Aviation Accident Personal Injury Lawyer and Attorney in Shreveport / Bossier City - Louisiana
Aviation and Airplane Personal Injury Lawyer / Attorneys in Shreveport, LA
Greenwald Law Firm LLC represents clients involved in aviation collisions including private plane crashes, offshore helicopter crashes, and commercial plane crashes, whether domestic or international.
Airplane and helicopter crashes are often devastating. While plane travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reported 577 general aviation accidents, in 2016 thus far. 155 fatalities resulted from these accidents alone.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NTSB enforce strict regulations for operating and manufacturing aircrafts. If a breach in these safety protocols resulted in an accident, legal action needs to be taken to reinforce safety in the future. Aircraft liability is complex and intricate. An extensive knowledge of these guidelines and a thorough understanding of state, federal and international law is essential for aviation lawyers.
Aviation accidents can be devastating and confusing. Victims and their family members may not understand all of their options and may be pressured to accept settlements from an insurance company. It is important to know that there are many different potential causes of aircraft collisions.
Potential causes of airplane accidents are:
- Equipment malfunction
- Operator negligence
- Inadequate training
- Mechanical or design error