Aviation Attorneys

Aviation law governs the operation of aircraft and the maintenance of aviation facilities. Both federal and state governments have enacted statutes and created administrative agencies to regulate air traffic. Persons involved in an aviation-related accident need to obtain an attorney who is familiar and experienced with the highly specialized and complicated field of aviation law.

If a crash occurs within a state's territorial waters, or on land, state aviation law will generally allow damages for medical & funeral expenses, loss of victim's anticipated earnings in the future until time of retirement, loss of pension benefits (or some inheritances) caused by the victim's death, pain and suffering or mental anguish to the survivors, loss of care, protection or companionship to survivors. Knowing the aviation laws that apply to the specific situation of the victims/survivors allows an attorney to properly prepare clients for what to expect, as well as to recover all funds to which the plaintiff is entitled.

Turbulence is the leading cause of in-flight injuries for occupants and crewmembers. There are numerous reports of people who have been seriously injured when turbulence occurs and occupants are moving about the passenger cabin. During turbulence, people who are injured were not wearing their seatbelt and were ignoring the crew's advice of keeping it on even when the light is not flashing to have it on. Of course people must use the restroom or get up to stretch while on a flight, but when occupants are not doing these things they should always keep their seatbelt fastened. You never know when turbulence may hit.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident of any kind, you should contact an attorney experienced in aviation law as soon as possible to discuss your potential case. There is a very small window of time under aviation law in which victims may file a claim: usually six months to one year after the date of the incident. Make sure that you are able to recover everything you are owed, talk to an experienced aviation attorney today. Use the form on this page to find an aviation law attorney to best suit your needs and legal situation.