Plane Crash Liability

Aircraft accidents (e.g. commercial jet, private jet, gliders, helicopters, etc.) are always tragic. They are most difficult for the families who are instantly left behind. In those rare cases where passengers survive the crash, the crash survivors and their families often undergo counseling for the physical injury and mental distress the traumatic experience and personal injury cause them.

Common Carrier Liability and Products Liability

Far too often, the reasons for aircraft mishaps could have been prevented. While there are certainly unique circumstances behind every crash, many tragedies come down to the following:

Mechanical failures

Caused by manufacturing defects

Caused by maintenance mistakes

Caused or created by the manufacturer of the aircraft or plane

Caused or created by the manufacturers of component parts

defects in the engines

defects in the navigation equipment

defects in the onboard computer

defects in the gauges

defects in the wiring

defects in the fuel system or fuel lines

Pilot error

Intoxicated pilot

Violation of FAA rules and regulations

Maintenance suppliers may also be liable in certain circumstances

Parts suppliers may also be liable in certain circumstances

Criminal Penalties

Criminal sanctions may also be available. Both the federal government and individual States have the authority to impose criminal sanctions in aviation cases. Although the types of charges vary by State, most States impose criminal sanctions on pilots for reckless conduct that leads to injury, death, or property damage. The challenge for prosecutors in these kinds of cases is distinguishing between criminal conduct and simple negligence (breach of duty).

The first step in determining whether criminal penalties may be imposed are what findings are made by the federal investigating authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA).

It is common for your civil personal injury attorney to work in conjunction with, or as an adjunct to, the regulatory enforcement and criminal probes, for swift justice.

Plane Crash Lawsuit

Personal injury and wrongful death cases caused by airplane or helicopter accidents are among the most complex and expensive to obtain justice for the victims, their families, and punish those who are responsible for such devastating injuries.

Proving fault requires critical review analysis and review of the key evidence, not only by the attorney, but by appropriate aviation experts. It is also routine for us to work with other attorneys in handling your sensitive claims.

Additionally if some of the responsible parties are foreign companies, then special procedures must be followed to hold them accountable.

If you have lost a loved one in an plane crash, glider crash, or any other private plane accident or commercial jet crash, then contact a personal injury attorney at our firm to discuss your claim in confidence, and begin the process of protecting your rights and hold the proper parties accountable.

We're Here to Help - Throughout Florida and Beyond

For experience and prompt action in your serious personal injury or wrongful death matter, contact our injury attorneys. We proudly serve deserving clients and their families who are seeking to overcome the challenges of serious personal injury and wrongful death throughout Florida and beyond in other States.

Locally, we are also proud to serve our neighbors throughout Southwest Florida, including those in Arcadia, Alva, Avon Park, Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Charlotte County, Clewiston, Collier County, Desoto County, Englewood, Felda, Fort Myers, Ft. Myers, Glades County, Golden Gate, Hardee County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Immokalee, La Belle, Labelle, Lake Placid, Lee County, Lehigh, Lehigh Acres, Manatee County, Moore Haven, Naples, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Palmdale, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Sebring, Venice, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs.

We provide aggressive, prompt, and ethical advocacy on behalf of individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury, accident injury, and wrongful death.

In a plane crash claim or aviation accident claim, depending on the circumstances, we may refer you case, or co-counsel your representation, with a plane crash law firm we know and trust.

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