Hawaii Injury Lawyer Blog

The Hawaii Star Advertiser reports that five people died in a tragic Hawaii helicopter crash this past weekend. Two of the five were newlyweds from Pennsylvania celebrating their honeymoon on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. Two Canadians as well as a well-liked helicopter pilot lost their lives in the fiery crash. Sources indicate that a storm front quickly developed and its strong winds caught the tour helicopter, causing it to crash behind an elementary school. The helicopter burst into flames on impact. A witness to the accident noted that he heard the craft having trouble before it went down, stating that he "regularly heard helicopters going flying near his house, and the [helicopter] sounded nothing like those." "It was the weirdest sound I've ever heard. I thought it was gonna land in my backyard."

If you have been seriously injured in an accident, or lost a loved one in a tragic accident, it is important to consult with an experienced Hawaii personal injury attorney. Even if filing a lawsuit is the furthest thing from your mind after a devastating accident occurs, a knowledgeable Hawaii accident law firm can provide you with crucial information concerning your next steps, and can answer your personal injury questions.

Although from initial reports it appears that weather was a significant factor in causing the accident, when sightseeing tour accidents occur it is important to investigate all potential causes. For example, some common questions include: Was the helicopter properly maintained? Did a manufacturing defect exist? and Did pilot error contribute to the incident? Further, even where passengers have signed a waiver accepting certain risks, under certain circumstances families may be able to recover compensation for a wrongful death.