"Miracle Of The Hudson”: Part 2
Survivors of Hudson River air crash consider suing airline
Some of the 150 passengers whose lives were saved in the “miracle of the Hudson” last month are considering suing US Airways for the emotional distress they suffered.
The pilot received an ovation from both Houses of Congress on Tuesday when President Obama praised Chesley B. Sullenberger’s heroism by bringing the aircraft safely down in the river on January 15. The airline, however, appears set to receive a writ.
In apparent confirmation that America remains the most litigious society in the world, Kreindler and Kreindler, a New York law firm, says it has been contacted by passengers of Flight 1549 about claiming damages for post-traumatic stress disorder.
The airline has sent the passengers a letter of apology, a $5,000 (£3,500) cheque to assist with “immediate needs”, reimbursement for their tickets and a promise to be upgraded to first class on flights until March 10.
Tess Sosa, who escaped with her husband and two small children, told the New York Post that US Airways were seeking to “exonerate themselves as much as they can” by offering passengers “a small token”.
Others, however, insist they are just grateful to be alive. One, Dave Sanderson, said the airline had “treated me like gold since the incident”.
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In the first place I don't live in India. How they behave there is their affair. In the second place the lord above who somehow saved these people is also the same lord above who could have prevented the whole thing so let's leave him out of it. In the third place I think suing the terrorists is an excellent idea. It may have been done already. In the fourth place I don't see the validity of your "we are all one" comment. Had all the passengers perished they would have perished without this "one". Finally, the pilot did indeed to a terrific job of bringing that aircraft down. One thing everybody seems to be forgetting is that his butt was on that plane too. He had a very personal interest in getting on the ground as safely as possible. I applaud him for a job well done.
With all due respect to everybody involved in this incident, personally , I think the pilot exercised caution , and presence of mind , to minimize loss of life and property - at all costs.
Instead of being grateful , to the Lord above , of being alive - and amongst loved ones - and celebrating life - how can passengers think of suing the airline?!?
Guess they have nothing better to do - in this time of recession..Come to India, and see how the survivors live and cope with *post traumatic tress disorder*
How about suing the terrorists - who caused *post traumatic stress disorder* to the world - during 9/11 / and the 26/11 incidents , in NY and Bombay , respectively?
Can we, for a change , think above and beyond our petty problems and realise that we are all one.
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