Aviation Accident

Overview of AViation Accidents

Aviation accidents, though rare compared to other types of transportation incidents, are catastrophic events that can result in significant loss of life and severe injuries. These accidents can occur due to a variety of factors, including pilot error, mechanical failure, poor weather conditions, and inadequate air traffic control procedures.

The complexity of investigating aviation accidents means that multiple agencies, such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the United States, often become involved to meticulously dissect flight data, pilot records, and aircraft maintenance histories to determine the cause. Legal proceedings following an aviation accident can be intricate, as they may involve different jurisdictions and a detailed understanding of aviation laws and regulations. The goal of these investigations is not only to provide closure and compensation to those affected but also to enhance safety protocols and prevent future accidents.

Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys is a firm dedicated to protecting our clients after life-changing injuries and accidents. Our attorneys can handle aviation accident cases that happen on commercial airplanes, private jets, helicopters, and chartered planes. We take on these cases like yours to help you recover a financial sum for past, present, and future expenses associated with the accident. 

Ultimately, we know that having a Shunnarah attorney on your side can help you with the following aspects of the legal process:

Examples of personal injury Claims After An aircraft Accident

The damages you may be eligible to receive after an aviation accident include a wide range of ways that you or a loved one have been impacted since the accident happened. There is potential you have a claim for one or more of the following: 

Wrongful death: Unfortunately, often, a plane crash case is also a wrongful death case. The surviving family members of a victim of a fatal crash may be entitled to claims, such as a lost inheritance, funeral-associated expenses, and even a loss of consortium. 

Lost income: Injuries associated with aviation accidents tend to leave victims unable to enjoy the same quality of life they did before the unfortunate incident occurred. Missing work, for example, is one of the more common challenges. Alternatively, you may not recover at all, in which case we must consider the probability of what you may be losing as future earning potential.  

Pain and suffering: Pain and suffering occur in many ways. The physical injuries and anguish a victim deals with sit at the center. Additionally, there are intangibles, such as mental suffering and emotional tolls. An airplane crash can cause many physical and mental injuries, and you can be compensated for both. 

Medical expenses: Health care and hospital bills are not one-and-done expenses. Future care or long-term medical costs are all factored into the damages you may be eligible to receive. This is especially true if someone has been permanently injured.  

Workers’ compensation: Crew members who work during a plane crash also have the right to compensation if they are injured on the job. Airline accident cases are not just for passengers but also for employees. 

Make Shunnarah Your First Call After An Airplane Accident

A general rule of thumb is to avoid talking to unnecessary parties before speaking to an attorney about an aviation accident that you or a loved one has experienced. Still, getting medical attention as soon as possible is imperative.

Insurance companies may try to call you, and it is important to remember that what you say can impact the compensation you receive as much as taking an offer can. Beyond avoiding taking an insurance company’s initial settlement offer, it may also be in your best interests to avoid talking to the negligent party’s insurance provider altogether. 

It is a common tactic for insurance companies to try to get victims to confirm that they are not too badly affected, only to have this information used against them later. Communicate that you are not willing to speak without your attorney, even if you have not yet reached out to one.