Flight accidents are some of the most feared and horrifying disasters a person can experience. As soon as one occurs, there’s a race between pilots, airlines/operators, airports, and aircraft and component part manufacturers to deny responsibility.
Aviation Accident Attorney
New Orleans, Louisiana
Browne Law cuts through the bull and conducts an objective investigation to get to the truth.
Once we find it, we make sure that you make whoever is responsible pay for your injuries.
Common causes of aviation accidents
- Pilot error
- Mechanical failure
- Malfunctioning or defective equipment or components
- Inadequate aircraft maintenance
- Runway problems
- Air traffic controller error
Aviation accident injuries
Aviation accidents such as plane and helicopter crashes often result in significant and catastrophic injuries, including:
- Bone fractures
- Amputations
- Significant lacerations
- Internal organ damage
- Cardiovascular injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Burns
- Death
Not all harmful aviation accidents involve crashes or other catastrophic events. Problems can occur during the flight, or you may experience a hard landing, which can lead to serious injuries. If you’ve been injured while riding as a passenger aboard an airplane or helicopter, let us evaluate your situation. You may well be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Who is responsible for an aviation accident?
The party responsible for compensating you for your injuries or loss depends largely on why the accident took place. Aviation accidents require an independent, in-depth investigation to determine what happened, why it happened, and who is liable for compensating you. If you were involved in an accident, whether or not it was a plane or helicopter crash, or you lost a family member in an incident, it’s important that you contact an experienced aviation attorney today.
The airlines and helicopter operating companies will have lawyers working to protect them immediately. You should get a lawyer working to protect your rights as soon as possible, too!
Depending on what independent and federal and state authorities’ investigations uncover, the liable party may include the:
- Pilot
- Airline or air carrier
- Third-party maintenance provider
- Aircraft designer
- Aircraft or part manufacturer
- Air traffic controller
- Airport personnel
