Aviation Accidents

The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) expects air traffic to double in the next 20 years. While air travel is one of the safest ways to travel, aviation accidents are devastating events that often result in serious injuries and death. If people are injured or killed in airplane or helicopter accidents, they or their loved ones may be eligible to recover compensation for their losses and suffering.

Some of the most common reasons for aviation accidents for both commercial and non-commercial carriers include non-compliance of FAA rules and regulations, pilot or flight crew error, design flaws, mechanical failure, weather conditions, and negligence of the Flight Service Station, Federal Air Traffic Controllers and/or third party selection of a carrier.

Aviation law is complex and involves many possible claims of liability under state, federal, and even international law. More than one party may be held liable in airplane accident lawsuits.

Aviation accidents may be filed based on negligence or product liability. Careless pilot error, for example, may justify a negligence claim in an aviation accident case. A product liability claim may be appropriate to recover your losses if there were defects in the design, manufacturing or marketing of an airplane or onboard equipment. A qualified aviation attorney can discuss your claims when determining the best way to pursue your case.

In order to bring an aviation accident claim, you must prove the person or company responsible did not meet the required standards for operation, engineering, or regulatory issues.  It is important to know that aviation accident cases may be subject to a statute of limitation, limiting the time a person has to file a personal injury claim.

Not only is Frank Lamothe an experienced aviation attorney, he is also a licensed instrument rated pilot who has handled complex fixed wing and helicopter cases. He has lectured on aviation accidents to the Lawyers-Pilots Bar Association.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an aviation accident, please contact us today to speak with an experienced and qualified attorney who will evaluate your case free of charge to determine the best way to protect your legal rights.