Airplane Accident Lawyers

Commercial Airlines

Commercial airlines have a duty to ensure that you have a safe flight. They are required to follow the regulations enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration, and when they do so, they place passenger safety in jeopardy.

To help hold these parties accountable, GWC’s airplane accident lawyers will fight to resolve regional, national, and international airplane crash cases.

Helicopters

Every year, people are killed in helicopter crashes, both in the military and in civilian life. While the majority of these incidents occur during military combat, others happen because of mechanical defects.

Because helicopters are highly complicated machines, they require very high-level skills, both operational and mechanical, because accidents will happen if those skills are compromised.

Single-Engine Airplanes

While flying in a commercial airplane is four times safer than traveling by car, small single-engine airplanes have an accident rate that is seven times higher than motor vehicles, coupled with a much higher mortality rate, thanks to pilot error, weather conditions, and other factors.

Common Causes Of Airplane Accidents

Airplane accidents may happen for many reasons, though some of the most common causes of airplane crashes may include:

• Poor weather conditions.
• Turbulence.
• Design issues.
• Incursions on the runway.
• Air traffic controller mistakes.
• Repair and maintenance errors.
• Miscalculations with approaches and landings.
• Pilot errors.
• Engine failure.
• Violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules.

Investigating an airplane accident requires knowledge and significant expense. Fortunately, GWC’s airplane accident lawyers have the experience and the resources to handle complex airplane accident cases.

Anyone who has either been the victim of an airplane accident or lost a close relative in one likely has many questions. Which each of these cases is different, some of the most common questions include the following:

Who Investigates Airplane Accidents?

Because all airplane accidents are unique, the investigating agencies may differ in each case. Depending on what exactly happened, one or more agencies could be involved, including the FAA, the Transportation Security Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. When an airplane carrying Americans crashes in a foreign country, the Department of Justice, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense may be involved. If a military airplane has an accident, the Military Safety Mishap Board could be called upon to investigate.

What Is A Runway Incursion?

A runway incursion occurs when another aircraft, a motor vehicle, a person, or an object on the ground creates a hazard when an airplane is taking off or landing. These incidents can result in minor or even catastrophic accidents.

What Is A Wrongful Death Claim For An Airplane Accident?

A wrongful death claim can be brought against an airline, a manufacturer, an airport, or the federal government if your loved one is killed because of negligence. These entities can be pursued for pain and suffering, future wage loss, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.

If you or a close family member have suffered serious injuries in an airplane accident, reach out to the airplane accident attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers LLC today.

With over $2 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements in more than four decades in practice, GWC has the experience, the determination, the resources, and the fearsome reputation of success necessary to get you the justice you deserve.

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