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Why You Need an Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney for an Aircraft Accident Injury

Legally Reviewed and Edited by: Terry Cochran

If you or a loved one has been injured in an aircraft accident, it is imperative that you seek out an experienced airplane accident attorney to obtain the compensation that you are due.
When it comes to pursuing compensation for the traumatic and devastating effects of an aviation accident, victims often feel they suffer at the hands of airlines agencies not once, but twice: firstly, from the accident itself, and then again when it comes time to pursue compensation for the damages incurred. Future medical issues can also make things difficult for victims. Medical bills can pile up, meaning you will need legal counsel to help you fight for restitution.
Fortunately, you have the skilled aircraft accident attorneys at Cochran, Kroll, & Associates, P.C. in Michigan on your side, a team of dedicated top personal injury lawyers with the expertise and experience that you need to pursue your aircraft accident claim.

Aircraft Accident Representation in Michigan

You are much more likely to require an auto accident attorney in Michigan than you are an airplane accident attorney, despite (or perhaps because of) the fact that it is likely you unconcernedly operate your car every single day.
However, in spite of these statistics, it is important to remember that, though rare, single airplane accidents often have a much more catastrophic impact than individual car accidents. Commercial airplane accidents tend to be major disasters that result in substantial property damage and hundreds of deaths.
For such catastrophic events, retaining expert legal help to pursue damages as a victim or a family member is essential.
The following is our list of the top four reasons to retain an airplane accident attorney in Michigan and fight for your rights as a victim of aircraft industry negligence.

1. Help determine who is responsible

One of the most trying and difficult aspects of pursuing an airline accident case is determining exactly who is responsible for your injuries or the death of a loved one. After all, you cannot sue for damages if you do not identify the primary cause of the crash and the individual, airline, charter, or other who was at fault.
Liable parties can include:

Airline or charter company

The airline or charter company that you booked your flight with may be found liable for various reasons. This includes a failure to provide sufficient training and supervision of employees, as well as employee negligence.

Maintenance and ground crews

Airplane accidents can be caused by many factors, and one of those factors is improper aircraft maintenance.
Though modern-day aircraft are designed to stay in the air despite all odds, they must still be carefully and properly maintained and checked to operate. Maintenance and ground crews can make potentially devastating mistakes when it comes to preparing an aircraft for flight.

Pilots and flight crews

Just as you would hire a medical malpractice attorney to help you prove that a physician acted in a negligent manner, an aircraft accident attorney works to prove that a pilot or member of an attending flights crew acted in a manner that was incompetent and did not meet the standard of service that is required of them by law.

Air traffic control

Air traffic control personnel are trained to expertly guide and direct aircraft according to safety and efficiency standards. This includes managing aircraft flow both into and out of airport airspaces, guiding pilots during the critical points of flight, such as takeoff and landing, and adequately monitoring an aircraft’s path throughout the flight.

Manufacturers

Many do not realize that the manufacturer of the aircraft in question can also be responsible for the cause of an accident in cases where they knowingly provided faulty equipment and defective parts that do not meet industry safety standards.
In certain cases, more than one of the above parties may be responsible for an aviation incident.

2. Keep you informed concerning which types of compensation can be obtained for airline injuries and fatalities

The second crucial step in pursuing an aviation accident claim that your aviation attorney can help streamline is to determine what type of compensation is due. Just as the cause of an airplane incident can vary greatly, so too can the type of compensation that is owed. This can include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages

In cases of wrongful death, a victim’s family members may be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to those listed above, including:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of partner income
  • Loss of companionship

3. Direct your airline accident investigation

Airline accident investigation

Immediately following an incident, the NTSB will typically deploy a special task force – called a “Go Team” – to the scene. The team works to investigate all aspects of the accident, including the following core elements:

  • Operations – investigating both the history of the flight and the specific duties of crewmembers involved.
  • Structures – documenting the damage that was sustained by the aircraft and taking note of scene details that indicate he pre-impact course of the aircraft.
  • Power systems – inspecting the engines, propellers, and other accessories of the aircraft for possible malfunction or defect.
  • General systems – includes inspection of the aircraft’s flight control, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems for malfunction or defect.
  • Air traffic control – reviewing the actions taken by aircraft control personnel, including the competency of any instruction that they provided to the aircraft’s flight crew via radio transmission or other means.
  • Weather conditions – considering inclement weather conditions that might have led to the accident and whether those conditions should or could have been avoided.
  • Human factors – analyzing the potential human error in onboard crew performance.
  • Survival factors – includes documenting injuries incurred by onboard passengers and crew members, the pertinence of rescue efforts taken, and the adequacy of emergency planning measures.

4. Ensure that you receive the compensation that you are due

Directly after an aviation accident, an insurance company or insurance claims adjuster advocating on behalf of the airline will reach out to victims with a settlement offer that is far beneath the value of the actual compensation that is due.
It is imperative, however, that victims and family members of victims never agree to the initial terms offered by claims adjusters before retaining an aviation attorney to review that offer.
Unfortunately, despite the many face-saving guarantees that airline attorneys and insurance claims adjusters will promise to bereaved families and victims of airline negligence, the sad truth is that they are not looking to offer the quick and fair compensation that they promise. Health care is still an expense that will be staring you in the face and one that airlines are not going to be eager to help with.

Call your trusted medical malpractice lawyers at Cochran, Kroll, & Associates, P.C.

The effects of an aviation accident can be devastating, and if you or a loved one has been affected by negligence in the aircraft industry, it is imperative that you retain the services of dedicated Michigan aviation attorneys with access to the financial resources and industry expertise necessary to hold airline industry giants to account.
Don’t fall victim to airline negligence twice: Call the law firm of Cochran, Kroll, & Associates, P.C. to set up your free consultation and case evaluation and get started on the road to recovery today. We never charge a fee unless a recovery is made.

Disclaimer : The information provided is general and not for legal advice. The blogs are not intended to provide legal counsel and no attorney-client relationship is created nor intended.

Tim is a writer and editor who earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland and calls Washington, D.C., home after spending most of his adult life in the country's capital. Although Tim spent most of his post-college years in the restaurant industry, he became interested in writing about legal matters after he recently moved to Colombia. Today, Tim writes professionally about medical malpractice, drug policies, and workplace injuries. Tim is focused on curating his freelancing career and plans to work remotely for as long he can.

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