AIRPLANE ACCIDENTS


Aviation Law Specialists not only possess the knowledge and technical expertise in aeronautical sciences required of their profession, they know the procedures required to protect their clients rights.

Preservation of wreckage and FAA Air Traffic Control recordings pertinent to the incident, retaining consultants and interviewing witnesses, and acquiring radar data are just the beginning in protecting a clients rights. It is also essential to recognize jurisdictional issues and choice of law, evaluating the parties involved liability exposure.

There are numerous reasons why airplane accident cases may be filed in locations other than where the crash occurred. To best benefit the client, most aviation attorneys will seek the collaboration of a local attorney that is familiar with the court system within his location. Due to the extent of the aviation transportation industry, Commercial crashes quite often result in multi-state issues of national and international proportions and will likely involve Federal Court litigation.

If injury occurs in the event of a crash due to a defective product, every party involved in the distribution of the defective product may be deemed liable to the victim, not only the manufacturer. Experience in product liability is essential in such cases. Product liability attorneys are knowledgeable in many specialized industries, making them familiar with the responsibilities the manufacturer must abide by.

Death or Serious Injury as the result of an airplane crash requires representation not only in legal and technical aspects. Ethical commitment and compassion play an enormous part when it comes to obtaining justifiable awards for damages. Although it varies from state to state, it is possible to recover future wages that will be lost and medical expenses. These are referred to as Economic Damages. Pain and suffering in the form of serious injury or a death of a loved one is referred to as Non-Economic Damages and are entitled to recovery in most jurisdictions.