Aviation Accident Lawyer

Aviation Accident Law Firm

Types Of Aviation Accidents

While an airplane crash is rare, it’s often devastating when it occurs. Over the years, the legal team at Parker Waichman LLP has handled countless accident claims that involved the following types of aviation accidents:

• Military drone and aircraft crashes
• Sightseeing helicopter tour crashes
• Domestic commercial airline crashes
• Midair crashes and collisions
• Inflight turbulence injuries
• Aircraft colliding with structures or buildings
• International commercial airline crashes
• Charter or private airplane accidents
• Airport runway crashes or incidents

You may have been injured in the air or on the ground in an aircraft incident. An injured bystander may have a legal claim against the airline just as much as a passenger. If you are in this situation, the best option is to contact an experienced aviation accident attorney to fight for your right to fair compensation.

Whether your case involves a chartered flight, a commercial airline, a helicopter, or a private plane, the legal team at Parker Waichman LLP, can help you recover the compensation you deserve for the harm you have suffered.

Why Do Aviation Accidents Occur?

Determining the cause of an aviation accident is one of the most challenging aspects of the claims process. Unless your aviation accident attorney can prove liability, you cannot recover damages. Some of the most common causes of aviation accidents include:

• Pilot or co-pilot errors
• Communication errors
• Mechanical errors
• Adverse weather conditions
• Ground control errors
• Lack of pilot training or flight experience 

Aviation Accident Investigation

At Parker Waichman LLP, our aviation accident lawyers can work with government agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, that investigate these types of accidents, to gain access to vital evidence, including:

• Training records for crew members and pilots
• Flight plans
• Videos and photos of the accident
• Voice recorders from the cockpit
• Training records for crew members and pilots
• Air traffic control records
• Records from the aircraft manufacturer regarding testing and design
• Aircraft maintenance and inspection records

Our legal team has the resources to work with experts who can analyze and reconstruct the accident, to determine how the accident occurred, why, and who should be held liable.

Who Can Be Held Liable After An Airplane Crash?

Many different parties can be held liable for death or injuries related to an aviation accident, including:

Airline

Every airline must protect its passengers. If the airline fails they can be held responsible for contributing to a preventable accident.

Pilots

A pilot must operate an aircraft safely and reasonably. If a pilot fails to meet that duty or doesn’t have the proper certifications to fly the plane, they can be liable for an accident.

Flight Staff

The flight staff is required to be trained in emergency preparedness. If the flight staff fails to ensure the safety of the passengers it could make the flight staff liable.

Runway and Maintenance Crew

A runway and maintenance crew is responsible for docking and loading commercial planes, pre-flight safety checks, and maintenance. If the crew fails to carry out their duties, they may be held accountable if a flight is compromised.

Airport

An airport plays a major role in ensuring airline passenger safety. The airport can be liable if they fail to perform security screenings of passengers, or the airline fails to arrange safe transfers from the airplane to the terminal.

The FAA and Air Traffic Control

The FAA and Air Traffic Control can be held liable if there’s a communication error that results in an accident.

Airplane Manufacturers

An airplane manufacturer can be held responsible for an accident caused by a poorly designed plane or defective parts.

Who is held liable for an aviation accident can depend on the nature of the accident. Wrongful death claims and personal injury claims that arise from an aircraft accident typically fall under product liability or negligence.

How Can An Aviation Accident Attorney Help?

An accident involving an aircraft can be terrifying. This type of accident also has the potential to cause life-altering injuries or even death. Whether your accident was caused by a defective airplane part, a poorly designed plane, or a pilot error, you deserve compensation. 

However, recovering the compensation you’re owed can be challenging. At Parker Waichman LLP, we will handle every aspect of your accident case, including:

• Investigating your accident.
• Gathering aircraft maintenance records, accident reports, pilot licensing information, black box recordings, inspection logs, and other evidence that can help us build a strong case.
• Determine liability and pursue compensation.
• Handle all communication and settlement negotiations with government agencies, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and other parties .
• Handle all communication and settlement negotiations with government agencies, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and other parties.
• Prepare to file a lawsuit and represent you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached.

At Parker Waichman LLP, we understand how important it is to recover the compensation you’re owed, as soon as possible.

Recoverable Compensation for Aviation Accidents

Recoverable damages for an aviation case may include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of future earnings
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Diminished quality of life
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death

  And More.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The aviation accident lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP will aggressively fight for your rights to ensure you’re fairly compensated for your accident-related damages.

Contact Us Today

Aviation accident claims can be very complex. Because of this, you must contact an experienced aviation accident lawyer to fight for your right to fair compensation. At Parker Waichman LLP, we offer free consultations with an experienced member of our legal team.