Chicago Aviation Accident Lawyers

We have all been told - and perhaps comforted - by the statistic that airplanes are the safest means of transportation. Safer even than cars, buses, and trains, although many of us ride in one or more of those vehicles on a daily basis.

However, airplane accidents or aviation accidents do occur, and they can be extremely deadly as well as being emotionally and physically devastating for whole families.

Most aviation accidents or plane crashes result in serious injury or even death, along with lasting mental and physical trauma for the survivors.

In comparison with other types of transportation such as cars, trucks, and associated motor vehicles, airplane crashes are more certain to lead to catastrophic injury or even death.

Therefore, in the event of aviation accidents, the victims and their families should consult with a Chicago aviation lawyer to get compensation and recover damages from the parties at fault.

What Causes an Aviation Accident or a Plane Crash?

More than 70% of the airplane crashes that have occurred in the past five decades have been caused by human errors such as pilot errors, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation: Federal Aviation Administration.

The next largest cause of aviation accidents is a mechanical error due to faulty manufacturing, improper construction, poor maintenance, safety failures or inspection failures, or similar issues.

In further detail, some common causes of aviation accidents or airplane crashes include but are not limited to:

• Pilot negligence
• Air traffic controller negligence
• Pilot error
• Manufacturer's negligence
• Engine design problems
• Faulty equipment
• Structural or design problems
• Weather conditions such as storms, snow, sleet, hail, or other severe or unusual weather conditions

Aviation accidents and plane crashes can be caused by a combination of the factors listed above or by other factors not included; the team of aviation accident lawyers at Zayed Law Offices will investigate your particular plane crash and get to the bottom of the cause(s).

This will help to determine the parties at fault in your aviation accident claim.

Types of and Causes Aviation Accidents and Plane Crashes

All kinds of airplane crashes can be devastating, and you most likely require representation in any event if you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident.

Our aviation litigation team provides representation for cases including but not limited to:

• Aircraft accidents and plane crashes
• Aircraft negligence
• Commercial aircraft accidents
• Private aircraft accidents
• Helicopter crashes and helicopter accidents

No matter what type of aircraft is involved, our aviation attorneys can help you determine what type of claim you have, the parties at fault, which jurisdiction(s) you should file lawsuits in, and more during a difficult time in you and your family's lives.

Being involved in a plane crash can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating, so it is important you work with an experienced aviation litigation team as soon as possible after the accident occurs.

What is an Chicago Aviation Accident Attorney?

Aviation litigation is complicated and in the aftermath of a plane crash or aircraft accident, you will need them to help you assess how the accident occurred, who is at fault, and your next steps to help you recover from your injuries and get compensation for your injuries and other damages sustained by you and your family in the event of a plane crash.

The aviation accident lawyers at Zayed Law Offices will stand by your side and fight for your rights during this difficult time in your life.

We will gather all the relevant information needed to investigate the plane crash or accident including pictures and video of the crash site, statements from witnesses, pilots, aircraft controllers, first responders, experts, and more.

We will collect proof of damages including medical bills and records and file a personal injury claim with the at-fault parties as determined by the aforementioned investigation, and negotiate for a fair and just settlement on you and your family's behalf.

Why Do I Need a Chicago Airplane Accident Attorney?

In the event of a catastrophic aviation accident or plane crash, it is essential to contact an experienced and established aviation attorney as soon as possible in order to ensure that you and your family's rights are protected.

This holds true whether the plane crash or aviation accident in question occurred in the United States or in another country.

The regulations laid down in the Montreal Convention of 1999 may permit you to bring suit regardless of the location of the crash.

If you are unsure if you have a claim or how to bring a lawsuit claim for a plane accident, contact an aircraft litigation attorney as soon as possible to help you assess the situation and determine the next steps.

Where Do I Find a CHicago Plane Crash Law Firm?

If you were in a plane crash or accident involving a plane, helicopter, or other private or commercial aircraft and you need an aviation litigation attorney because you were not at fault and suffered damages, then contact the experienced plane crash lawyers at Zayed Law Offices.

It is important to seek legal counsel during the aftermath of an aviation accident because insurance companies pay, on average, almost triple the original or established amounts in cases where the victim is represented by a lawyer.

Therefore, it is essential to contact an aviation accident lawyer as soon as possible after an airplane crash so that they have the best possible opportunity to track down any and all witnesses and investigate key evidence before it is purposefully or inadvertently destroyed.

Furthermore, if an airline or commercial or private aircraft company and therefore their insurance providers are involved, things can get even more complicated since more parties and large companies may be involved.

This makes it especially essential to engage the services of an aircraft litigation attorney who has experience handling these types of cases as soon as possible after the crash.

Who is at Fault in an Aviation Accident?

Because of the complex and catastrophic nature of plane crashes, many complex systems and procedures have been developed for their investigation and to determine exactly what happened, who is at fault, and how to prevent it from happening again.

In some cases, aviation accidents are preventable and occur as the result of general aviation safety breaches, which could be human error or machinery and equipment malfunctions or failures.

In the event that the latter - a machinery or equipment failure - occurred, the following parties may be held liable:

• The manufacturer or manufacturers of the equipment if the machinery had a design or manufacture defect or was otherwise inherently defective
• The airline or owner of the plane if said person or entity did not routinely service and inspect the equipment or machinery
• The pilot if they did not act with a reasonable amount of care in the face of mechanical failure
• The pilot if they made a critical error that caused the equipment failure
• Air traffic controllers in the case of ceasing to report data or giving the pilot incorrect data. Because air traffic controllers are responsible for guiding pilots through the takeoff and landing - the most dangerous parts of a flight - and they fail to provide the appropriate information, the liability for a plane crash may rest with the air traffic controller or controllers.

What Should I Do After Being Involved in an Aviation Accident?

If you or a loved one were involved in a plane crash or other aircraft accident, then you should hire personal injury attorneys who have experience handling aviation litigation cases as soon as possible.

Your aviation accident lawyer will handle all the details of filing a lawsuit and bringing it before a judge and jury or ensuring there is a satisfactory out-of-court settlement, and everything in between.

How Much Is a Chicago Aviation Accident Lawsuit Worth?

Based on available reports from various cases, airlines, and other public data, aviation or aircraft accident settlements are often reported to be valued at over $1,000,000 or more.

Of course, amounts vary according to the circumstances and details of a given case.

Always consult with an aviation litigation attorney familiar with these types of cases before considering the value of your particular plane accident lawsuit case.

Under current law, the plaintiff in an airplane crash accident lawsuit can pursue compensation for losses including but not limited to:

• Current and future medical costs include, but are not limited to hospital visits, doctor's appointments, physical therapy, ambulance fees, and other related costs for medical care necessary to recover from aircraft accident injuries. This can include future costs of care as well, which is particularly valid in the case of catastrophic injuries such as the loss of a limb or limbs or paralysis.
• Pain and suffering or the emotional distress and anguish that result from the aircraft accident or plane crash, including the costs of mental care for post-traumatic stress disorder or similar conditions that were caused by the plane crash
• Lost wages from missing work due to injuries from the aircraft accident, which can be one of the most financially devastating aspects of being involved in a plane or helicopter crash
• Loss of future income due to injuries from the plane crash, including loss of limbs, paralysis, or other physical or mental impairment that may have occurred as a direct result of the aviation accident

If you or a loved one were involved in an aircraft accident or plane crash and you believe that you have a personal injury case and are owed damages, contact the aviation accident lawyers at Zayed Law Offices as soon as possible.

We are here to assist you throughout the entire process.

Statute of Limitations on Aviation Accidents In Illinois

In the United States, the time limit or statute of limitations for personal injury cases due to plane crashes or aviation accidents is three years from the date that the crash occurred provided that the injured individuals or their family members file a special state agency claim in writing.

No lawsuit can subsequently be filed until after a 180-day investigation period except if the aforementioned claim is formally denied.

Filing a plane crash lawsuit is complicated, so contact an aircraft litigation attorney as soon as possible after a plane crash to assess the situation and determine your next steps.

We are here to help you and your family get the compensation you are owed.

If an aviation accident victim or their family members (in the case of wrongful death) fails to file a lawsuit against the alleged negligent or at-fault party or parties within this three-year window, they will be unable to recover the compensation they may deserve.

Securing legal counsel as quickly as possible after being involved in a plane crash wreck or aircraft accident is essential if you hope to recover damages.

Aviation Accident Damages and Settlements

The value of an airplane or aircraft accident case depends on the damages caused and the extent of harm incurred by the victim or victims.

Damages can be recovered or settlements made for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:

• Disability due to injuries from the accident or plane crash
• Current or immediate medical bills
• Future medical bills
• Loss of earnings or wages (in the present)
• Loss of earning capacity in the future (in the event of a disability or catastrophic injury, or wrongful death)
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage or destruction

After being involved in a plane crash or helicopter crash, you may have experienced significant discomfort, pain, injury, inconvenience, or catastrophic damage to your person such as the loss of a limb(s) or paralysis, or permanent disfigurements.

You may have missed and may continue to miss significant amounts of work or may even no longer be able to work in your previous capacity.

Aviation incidents may even involve catastrophic injury or fatalities, which could lead to a wrongful death lawsuit.

Filing a lawsuit against the negligent parties including the manufacturer of the aircraft or other equipment, the pilot, the air traffic controller, or their insurance providers (if applicable) after an aviation accident is a way of recovering or recouping the loss or damages for the accident and ensuring that medical bills, loss of income, and other pain and suffering that occurred as a result of the accident are taken care of as best allowed by the Illinois and United States legal system.

Aviation Accident Trials

While an aviation accident or plane crash lawsuit case may be settled out of court for a monetary amount agreed upon by both the defendant and plaintiff and their lawyers, an aircraft accident case may go to trial if a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached.

Aviation accident lawsuits go to trial due to a number of reasons.

For instance, if the pilot, air traffic controller, manufacturer of the aircraft, or other negligent party or parties are solely at fault but their insurance won't acknowledge the fault of the policyholder, the case may be taken to trial to enable a judge and jury to decide if damages should be awarded and in what amounts.

Fatalities and Wrongful Deaths in Airplane Accidents

If you have lost a loved one in an aviation accident or plane crash you may have grounds or a cause of action for a wrongful death lawsuit.

While no amount of money or financial recovery will ever fully assuage your grief, you have the right to compensation.

Working with an aviation accident lawyer who has experience handling wrongful death cases can help you recover costs for medical bills, loss of income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.

Navigating the complexities of aircraft accident lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits and ensuring that appropriate at-fault parties and their insurance companies pay the full settlement or damages owed is a job for an aviation accident lawyer, so if you believe you may have a plane crash wrongful death claim against an airline or similar entity, contact the Chicago wrongful death attorneys at Zayed Law Offices as soon as possible.

What Should I Do During a Plane Crash Lawsuit?

One of the vital aspects of successfully navigating the complicated legal system during an aviation accident lawsuit or any other case is to avoid direct contact or outright accusations towards the defendant(s) or their insurance provider(s), their associates, or any other party involved.

Prior to bringing up an aviation accident lawsuit, be sure to request all relevant records and consult with an experienced plane crash or aviation accident lawyer to collect the appropriate records, review said records, investigate the claims, and get guidance as to your potential cause of action, appropriate jurisdiction to file a lawsuit, the party or parties at fault, and other pertinent details.

All communication with the defendants or potential defendants during an aviation accident case should be through your attorney.

Our Chicago Aviation Accident Lawyers Are Here to Help

At Zayed Law Offices, our first and foremost goal is to protect the rights of the injured.

If you or a loved one have been in a plane crash or aviation accident and you have questions about personal injury lawsuits or compensation, we can help you understand the associated legislation, precedents, and statutes.

We can help you recover compensation for your medical bills and pain and suffering, help you understand how to pursue a personal injury case, and whether you have a cause of action to file a legal claim against the person or persons who caused your aircraft accident and any other at-fault parties.

We know that a plane crash can be a catastrophic and traumatic event that affects you, your family, and your career in many complicated and devastating ways.

Furthermore, the effects of being in an aviation accident or having a loved one suffer in a plane crash can last for many years into the future, affecting your health, medical costs, current or future income, and even the family's future if you lose earning capacity.

What's more, if you've lost a loved one to a plane crash or aircraft fatality, you deserve a settlement and to deal with the grieving process as best you can without the extra stress of dealing with insurance companies, the airline or pilot, and other third parties such as the aircraft's manufacturer or air traffic controllers.

All of the above reasons are why you should work with an aviation litigation attorney who has experience dealing with plane crashes and the associated injuries and trauma who can help you recover costs for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, medical bills, disability, and emotional distress.

Have you or a loved one been in a plane crash or aircraft accident and need an aviation litigator or airplane accident lawyer to help you sue for damages?

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your legal situation and help you determine the next steps.

Please contact Zayed Law Offices in Chicago and schedule a free case review and confidential initial consultation by completing our short contact form.

We'll schedule a time that is convenient for you and please note that you will not pay lawyer's fees unless we recover compensation for you.