The thing I find interesting about this case is the double standards being applied here. While extremely sad for all concerned, these people were at work. That would mean the accident would come under the workers compensation act, wouldn't it? If Alex was flying in the aircraft by himself and this occurred, my understanding is he would only get the relevant workers compensation numbers, not a negligence claim against his employer. The Richard Court Liberal government removed the right for an employee to sue for negligence on an injury received at work. That is my broad understanding of W.A. worker compensation law.
How is this different? I feel for Alex and all involved in the tragedy and hope this can be sorted without the lawyers making to much money and anguish.