Component Manufacturer Liability Attorney

As a subset of aviation accident causes and concerns, component manufacturers hold a considerable share of the blame in many accidents. As aviation technology has advanced and developed, the relative share of blame or liability for a collision often traces back to component parts. But that does not make collecting compensation in these cases simple.

For more than 40 years, our attorneys at Nolan Law Group have provided insightful, thorough representation to clients injured in aviation accidents. We’re one of the few firms with the experience needed to weather the turbulence of aviation accident litigation. We come in with a highly aggressive plan of attack to get you the compensation you need.

Understanding How Manufacturer Liability Works In The U.S.

For people seeking compensation, it is important to understand some basic facts about how a liability claim will function, especially in product liability aviation claims. There are three classes of product defect:

• Design defects: Defects in a product introduced at the idea level, in the blueprints. If it is designed improperly, it could never operate safely.

• Manufacturing defects: Often called “manufacturing escapes,” these are where flaws are introduced on the factory floor, either with subpar materials or poor manufacturing methods.

• Marketing defects: These are “failure to warn” defects, which largely require dangerous products to have clear warnings and instructions for use. In an aviation case, instructions for the use of a part must be adhered to, and any foreseeable misuse should be warned against.

If a part has one or more of these potential defects, the manufacturer has strict liability for injuries that result, meaning they are responsible for all the damages.

How Liability Applies To The Aviation Industry

We focus our attention on bypassing the shields owned by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and airlines, who hide behind statutory limits or international treaties to cap liability. The way we do that is by going downstream to what are called Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers:

• Tier 1 suppliers: Companies that provide wholesale systems installed onto jets, like jet engine parts, control systems and flight decks. Typically, highly technical systems that need frequent maintenance and updates.
• Tier 2 suppliers: These companies provide component parts used by Tier 1 suppliers to create their systems. Typically, these materials are more commonplace items, such as tires or circuitry, but specially designed for avionics.

There is even a Tier 3 supplier level, which introduces even more parts used by Tier 2 suppliers to create their goods.

We can investigate the materials recovered from crashes and accidents, and identify potential unapproved parts and quality escapes that are often subcontractor cost-saving tactics. To do that, we rely on our research, as well as information provided by flight crews and aviation industry whistleblowers to build your case.

Aviation Matters Are Settled In U.S. Federal Courts

Many attorneys are supremely wary of the fact that aviation accident litigation is impacted by international interests in these cases. However, because companies are often headquartered in the U.S., or are at least globally integrated, they can be held accountable inside U.S. federal court. This is even the likeliest recourse for compensation for crashes that happen outside the U.S.

Dedication To Your Case

While safety boards that investigate crashes may determine what failed, they do not hold companies accountable. That falls to the civil investigation and litigation for which we are well suited and experienced. It is our work to make sure the crashes and losses you suffer are compensated appropriately and those responsible are held accountable.

We come with a 40-year track record and have recovered millions for our clients. Reach out to us today by calling us at 312-820-2071 or reaching out online to find out how our firm can help you in your case.