Helicopter Accident Lawyers
Helicopters have the ability to take off and land vertically in areas without a runway. It is these capabilities that make them essential equipment for law enforcement, executive transport, sightseeing/recreation, medical evacuation, supply transport and military operations.
However, with all of these benefits comes a heavy burden. Helicopters are intricate machines requiring the highest levels of design, construction, maintenance and operational skill. If any of these components is missing or neglected, the results can be disastrous.
At Nolan Law Group in Chicago, our attorneys have over 40 years of experience in aviation injury litigation. With our extensive experience and knowledge, we have recovered more than $150 million in verdicts from just three recent aviation accident cases. Respected in the U.S. and internationally, we are a smart choice after a helicopter accident injury or death, regardless of where it happened.
How A Helicopter Accident Lawyer Can Help
Unfortunately, helicopter accidents nearly always result in serious injuries for those on board. In some cases, helicopter accident victims don’t survive the crash. Hiring a helicopter injury lawyer, one with detailed knowledge and background handling helicopter and other aviation cases, may be your best chance at holding the responsible parties accountable for their actions.
A skilled helicopter crash lawyer will be able to represent your interests by gathering evidence, dealing with insurers and attorneys for the defendants, and presenting the indisputable facts to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
The attorneys at Nolan Law Group have extensive experience in investigating helicopter accidents and pursuing fair compensation on behalf of the victims and families. Nolan Law Group is currently evaluating helicopter accident cases involving:
- Pilot error: Pilots are human. Just like people in any other career, they sometimes make mistakes. When those mistakes result in (or contribute to) injury accidents, the victims and their loved ones may be entitled to pursue legal action.
- Design error: Mistakes with the design of helicopter components can occur. Sometimes, these errors are harmless. In other cases, such mistakes can have catastrophic consequences.
- Manufacturer defect: In some cases, an engine or other helicopter part can have hidden defects that only become known when an accident occurs. In such accidents, the companies involved in manufacturing and distributing the part may bear responsibility for resulting injury accidents.
- Maintenance failure: Helicopters are major pieces of machinery that require periodic and routine maintenance to continue working correctly. Breakdowns in the maintenance schedule or shoddy workmanship can lead to helicopter accidents.
- Poor weather conditions: Pilots or companies that own and operate helicopters cannot control the weather. However, they are responsible for taking proper precautions and operating their helicopters appropriately for the weather conditions.
If you are unsure of exactly what caused the accident, that’s okay. We know how to investigate accidents to determine the cause and liability.
Damages You May Be Able To Recover After A Helicopter Accident
If the negligence of another party caused your accident, you may be able to get compensation for your economic losses and personal (noneconomic) losses. The specific damages you receive will depend on the details of your accident, but they may include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost income and benefits (past and future)
- Reduction in earning capacity
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of household services (child-rearing, errands, cooking, etc.)
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional distress
In wrongful death cases, you may also recover compensation for reasonable funeral and burial costs. If you have questions about what is possible in your case, please contact us. We offer a free consultation to discuss your helicopter accident claim.
Did the accident cause significant disruption to your business? You may be able to recover financial damages if the accident was caused by a negligent third party.
Choose A Firm With Nuanced Experience In Helicopter Accidents
Aviation accident litigation is far less common than car and truck accident cases. If you were seriously injured or if you lost a family member in a helicopter crash, you need lawyers with significant experience in aviation cases. We have the knowledge, skill, and reputation to pursue the damages you and your family need to pay the bills, make up for lost income and move forward with your life.
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling helicopter accidents. In fact, our attorneys have successfully represented plaintiffs in some of the highest-profile aviation accidents in the world. If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a helicopter accident and would like a skilled helicopter crash lawyer at Nolan Law Group to review your case, please contact us online or call us at 312-820-2071.