Snowmobile Crash Victim Sues Government for $9.5M

Massachusetts lawyer Jeff Smith is suing the government for $9.5 million in damages after crashing his snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in severe injuries including the loss of the use of his left arm. Smith argues that the military was negligent for parking the helicopter on a snowmobile trail without adequate warning or illumination. The government has attempted to dismiss the case, claiming it involves a policy decision and casting blame on Smith for the accident. Smith hopes to win the lawsuit to cover his medical expenses and improve his quality of life.