Hurt in an Aviation
Accident? We'll Help Get You in Contact with an Aviation Law Firm in Your
Area Today!
Airline travel is considered one of the safest modes of transportation.
However, when an accident occurs, an aviation attorney
should make sure the wreckage is preserved, interview witnesses, gather
radar readings, and preserve air traffic control recordings. In addition,
it is important to remember that aviation accidents often involve multiple
jurisdictional issues. An airline accident claim may be filed outside the
area where the crash occurred (in a different state or country). As a result,
aviation attorneys often work with local
attorneys who are familiar with that state or countrys legal procedures.
If You've Been Invovled in an Aviation-Related Accident, you
Deserve to be Compensated. Contact an Aviation Lawyer in Your Area, Today!
You are entitled to:
Up until 1997, U.S. citizens injured on international flights were only
entitled to a finite amount of compensation (through the Warsaw Convention
Treaty). However, due to increasing pressure from U.S. citizens, airlines
signed an agreement that increased the compensatory amount to what is
allowed for domestic flights in the U.S.
There are several crimes for which a pilot, airline, or others can be
held criminally liable, including:
* The transportation of controlled substances
* The transportation of hazardous materials
* Piloting an aircraft while under the influence
* Bringing a concealed weapon into an airport or onto an airplane
Aviation Law in More Detail
Aviation law refers to the laws governing aircraft operation and aircraft
facilities. Aviation law is primarily exercised under federal jurisdiction
through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA oversees the manufacture, operation, and
maintenance of all aircraft to make sure they meet safety standards, while
the NTSB investigates accidents and problems in order to improve air travel
safety.
Aviation Product Liability in More Detail
Aviation product liability refers to a group of laws that determine
whether an aviation accident was caused by a defective part on an airplane,
by pilot error, or by a combination of both. In most cases, the manufacturer
and the pilot are both held liable. For instance, a defective gauge may
cause the pilot to overreact and make unnecessary maneuvers that result
in injuries to the passengers and crew. In such cases, a jury may hold
the manufacturer liable for the defective pressure gauge and the pilot
liable for making unnecessary changes to the flight plan.
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