Commercial Airline Accidents
Every hour in the United States, more than 61,000 people are airborne on commercial flights (families on vacation, business travelers, students traveling, grandparents visiting their family members, etc.). The commercial airlines have a “duty of care” to each passenger – a contractual agreement that is assumed when a passenger purchases a ticket. The airlines are required to provide the safest travel service in exchange for your business. When they fail to do this, it can result in accidents that have truly catastrophic consequences.
At Nolan Law Group, we bring over 40 years of experience as dedicated aviation accident attorneys. We are committed to protecting commercial airline crash survivors and their families, relentlessly pursuing justice and rightful compensation when safety standards are violated. Our deep understanding of aviation law enables us to thoroughly investigate and litigate complex commercial airline cases both nationally and internationally.
Our Approach To Investigating Airline Accidents
During the investigative process of commercial airline accidents, certain facts may emerge that show an air carrier or manufacturer failed to exercise that “duty of care,” which could range from improper maintenance to faulty design of the aircraft to inadequate crew training. As the facts emerge, we develop our case and prepare for trial with the goals of fair compensation and holding the liable parties accountable.
Many times, a defendant will want to avoid negative publicity by settling a case before a trial begins. While we frequently represent a number of families and individuals in the same commercial flight crash disaster, each individual client determines the best course of action to take to achieve his or her goals. When cases proceed to trial, the attorneys at Nolan Law Group are meticulously prepared to win.
Common Causes Of Commercial Airline Accidents We Handle
Nolan Law Group is currently evaluating commercial airline accidents involving:
- Pilot error
- Bad weather
- Faulty or out-of-date equipment
- Federal Aviation Administration regulation violations
- Structural or design problems
- Negligence of flight service station employees
- Negligence of federal air traffic controllers
- Dangerous or defective airplane design
- Negligence in a third party’s selection of a carrier
- Failure to maintain or repair the aircraft or its components
- Failure to fuel the aircraft
- The Boeing 737 MAX – after this aircraft was involved in two crashes that resulted in the deaths of 346 people, the planes were grounded in 2019, and a full investigation was launched into whether the manufacturer failed to recognize dangerous defects in its equipment. It has subsequently been determined that Boeing failed to employ a proper and safe engineering process for the aircraft’s MCAS design.
Our skilled attorneys conduct thorough investigations into these and other potential causes of commercial airline accidents to identify negligence and pursue the compensation our clients deserve. Discover how our firm approaches aviation claims with precision.
Contact Us Today From Any Part Of The World
With over $150 million in verdicts from recent aviation cases, we are well-equipped to assist you during this challenging time. If you or someone you love has been injured in a commercial airline accident, call us at 312-820-2071 or send us an email to review your case to learn how we can assist you. We offer a free consultation.