Missouri Man Dies in Skydiving Accident
Sadly, a Missouri man was killed in a skydiving accident in Vandalia, Illinois, according to OzarksFirst.com.
A 24-year-old man from Maryland Heights, Missouri, was set to make a 15 second freefall from a plane. The jump was his third solo jump of the day. While relatively new to the sport of skydiving, he had still made almost 10 skydiving jumps in the past. According to a witness, his parachute simply fluttered to the ground without opening. He fell almost 6,500 feet. The coroner believes his parachute deployed but not in time to inflate.
Officials are investigating the accident. Under normal conditions, a backup device is supposed to release a parachute in the event the jumper cannot open the main parachute on their own.
Deadly accidents in high-risk activities like skydiving are unfortunately not uncommon. Typically, a person who engages in a sport such as skydiving signs a waiver limiting their right to recover any damages from the sponsor, which may prevent a lawsuit. However, in some cases, there are exceptions, and it is always a good idea for anyone injured in a high-risk activity to consult with a Missouri personal injury attorney to see what legal options are available.
If you have been injured in a high risk activity such as skydiving, you may have legal options. Family members of those wrongfully killed in accidents caused by another person’s negligence also have valid legal rights. Contact the dedicated St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Page Law. Our lawyers have obtained successful verdicts and settlements in a variety of Missouri personal injury cases. Call us today for a free consultation at 314-322-8515.
