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Commercial Aviation Accidents

OVERVIEW

Commercial aviation cases involve airlines, regional carriers, and cargo operations. They are technically demanding, multi-jurisdictional, and governed by overlapping federal and international law — the Federal Aviation Regulations, the National Transportation Safety Board investigative process, and, for international flights, the Montreal Convention. The defendants can include the airline, the aircraft manufacturer, component suppliers, maintenance contractors, and air traffic control. Successful aviation litigation requires deep familiarity with NTSB findings and the discipline to keep cases focused on legal liability rather than political narratives.

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Common Causes

  • Flight crew error or training deficiencies
  • Mechanical and component failure
  • Inadequate maintenance or inspection
  • Air traffic control negligence
  • Manufacturer design or production defects
  • Weather-related decision-making failures
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Who Can Be Held Liable

  • The airline or operator
  • The aircraft manufacturer
  • Component and engine manufacturers
  • Maintenance and repair contractors
  • Air traffic control agencies and contractors
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Evidence We Preserve

  • Flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder
  • NTSB factual reports and docket materials
  • FAA inspection and certification records
  • Maintenance logs and airworthiness directives
  • Air traffic control communications and radar
  • Crew training files and duty schedules

Statutes of Limitation

Every state imposes a strict deadline to file suit. In some states, claims must be filed within one or two years of the injury or death. Once that deadline passes, the case is gone forever. Federal claims and claims against government entities can have even shorter notice requirements — sometimes as little as ninety days. Do not assume you have time.

Why Acting Quickly Matters

Critical evidence disappears in days, not weeks. Black-box data is overwritten. Surveillance footage is recycled. Witnesses move. Defendants and their insurers begin building their case the moment an incident occurs. The injured family deserves a litigation team moving just as fast.

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