Aircraft Accident Injury Attorneys

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the number of people using air travel is expected to continue to increase. But as air traffic increases, so does the risk of an aviation accident. Generally, aircraft travel is considered to be a safe means of transportation and airplane accidents are not as common as traffic accidentstraffic accidents. But, in those circumstances where accidents do occur, they often result in fatalities. Less serious accidents involving smaller private aircraft are more frequent than people realize, mostly because many of these airline incidents go unreported.

After such a crash, airlines usually moves quickly, by calling immediate family to extend what they refer to as “condolence payments”, “advance payments” , or “financial assistance” to cover the funeral expenses and some immediate needs. Don’t agree to accept final and full settlement. Don’t make such important financial decisions solely based on emotions, because there is no reason to hurry and quickly conclude these matters. Because, when you sign an advance payment check, you might also be signing away your rights.

The personal injury attorneys of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC will do everything possible to see that your immediate financial needs are met, while dealing with the airlines and their attorneys. If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident, it would be wise to schedule a consultation as quickly as possible, so that we can give you proper advice on the best course of action to approach such a devastating event. Airline companies employ lawyers and claims adjusters to advise them about the best ways to limit their monetary liability and their claims exposure. Don’t try to deal with these companies without having the equal representation of a knowledgeable personal injury or wrongful death attorney.

The most common causes of aircraft accidents includes:

• Pilot error
• FAA regulation violations
• Flaws in the design of the aircraft
• Negligent staff
• Weather conditions
• Equipment malfunction