2 Women Dead after Skydiving Incident in Riverside County – Skydiving Accident Attorneys
Breaking News: 2 women have died after a devastating skydiving accident that is being referred to as a freak accident. The incident occurred on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Perris in the Inland Empire. Kayla Kieko Black, 28, was pronounced dead at a hospital on Sunday. The skydiving instructor, Devrey LaRiccia Chase, also 28, died on Friday also at a hospital. Reportedly, the victims were caught in a pair of “dust devils” during a routine jump. “Dust devils” are small columns of air that pick u dust/debris from the ground on hot days; these are generally harmless.
The victims missed the first “dust devil” but hit the second one. They were about 25 to 30 feet in the air, and the canopy was sent downward. Both victims slammed into the ground. They were transported to local hospitals where they later died days apart.
If a member of your family died in a skydiving accident, you could have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could have the right to file a lawsuit and even recover compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our wrongful death lawyers are fully committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and getting them justice. We understand how difficult it can be to decide to file a claim, especially after such a traumatic death of a loved one. We are committed to making the legal process as simple as possible. Contact us today to learn more about your right to sue.
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Victims of skydiving incidents can fall from many feet in the air and sustain devastating injuries that are often fatal. Some of these injuries could include traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, severed spinal cord, crushing injuries, complex fractures, impalement, severed limbs, etc.
Can I File a Lawsuit after a Skydiving Accident?Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death after a skydiving accident. Although this activity comes with a high risk, you could still have the right to sue on the basis of negligence. Can I sue the skydiving company? The skydiving teacher worked with Skydive Perris. These companies have the duty to ensure that their instructors have clear background checks, have the proper credentials, are appropriately trained, and follow all safety protocols. These companies should also always be aware of weather conditions so that they can avoid skydiving in risky conditions, including rescheduling dives in unfavorable weather conditions.
If claimants can prove that the incident occurred because of the actions (or lack of actions) of the instructor or of the skydiving company, then claimants could have the right to sue.
Based on preliminary information about the incident, it appears that there was no plane incident or malfunction; the instructor was simply unable to avoid the second dust devil.
If you are unsure of whether you could pursue a claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to the legal team here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our team is ready to evaluate your claim and help you get justice.
What Compensation is Available for Wrongful Death Claims?Claimants could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:
- All medical costs incurred before the victim’s death
- The victim’s pain and suffering prior to their death
- The loss of financial support
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
We know that no monetary compensation can fill the void left by the sudden and traumatic death of your loved one. Still, we are committed to fighting for your rights and helping you secure the maximum recovery available for your claim.
In California, wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodaySkydiving accidents are devastating accidents that are often fatal. If a member of your family lost his or her life in a skydiving accident, it is important that you seek legal assistance immediately as you might have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our experts have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your wrongful death claim.
To ensure that we remain as accessible as possible, we offer free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee:our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Our team also works on contingency, so our clients will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you will not pay anything.
Contact us today to learn more about the legal options available to you.
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