Some of the most common causes of aviation accidents include:
Despite being considered one of the safest modes of transportation, air travel is not without risks. In fact, as air travel increases – some estimates project that it will double over the next twenty years – the risk of an aviation accident also increases. Aviation accidents actually occur more frequently than publicized, nearly everyday. Although sometimes non-fatal, aviation accidents can, and often do, result in serious injury and death.
Individuals who have been injured in an aviation accident may be entitled to recover damages for their losses. Contact us to speak with a qualified attorney who can evaluate your case.
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Determining responsibility after an aviation accident is often a complex process since numerous parties – such as the pilot, air traffic controllers, equipment manufacturers, etc. – are usually involved. All civil aviation accidents are therefore investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board – an independent agency responsible for investigating aviation accidents and publishing reports based on its findings.
Depending on the cause of the accident, the liable party(s) could include:
Accidents for which the government is found liable are subject to special rules and regulations. However, most aviation accidents, regardless of responsibility, are subject to general aviation law as determined by state and federal authorities.
Individuals who have been injured in an aviation accident may be eligible to seek compensation for their losses - including lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more - through an aviation lawsuit. Those who have been injured as the result of an aviation accident should seek the early advice of a qualified aviation attorney. This is especially true given that all aviation lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations, restricting the time an individual has to file a claim.
If you have lost a loved one or been seriously injured in an aviation accident, it is important for you to know your legal rights. You may have the right to seek monetary compensation for your losses and suffering. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an experienced aviation attorney who can help you understand aviation law as well as your legal rights and options.