While any accident carries the potential to end in tragedy, few accidents have a higher death rate than aviation accidents. In fact, it is almost unheard of for anyone to survive a plane crash, which is why the federal government has created such strict regulations for both public and private aircraft. Still, it’s estimated that 50% of aviation accidents are caused by pilot error and another 13% by mechanical error. This means that at least two-thirds of all aviation accidents are entirely preventable.
At the Prince George’s County wrongful death law firm of Foran & Foran, P.A., we have over six decades of combined experience recovering meaningful compensation on behalf of families that were forever impacted by airplane accidents. We recognize the challenges your family is facing during this difficult time and are here to help in any way we can.
Causes of Airplane AccidentsAirplane accidents are relatively rare, but they do happen from time to time. Typically, airplane accidents are the result of either mechanical failure, human error, or weather. Mechanical failure is one of the primary causes of aviation accidents and usually involves issues with the aircraft's engines, systems, or structural components. Human error, including mistakes by pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance personnel, also plays a critical role in many accidents. Most aviation accidents caused by human error involve pilot fatigue, inadequate training, and failure to follow established procedures. Finally, weather conditions, such as severe storms, turbulence, and icing, can contribute to accidents, affecting the aircraft's performance and the pilot's ability to navigate safely.
Helicopter AccidentsHelicopter accidents are unique claims to pursue. Helicopter accidents, although just as catastrophic as airplane accidents, usually involve experts who are especially familiar with the maintenance and operation of helicopters. There are many variables involved in helicopter accidents that need to be examined by a qualified expert before rendering any expert opinions. Often, the expert in reconstructing the reason for an airplane accident will be different from the expert reconstructing the cause of a helicopter accident.
At Foran & Foran, P.A., we have approximately 85 years of combined experience experience representing helicopter accident victims and their loved ones. We’ve also teamed up with other attorneys and law firms to handle this type of litigation.
Airline Accident InvestigationsIn the United States, much of the initial investigation into an airplane accident is conducted by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The airline industry also has its own group of experts whose job is to find some reason other than operator error or mechanical problems as the cause for the accident.
In the United Kingdom, the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAB) conducts most of the airplane accident investigations. In Canada, the Transportation Safety Board (BST/TSB) conducts investigations of these accidents.
Whether the cause of the accident was pilot error, mechanical breakdown, landing gear problems, evacuation slide problems, computerized auto-recovery and alert system failure, engine failure or any other type of problem, you will need an experienced airplane accident attorney who can assist you in these cases and who has the resources to cooperate with other national attorneys to consolidate efforts and proceed as a team to make a claim against the airline responsible for the accident.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Aviation Accident Lawyer in Prince George’s CountyIf your family lost a loved one in an airplane accident, pursuing a legal claim may not be something that’s at the forefront of your mind; however, it is something worth considering. At the Greenbelt wrongful death law firm of Foran & Foran, P.A., our attorneys have approximately 85 years of combined experience successfully pursuing vehicular accident claims on behalf of aggrieved families. We understand that nothing can bring back your loved one, but we also recognize that it isn’t fair that your family is left to deal with the financial burdens of your loss. To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation today, call us at 301-441-2022 or connect with us online by filling out our secure online form. Let Our Family Help Your Family! We look forward to hearing from you.