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Pilot error ended this flight.
Airplane crashes and all aviation accidents cause significant injuries and death. These are serious matters.
If you suffered injuries in an aircraft accident, or if you lost a loved one in a crash, there are several different potential sources of liability and compensation. Air crashes are very complicated cases. There is a lot for you to do to get this right. You will benefit from reading the information on this page. Good information helps you make smart decisions.
It if flies, it can crash – never with a good result. An aviation crash can occur in many different contexts.
Aviation accidents occur for different reasons. Sometimes there is a single cause. Other times there is a combination of several different causes. The possibilities include:
Determining the cause — or causes — of an aviation crash involves complex analysis and evaluation. Finding the cause will significantly assist in the determination of who is liable.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates aviation, including pilot conduct and safety standards. The FAA also regulates aircraft manufacturers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates aviation accidents and recommends safety standards to prevent accidents.
Failure to meet regulatory and industry standards may impose liability on an airline, a plane manufacturer, or maintenance supplier. Depending on the circumstances and cause of an accident, several different parties may be liable and legally required to compensate the victims:
In an aviation accident, issues of federal, state, and even international law can arise. Determining which laws apply and which parties may be liable requires a knowledgeable attorney and substantial investigation.
Three types of legal actions may apply in the case of an aviation accident. If you receive injuries in a crash, you may have a personal injury case. If you lost a loved one in an accident, compensation may be recovered in a wrongful death action. If the airplane passenger was commuting as part of their job, an L&I claim will be part of the equation. L&I benefit with a death will include a possible widow’s pension. Money recovery is different in the three types of cases.
In a personal injury case, you recover compensation for:
In a wrongful death accident, the estate and beneficiaries can recover only for:
In an L&I case benefits include:
Should I Talk with a Lawyer?
Injuries from an aviation accident are extreme and severe. The harm and suffering can be life-long and life ending. Negative impacts are not only physical, but also emotional and psychological. Due to the nature and severity of the injuries, compensation for an aviation accident injury can be substantial.
Whether you suffered injuries or lost a loved one, you should not try to settle a claim from an aviation accident without expert advice. Determining the theories of liability and potentially responsible parties requires experience. So does making them pay the full amount you deserve.
In an aircraft accident, there likely will be more than one big insurance company involved. They don’t want to pay you what you deserve. You shouldn’t talk with them if you are going to hire a lawyer. When they contact you, tell them to contact your lawyer.
Whatever the circumstances of your accident, you are entitled to full money recovery for your injury or loss. The best way to get a fair settlement is to have an experienced attorney deal with the insurance companies. If the companies don’t offer a full settlement, your attorney will file a lawsuit.
You don’t have to hire us to discuss your case with us — give a call, there’s no charge to talk. Our consultations are always free.
Christopher Sharpe is the go to attorney for injured persons. His law firm is helpful, honest, and knowledgeable about personal injury law in the State of Washington. Chris has been helping injured people in Washington State for over 30 years. He has built his practice on thoroughly educating, honestly helping, and successfully representing clients throughout Washington State. Public schools did not teach you how to survive the effects of a serious injury and effectively seek compensation for your injuries. Our website does. It provides you an opportunity to get information about the medical, financial, and legal help you need. Read the information on this website and then contact us with your questions. Taking the time to learn about injury law and your rights could be the smartest thing you've ever done. We are here to help you make good choices.
Sharpe Law Firm
2775 Harbor Avenue SW, Suite D
Seattle, WA 98126-2138
Phone:
(206) 343-1988
Fax:
(206) 652-4655
