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Philadelphia Airplane Accident Lawyer
When you are a passenger in an airplane or helicopter, you trust the pilot to make safe decisions. But sadly, pilot error is a leading cause of aviation accidents. These accidents can result in severe injuries or death, not to mention serious emotional distress. If you’ve been injured or if a loved one was killed in an aviation accident, you need an experienced attorney on your side. A Philadelphia airplane accident lawyer at Kane & Silverman will protect your rights during this difficult time.
Our attorneys want to improve aviation safety and help reduce the number of crashes. We can do this by holding negligent parties responsible for their actions. When we hold negligent parties liable, others are discouraged from making the same mistake. This can lead to stricter safety standards and make flying safer for passengers like you.
Causes of Aviation Accidents
Some causes of aviation accidents include:
- Pilot error
- Mechanical failure
- Faulty equipment
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations violations
- Air traffic controller error
An aviation accident attorney will fight to hold liable parties responsible for injuries they cause to your or your loved ones. If a defective part was to blame for the crash, you may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit.
Crashes on Private Versus Commerical Aircraft
Plane crashes are more common on small aircraft than major commercial carriers. A Bloomberg article states that since 2000, there have been five times more fatal accidents in the U.S. involving private and chartered corporate planes than airliners. 88% of those crashes are caused by pilot error.
The RGA Reinsurance Company cites that the lower accident rate for commercial flights may be because commercial pilots are more experienced, there are more safety and maintenance checks, and commercial flight activity takes place at larger, manned airports.
Whether your accident occurred on an airliner, helicopter, private jet, or some other aircraft, an experienced attorney will fight for your rights.
Aviation Accident Attorneys in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Aviation accident litigation is complex. These cases require expert investigators and a deep understanding of aircraft function, aviation laws and regulations. If you were injured in a plane crash, an airplane accident lawyer at Kane & Silverman in Philadelphia, PA and Marlton, NJ can help. For a free evaluation of your claim, contact us at 215-232-1000 or fill out our online contact form.