$2.2M
General Maritime Law/Negligence
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Case Details
Melvin Pace, a roustabout, was injured when a Sikorsky 76 helicopter transporting him crashed into the Gulf of Mexico due to Houston Helicopters' failure to adequately maintain it. He suffered lumbar injuries requiring surgery and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Additional Notes
Attorneys Fees: $820,000; Expenses: $117,502.70. Helicopter was not equipped with proper life vests and Houston Helicopters failed to notify Coast Guard for nearly seven hours.