California Aviation Accident Attorneys

You hear the saying all the time: ‘Flying is the safest form of travel there is’. Statistically speaking, this is true. When you take into account the number of flights worldwide on a daily basis, and the amount of miles those airplanes traverse, flying definitely sets the standard when it comes to travel safety. Despite all of this, one thing is very clear, when there are aviations accidents, there are no minor injuries. Airline accidents almost always end catastrophically, and the financial damages to the victims and their families resulting from these accidents can be devastating.

Commercial airline accidents are not the only type of aviation accidents that result in serious injuries. Private or commercial helicopter mishaps and private plane crashes also require the representation of experienced California Aviation Accident Attorneys. Most airline accidents can trace their origins to taxi and takeoff, descent and landing, mechanical failures, pilot error, and poor weather. Regardless of cause, the result for those involved is almost always the same; very serious injury, and all too often, death.

There can be many causes for personal injuries aboard airplanes. Often, individuals can be injured when the planes experience turbulence and luggage or food carts are not secured properly. The most serious of airline injuries occur when there are crashes, however. Most airplane crashes occur for one of the following reasons:

• pilot error
• improper maintenance
• fuel tank explosion
• instrument failure
• defective parts
• air traffic controller error
• engine failure
• flight instructor error
• defective on-board computer
• defective on-board software

Due to the special nature of aviation accidents, the government has enacted laws that can help families of victims recover from the heavy emotional and financial burdens that having a family member injured or killed can cause. These ‘benefits’ outlined in the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act include:

• Notification of the crash by an airline representative prior to any notice to the general public
• Assistance by the airline in traveling to and from the crash site
• Availability of a family assistance hotline
• Grief counseling provided by the government and
• The aid of a non-profit post-trauma organization.

If you are intending to file a claim against an airline to recover damages suffered by you and your family, you must seek the advice of a lawyer who is experienced in aviation law and has the financial resources to represent you from start to finish. Bisnar Chase not only has the experience, resources and technological ability to accomplish the individual goals of our clients, but we also understand that a properly prepared case against those responsible will ultimately save lives.

If you have been involved in a serious Orange County aviation accident, you are entitled to ask a court for compensation for your injuries and those of your family. The experienced attorneys at Bisnar Chase can guide you through the process of pursuing justice and help you get the best results in your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. For a free consultation, call us today at 1 (866) 909-6161.