One of the most shocking stories to hit Alaska in quite awhile came to light last week when an Anchorage plane crash took the life of a young boy and seriously injured four other people. While it's expected that those who were not killed in the crash will ultimately recover from their injuries, updates concerning their condition are nothing short of deeply concerning for anyone who's familiar with them. Each person who was injured will face multiple surgeries and months if not years of intense pain.
The four people who were injured in the Anchorage plane crash were Preston Cavner, 34, his wife Stacie Cavner, 32, their 2-year-old son, Hudson, and 16-year-old, Rachel Ziempak, the daughter of a friend of Preston Cavner's who was planning on working for the family for the summer. The crash occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The small, private plane crash landed at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Ingra Street in Anchorage.
The extent of their injuries is somewhat similar in that each has suffered massive burn injuries that will require several surgeries to repair. Generally, these surgeries are skin grafts, where parts of skin are used to replace those portions of skin tissue that are burned too badly for that tissue to ever regenerate. It's widely known that those who suffer from these injuries deal with almost inhuman amounts of pain and suffering. As much as anyone would feel for those who were injured, the worst part of this Anchorage plane crash was that the two-year-old son of the Cavners did not survive the crash.
Alaska Plane Crash Statistics
Despite all that we hear about how much safer it is to travel by plane than it is by vehicle, the fact of the matter is that the statistics regarding Alaska plane crashes are troubling as well. Since the beginning of 2009, a total of 11 people have been killed in these crashes as a result of 123 accidents. Since Alaska is a state that is so large, plane travel always has been and likely always will be a constant, and risk is encountered every time such travel takes place.
Alaska Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an Alaska plane crash, you could have legal rights and options that need to be explored. For instance, if someone was negligent and this negligence caused the crash and the injuries, a successful plaintiff could recover damages for medical care, lost income, pain and suffering and other forms of compensation depending on the facts of the situation. However, you will need the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who understand what it takes to hold those responsible for these incidents accountable. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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