Sacramento Airline Accident Lawyer
Statistically speaking, air travel is the safest mode of transportation. Major aviation disasters do not happen frequently, however, thousands of airline accidents involving private aircraft happen every year in the U.S. Most go unreported in the media, but according to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) 2009 statistics, more than 270 passengers were killed in airline accidents across the nation.
Because aviation litigation can be extremely complex, often involving state, federal and international law, is it highly recommended victims of an airline accident speak to a Sacramento airline accident injury attorney at Estey Bomberger. As the NTSB conducts their investigation, we will proceed with a private investigation of our own to ensure critical evidence is not lost or tampered with. We will use the latest in technology and consult with some of the best in aviation accident reconstruction to analyze the cause of the crash. After determining the cause of the airline accident, we will identify all sources of compensation. In an airline crash, many parties may be financially liable, including the pilot, crew member, in-flight crew member, airplane manufacturer, aircraft owner, aircraft maintenance company or airport personnel.
Sacramento Airline Accident Damages
Victims of a Sacramento airline crash may be able to file a personal injury claim. In a personal injury claim, damages associated with the accident and resulting injury may be collected. The various types of damages recoverable in a personal injury claim settlement, include medical bills, lost earnings, shortened life expectancy, and pain and suffering. Family members who have lost a loved one in a tragic airline accident may file a wrongful death claim to collect damages associated with a loss. Wrongful death claim damages vary from those that can be recovered in a personal injury claim and include funeral and burial expenses, loss of deceased's income, and loss of deceased's companionship, love, support and parental guidance (if applicable).
Airline Accident Injuries
An airline crash can inflict numerous types of catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severed limb injuries, internal organ injuries, brain injuries and death. Some of the most common Sacramento airline accident injuries are not even the result of a major airline crash. Serious head injuries, broken bone injuries, neck injuries, back injuries and surface wounds are often caused by falling luggage or heavy rolling carts used by in-flight crew members.
Regardless of how an injury was acquired, if it was caused by the negligence or carelessness of another individual, you should contact a Sacramento airline accident attorney as soon as possible. After carefully examining the facts of your case, we will be able to tell you if filing a claim is within your legal options.
Experience Counts
The Sacramento airline accident attorneys have successfully represented victims in almost any type of airline accident involving:
- Commercial airplanes
- Private planes
- Helicopters
- Gliders
- Charter planes
- International airplanes
- Sightseeing planes
- Air ambulance planes and helicopters.
Client Satisfaction is Our First Priority
At Estey Bomberger, our first priority is our clients. We respect our clients' wishes regarding their case, which is why we always maintain constant communication with our clients. Our Sacramento aviation accident lawyers are always available to discuss the particulars of a case with a client and will happily answer all questions. To speak with one of our skilled Sacramento personal injury lawyers about your case for free, call (916) 903-5216. If we are able to represent you in your claim, you will not be expected to pay anything until a settlement has been won.