Aviation Accidents Involve Complex Issues — a Los Angeles Injury Attorney Explains
Aviation accidents are among the most unique and difficult to litigate. Generally speaking, the defendants have access to substantial financial resources. They have extensive experience fighting against injury and wrongful death lawsuits in the past. Further, given the potential liability involved in admitting fault. Aviation accident defendants tend to be quite aggressive in challenging claims brought by plaintiffs.
Here at Prestige Law Firm, our attorneys understand the landscape of aviation litigation and how to secure a favorable result for plaintiffs. Despite the various difficulties associated with such claims. Contact us to learn more.
Potential Defendants in an Aviation Accidents Case
Aviation accidents vary quite significantly from case-to-case, and as such, it is important not to make limiting assumptions about the potentially liable defendants. As the investigation proceeds, new information may shed light on which defendants actually contributed to the accident at issue.
Potential defendants may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
- Aircraft owner and/or operator (i.e., airline)
- Government agencies (i.e., the Federal Aviation Agency)
- Aircraft maintenance company and/or crew
- Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aircraft manufacturers
Common Carrier Liability
Airlines are common carriers, which means that they must exercise the highest degree of care with respect to the safety of their passengers. In evaluating whether the airline is liable for negligence, the courts will impose the highest possible duty on airlines, thus opening them up to liability in many “edge-case” situations.
It’s important to note that airlines — as common carriers — are not guarantors of safety. The mere fact that an accident has occurred is not proof of wrongdoing. In order to successfully establish liability. You must show that they failed to meet the applicable standard of care under the circumstances, and in doing so, caused the accident at issue.
Contact a Los Angeles Injury Attorney at Prestige Law Firm to Arrange a Free Consultation
If you have been injured or your loved one has died in an aviation accident. You may be entitled to bring an action against the liable defendants for damages. Here at Prestige Law Firm, our team can help you pursue aviation claims in a manner that maximizes the likelihood of success.
We have decades of experience working with a variety of injured plaintiffs (and wrongful death plaintiffs). Including those whose claims center around an aviation accident. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not shy away from litigation. We are willing and able to take a case to trial, thus putting our clients in a favorable position during early negotiations.
Ready to speak to a skilled Los Angeles injury attorney about your aviation accident claims? Call us at (661) 341-3939 or complete an online case evaluation form to schedule a free and confidential consultation today.