Aviation and Plane Crash Attorneys

Ohio attorneys and lawyers for plane accident

Aviation accidents require immediate investigation. Our firm has the resources as well the experience to work with the most complex aviation issues. We utilize aviation accident re-constructionists to evaluate the structural integrity of the aircraft and identify pilot or procedural mistakes. At Elk & Elk, we use state of the art computer technology and consult the leading aeronautical experts in the country to discover the truth and get results.

FAQ's Plane Accidents

Q: Who can be held responsible to the injured parties in an aviation accident?
A: Potentially liable parties vary depending on the cause of the accident. The owner and operator of the aircraft certainly may be liable if the cause can be traced to human error. Manufacturers or maintenance suppliers may be liable when circumstances of the accident indicate that an engineering or mechanical failure caused the crash.

 

Q: Can the owner/operator be held criminally liable for an aviation accident?
A: Both the federal government and individual states can impose criminal sanctions in cases involving aviation accidents. Although the classifications and details may vary among them, most states impose criminal sanctions on aviators for reckless conduct that leads to injury, death, or property damage. The difficulty in prosecuting these cases lies in differentiating between cases of criminal negligence and accidents caused by carelessness.

 

Q: What is GARA?
A: GARA, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, is a "statute of repose". Designed to protect manufacturers of smaller, private aircrafts (less than 20 seats) from liability for accidents involving older airplanes and/or parts. GARA bars lawsuits against the manufacturer of an aircraft or component part once that item has been in service for 18 years. GARA does not apply if the aircraft was engaged in the scheduled carrying of passengers, or air medical services operations at the time of the accident.

Aviation Accident Resources

Air Travel Consumer Reports for 2008 - April
Air Travel Consumer Reports for 2008 - March
Air Travel Consumer Reports for 2008 - Feb.
Air Travel Consumer Reports for 2008 - Jan.

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“Most people have a preconceived idea that it costs a lot of money to be represented by a skilled attorney whose main focus is injury law. At Elk & Elk, we take great pride in being able to represent victims of injury who in most cases will pay us nothing unless we have a successful outcome.” - David Elk

 

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