efforts changed the way this pharmacy operates so we are all safer.

Jim Mitchell handles defective transmission case

Jim Mitchell sued a major auto manufacturer for a transmission that inadvertently shifted from park to reverse. This malfunction resulted in the death of our client when the vehichle reversed and ran over her. Jim was able to prove through a scientific recreation that the gearshift was defectively designed. This work resulted in a confidential resolution for the family of the victim.

Andy Payne Receives $1 Million Settlement in Product Defect Case

Andy Payne settled a case for $1 million policy limits after a homeowner sustained serious and permanent injuries due to a faulty product exploding. This settlement is in addition to claims against the product manufacturer.

LADD SANGER RESOLVES HYPOXIA CASE INVOLVING LOSS OF CIRRUS SR22T OVER GULF OF MEXICO

Ladd Sanger represented the estate of a pilot who became incapacitated due to hypoxia while flying a Cirrus SR22T over the Gulf of Mexico. Hypoxia – caused by insufficient oxygen at altitude – can impair judgment, consciousness, and the ability to operate an aircraft.

Todd Ramsey Settles Three Cases Involving Heavy Warehouse Equipment

Todd Ramsey recently settled three cases for clients involving heavy warehouse equipment, including two forklifts and an electric tugger. One case was a wrongful death, and the other two involved serious orthopedic injuries.

Andy Payne Handles a Canadian Plant Explosion Case

When executives of a major company were seriously burned in a plant explosion, they hired Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger. We were able to reconstruct the reason and extent of the explosion, which included poor decisions to save money, but with increase health risks. Andy Payne received a significant confidential settlement for his clients and shut down a dangerous plant in the process.

Andy Payne Obtains Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Guardrail Case

Andy Payne obtained a multi-million dollar settlement regarding a guardrail that was incorrectly installed by a highway contractor. The installation failed to comply with the Department of Transportation requirements and the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding installation.

Andy Payne Resolves Golf Course Negligence Case

Andy Payne obtained a significant confidential settlement from a golf course management company related to its failure to properly maintain the brakes on its golf carts.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Multi-Million Dollar Dram Shop Case

A well-known restaurant and bar overserved a large table with bottle service that prevented the server from monitoring the alcohol comsumed by its customers. One of the customers left the restaurant in an obviously intoxicated condition and was immediately involved in a crash that sadly killed a husband and father. We were honored to represent his family.

Todd Ramsey Settles Three Work Injury Cases

Todd Ramsey recently settled three separate cases against employers who did not carry worker’s compensation coverage. One case was resolved after arbitration and the other two cases settled during the arbitration process.

Jim Mitchell settles case regarding a defective parking garage arm

Jim's client was struck by a parking lot entry arm resulting in a serious brain injury. Jim was able to prove that the device was defective in its design and obtained a confidential settlement with the operator of the parking lot.

Jim Mitchell Settles Defective Trailer Hitch Case

While moving a boat with a tractor, a man was tragically killed when the defective trailer hitch failed to couple. The hitch was advertised as self-latching, which created a false sense of security for the user, as the company who designed this hitch failed to warn of its hazards. After thorough investigation, Jim Mitchell also found that the hitch manufacturer did not perform proper tests to foresee potential misuses and accidents, such as the one in this case. Jim’s efforts resulted in a confidential settlement.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Settle Legionnaires Disease Case

After being exposed to Legionella bacteria, a man developed Legionnaire’s Disease and suffered serious and permanent injuries. After uncovering information about other exposures and victims, Andy and Todd were able to negotiate a significant settlement without filing suit.

Andrew Bullard Successfully Resolves Convenience Store Shooting Case

Andrew Bullard obtained a seven figure premises liability settlement for a client who was catastrophically injured during a shooting at a convenience store.

Andy Payne Settles Road Construction Defect Case For $5.5 Million

Andy Payne obtained a $5.5 million settlement for a road construction defect case involving a road contractor who created dangerously uneven lanes in the paving process without providing the appropriate warning to motorists. The case was litigated in a difficult venue that bars any recovery with a finding of even 1% fault on the plaintiff. Our team was particularly proud of this result in light of the extremely difficult legal challenges.

LADD SANGER REPRESENTS OVERHEAD BIN INJURY CASE ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Ladd Sanger represented a passenger on an international American Airlines flight from Quito, Ecuador to Dallas, Texas. Ladd’s client sustained significant facial injuries, including a fractured nose requiring surgery, when a crew member attempted to retrieve another passenger’s luggage from the overhead bin. The bag slipped from the crew member’s hands and fell directly onto the client’s face. Ladd successfully negotiated a confidential settlement under the Montreal Convention to compensate for the client’s medical expenses, recovery and related damages.

Engine Failure Forces Emergency Landing of News Helicopter — Ladd Sanger Secures Recovery for Injured Passenger

Ladd Sanger represented a television news reporter who was seriously injured when a Bell 206B helicopter lost engine power and was forced to make an emergency landing near Dallas, Texas. After reporting on morning traffic, the aircraft experienced a sudden power loss at approximately 800 feet.

LADD SANGER REPRESENTS ESTATES IN FATAL KIOWA WARRIOR HELICOPTER CRASH LINKED TO FADEC FAILURE IN AFGHANISTAN

Ladd Sanger represented the estates of two soldiers killed in an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior crash near Kandahar, Afghanistan, after a FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system failure caused a sudden loss of engine power during flight operations. Despite appropriate pilot response, the aircraft could not be recovered. The claims were resolved through confidential settlements.

Tour Helicopter Tail Rotor Failure Over Kauai — Ladd Sanger Secures Recovery for Injured Pilot

Ladd Sanger represented the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas 369FF tour helicopter that crashed in Haena on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, following an in-flight tail rotor failure. The aircraft, operating a sightseeing tour, experienced a sudden mechanical breakdown when components of the tail rotor system – including the blades and output shaft – separated mid-flight.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Tow Truck Crash for $1 Million

A man was killed when the tow truck he was riding in crashed into a guard rail. After an investigation, it was uncovered that commercial automobile policy covered the crash and Todd and Andy were able to settle the case for the maximum amount of available insurance.

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey Settle Product Liability Case Involving Defective Bicycle

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey represented a mother who suffered a brain injury and jaw injuries after the front wheel on her bicycle came off while mountain biking in New Mexico. Jim and Todd made product liability allegations against the bicycle manufacturer and component part manufacturers. Through their hard work, they were able to negotiate a significant confidential settlement for their client.

Andy Payne Resolves an Apartment Drowning Case

Apartments are required to have gates with latching. There is one purpose for this requirement—preventing children from drowning. Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger was able to prove that the apartment in question had inoperable latches. Moreover, Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger showed that the apartment tried to hide the fact and destroyed evidence. By uncovering these actions, we were able to settle our client's case for a substantial sum. The case also resulted in the apartment management company rewriting their policies regarding replacement of bad latches at numerous properties.

Fatal Hawaiian Tour Helicopter Crash — Ladd Sanger Secures Recovery for Passenger’s Family

Ladd Sanger represented the family of a passenger killed in the crash of an Airbus EC-130 tour helicopter operated by Blue Hawaiian on the island of Molokai. The aircraft encountered severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and powerful downdrafts, while operating on the leeward side of mountainous terrain.

Fatal Andes Mountains Helicopter Crash — Ladd Sanger Secures Pretrial Settlements for Families of Seven Passengers

Ladd Sanger represented the estates of seven passengers killed in the crash of a Bell 412B helicopter in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The aircraft, operated in support of a remote mining operation, departed a high-altitude heliport and proceeded at low altitude through mountainous terrain amid deteriorating weather conditions.

LADD SANGER SECURES SETTLEMENT IN HAWAIIAN HELICOPTER TOUR CRASH

Ladd Sanger represented multiple passengers injured in the crash of an Airbus EC130 T2 helicopter operated by Blue Hawaiian along the Nāpali Coast in Hawaii. The aircraft suffered a sudden loss of engine power caused by a failed fuel line, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing with limited options over rugged terrain and open water. The fuel line failure was caused by a engineering defect where the generator set up a harmonic vibration that caused the fuel line to break.

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey Settle Wrongful Death and Injury Case Against Car Dealership

Andy Payne Settles Commercial Vehicle Case for $5.3 Million

Andy Payne obtained a combined $5.3 million dollar settlement from a commercial vehicle driver and the manufacturer of our clients’ car in a case involving a serious rear end collision and seat back failure.

Todd Ramsey Settles Case for Injured Cyclist

A cyclist out for a training ride was seriously injured when a careless driver hit him. He sustained significant shoulder injuries requiring surgery, and he had a considerable lost wage claim. Todd was able to obtain a confidential settlement without filing suit.

Andy Payne Obtains Eight Figure Settlement in Air Conditioning Explosion Case

Andy Payne obtained an eight-figure settlement for a client who suffered serious burns due to a miswired air conditioning system he was a servicing. The miswired unit resulted in an avoidable explosion and fire that seriously injured our client.

Jim Mitchell Settles Case Against Home Health Care Company

Jim Mitchell settled a case against a home health care company in Fort Worth, Texas for the death of an elderly man undergoing home physical therapy. After being discharged from the hospital, the man was undergoing physical therapy (PT) with a Fort Worth home health care company when he fell striking his head. The patient was using PT equipment set up by the company when he fell. The home health employee was not monitoring the man at the time of the fall. The case was settled for a confidential amount

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle an 18-Wheeler Case Where Driver Was On Drugs

In a tragic case, the driver of this 18-wheeler had a history of drug abuse. His history was methodically covered up when his actions resulted in the tragic multiple fatality wreck. Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger’s investigation revealed the cover up. Evidence at the scene demonstrated that the driver was passed out on drugs when he crashed into oncoming traffic. Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger’s efforts resulted in a huge confidential settlement.

Andy Payne Receives Significant Settlement In Faulty Guardrail Case

Andy Payne obtained a significant confidential settlement from a guardrail manufacturer. The case involved a death that occurred when a guard rail system failed to work as designed, resulting in the guardrail spearing our client’s vehicle.

Todd Ramsey Settles Truck Wreck Case Involving Trash Truck

Todd Ramsey represented a teenage driver who was seriously injured when a trash truck made a left hand turn in front of her. She suffered severe, crippling leg injuries as a result of the impact. Through his hard work, Todd was able to negotiate a significant confidential settlement for his client.

Jim Mitchell Settles Case with Neurosurgeon After Surgery Mishap

Jim Mitchell settled a case against a local neurosurgeon who operated on the wrong level of his patient’s spine. This costly mistake required the need for corrective surgery and resulted in permanent disability for our client. The case settled for a confidential amount.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle a Modern Day Ford Pinto Case

Most vehicles now have their gas tanks mounted between the axles so they are safe in collisions. Unfortunately, there are still a few models that have the defective design of placing the fuel tank behind the rear axle near the back bumper. In this position, the gas tank literally becomes a bomb when the vehicle is rear-ended. Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger resolved the second of three cases involving this terrible design. We hope our clients’ collective efforts will convince all automobile manufactures to abandon this dangerous design. We will continue to fight until they do.

Jim Mitchell Settles with Assisted Living Facility Over Resident Death