Airplane & Helicopter Crashes

The Federal Tort Claims Act establishes a different process for pursuing claims against the government. For example, if you wish to file a lawsuit against the government because an air traffic controller’s mistake leads to an aviation accident, here is how the process typically works. 1. You must file a mandatory administrative claim The Act requires…

The Texas Statute of Limitations for aviation accidents sets the time limit for pursuing a personal injury claim, including many claims arising from aviation accidents. There are different rules that could affect your timeline. For example: If you are pursuing a personal injury claim, you have two years from the date the cause of action…

When you or someone you love is injured or killed in an aviation accident, international laws can impact your right to recovery. The primary international treaty governing many claims is the Montreal Convention. What is the Montreal Convention? Accidents in international aviation used to be governed under the Warsaw Convention, which was an international treaty…

In 2025, there were 1.32 accidents per million commercial flights, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Some of the most common causes of aviation accidents include the following. Pilot or crew member error Human errors are a leading cause of aviation accidents. A National Transportation Safety Board study into accidents resulting from mistakes by the…

Flight schools play a very important role in training the next generation of pilots. Unfortunately, in some cases, accidents at a flight school can have serious or fatal consequences not only for enrolled students but also for others affected by an aircraft accident. When a flight school accident occurs, it becomes important to understand who…

Some turbulence is normal on an aircraft during flight and, in fact, it is a routine part of flying. In some situations, however, turbulence can be extreme and can actually cause serious injuries to occur.   It’s important to understand the different kinds of turbulence and, if you are harmed, to know your legal rights.  Slack…

When an aviation accident occurs, serious injuries often result. In many cases, the incident is fatal.  Victims have legal rights after an accident, and that includes surviving family members of those who were killed. Slack Davis can help you to enforce those rights and take appropriate legal action against the airline, pilot, FAA, or others responsible for…

Aviation accidents are often fatal. Sadly, even those who survive may sustain serious lifelong injuries and ongoing mental health issues as a result of the terrifying experience. If you or someone you love was involved in an aviation accident, you may be able to take legal action against those who caused the incident to occur.…

The recent crashes of Beechcraft King Airs highlight an ongoing issue with the plane. The King Air B200 at London’s Southend Airport and the King Air C90 in Fort Worth, Texas has once again drawn international attention to the troubling frequency of serious accidents involving Beechcraft King Air aircraft. Four people were killed when the…

  The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 (GARA) is a federal law that imposes an 18-year statute of repose on product liability lawsuits against general aviation aircraft manufacturers. Unlike a statute of limitations, which begins when an injury occurs or is discovered, a statute of repose bars claims after a fixed time, regardless of…