Accidents & Incidents

Our previous post discussed how air traffic controller negligence can create risks for accidents. As we continue to learn more about the events at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, it is also important to discuss common causes of these types of accidents so that...

Following the events at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, many families are left seeking answers. When an aviation accident occurs, multiple factors are often at play. Understanding the legal framework for accountability is the first step toward finding peace of...

Cargo plane accidents can have significant consequences. These accidents not only impact those involved in the accident but also raise complex legal issues. It is important that anyone impacted by these devastating accidents have a basic understanding of the common...

Surgeons are subject to some of the most rigorous professional standards in the medical world. They undergo years of training and internships before they can perform surgeries on their own. They generally have multiple professionals in the operating theater with them...

Brain injuries can affect several different aspects of a person’s life, including how they speak and understand language. Depending on the location and extent of the damage, speech problems may be mild, moderate or severe. Some people recover fully, while others may...

After an aircraft accident, one of the first questions that arises is whether the crash could have been avoided. In many cases, the answer depends on whether the pilot followed proper procedures. Errors in judgment, planning or handling can turn routine flights into...

After a plane crash, one of the most potentially consequential sources of evidence available is the black box of the aircraft in question. This term refers to two key flight recording devices: the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the flight data recorder (FDR)....

Welcoming a new baby should be a joyful event for the family. That’s usually how it happens, but there are times when a birth doesn’t go as planned. While some birth injuries are true accidents, others could have been prevented.  It’s critical that staff members who...

Diagnostic errors represent one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice, affecting millions of patients annually and contributing to thousands of preventable deaths. Unlike other medical errors that have received extensive attention, diagnostic mistakes often...

A recent study asked former NFL football players if they believed they were suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, often known as CTE. This is a degenerative brain disease that happens due to the cumulative effect of sustaining numerous concussions. In the...