Notable Results
At Payne Mitchell Ramsey Sanger, we’re here to make a difference. Often, it’s helping victims of negligence or faulty products gain restitution for the personal and financial hardships they’ve incurred. Other times, we rectify conditions that exist in the marketplace, and move industries toward a better, safer way of doing business. But in everything we do, we seek to make a fundamental difference in the lives of the people we represent.
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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
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.
Learn MoreSeattle 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
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.
Learn MoreAir 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
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.
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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
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.
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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
Learn MoreFatal 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.
Learn MoreFatal 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.
Learn MoreLADD 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.
Learn MoreAndy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Robinson R-44 Helicopter Crash
Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey represented a young woman who suffered numerous severe injuries when her Robinson R-44 crashed in a remote area near San Diego, California. Through their aggressive work they were able to negotiate a significant confidential sum.
Andy Payne Settles Litigation Resulting from an Airplane Crash in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Luis Marina, a passenger on a single engine aircraft, was killed when a failure in the fuel system allowed the engine to stall on a critical approach to landing.This prevented the pilot from reaching the airport, resulting in a crash landing and fatal injuries to both Mr. Marina and the pilot. The case was litigated against the aircraft and engine manufacturers as well as several component part suppliers involved in the engine and fuel delivery systems. This case was pending in Washington State and was resolved for significant, confidential sums against all Defendants.
Andy Payne Settles a Helicopter Death Case
Andy Payne sued a television company when an Army helicopter crashed into a TV tower that did not have the required flashing lights illuminated. The helicopter crash killed seven U.S. soldiers. Andy Payne was able to obtain a significant confidential settlement for his client just before the trial of the case.
Andy Payne Settles a King Air Turboprop Crash Case Against the Pilot
Andy Payne represented a mother of a small child who was a passenger on a King Air that crashed on landing. Andy Payne proved that the pilot allowed the airplane to become too slow on landing which resulted in a crash that killed all occupants. The case was settled just before trial for a significant confidential sum.
Andy Payne Settles a Plane Crash Case in Levelland, Texas
Andy Payne was able to settle a case against a fixed base operator who exercised unsafe procedures, which allowed company vehicles to drive onto an active runway. These actions caused a plane to crash, killing Andy's client. The policies of the FBO were changed and Andy was able to obtain significant confidential settlement on behalf of his clients.
Andy Payne Settles an Offshore Helicopter Crash Case in Louisiana
Andy Payne represented an oilfield worker who was a passenger in a helicopter that crashed after takeoff. The helicopter crashed because the maintenance company failed to reconnect a fuel hose after a routine inspection. Mr. Payne was able to obtain a substantial confidential settlement for his client.
Andy Payne Settles a Plane Crash in Spain
Andy Payne was able to successfully obtain a settlement from a U.S. aircraft manufacturer for a plane crash, which occurred outside of Barcelona, Spain. The settlement will provide financial security to the family and additional incentive to the manufacturer to redesign its product.
Andy Payne Settles a Plane Crash Case in Arkansas
Andy Payne was hired by a family who was a passenger on an aircraft that crashed into a mountain obstructed by clouds. The case resulted in a significant confidential settlement.
Andy Payne Obtains a Significant Confidential Settlement in a Helicopter Crash
Andy Payne was retained to represent a family whose son was killed when a helicopter in which he was riding crashed into an unlit TV tower. A lawsuit was filed against the television company for failure to follow FCC regulations in having their TV tower lit. After a year of hard fought litigation, the case settled for a substantial confidential sum.
Andy Payne Settles an Aviation Products Liability Case Concerning a Crash in Barcelona, Spain
The pilot and passenger of an Air Tractor AT-802 airplane hired Andy Payne to pursue an aviation products liability case. Mr. Payne filed a products liability action against Air Tractor because the airplane failed to distribute proper control characteristics under certain flight configurations. This defect can cause the airplane to enter an unrecoverable flat spin. Mr. Payne successfully settled the case with Air Tractor under this theory.
Andy Payne Successfully Settles a Beach Craft 1900 Air Plane Crash
Andy Payne represented a passenger on a Beach 1900 that crashed into the side of a mountain under low visibility conditions. Mr. Payne litigated this hard thought case across the country—from Texas and Kansas to Arkansas and Alaska. As a result, Mr. Payne successfully settled this case on confidential terms favorable to his clients.
Andy Payne Obtains Settlements in an Aviation Disaster
Andy was able to obtain a settlement relating to a aircraft crash occurring in East Texas. The crash occurred due to an engine failure on take-off.