Who Can Be Held Liable in an Aviation Accident?

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. Slack Davis can help you to conduct a thorough investigation in order to determine who was to blame.

Our legal team has spent more than 30 years representing those involved in accidents involving aircraft. We understand the ins and outs of how these incidents happen, when technology can fail, and when human error plays a role.

We’ll help you to gather the necessary evidence, determine how your crash happened, and make an informed choice about who could be held liable. To find out more about how a Texas based aviation accident lawyer at Slack Davis can fight for you, give us a call or contact us online today.

Who Can Be Held Liable in an Aviation Accident?

Many different individuals and companies could potentially be held liable in an aviation accident. This could include:

• Aircraft owners: Whether an aircraft is owned by a major airline, a charter company, or a private individual, those who own it have an obligation to ensure that passengers who board are safe. Aircraft owners can be responsible if they have negligent policies that put passengers at risk or for the on-the-job negligence of employees.
• Manufacturers of aircraft or parts: Product liability laws hold companies responsible when their products cause harm when used as intended. When an issue with the plane itself causes an accident, such as when the engine or navigation system malfunctions, it’s possible to hold manufacturers liable.
• Maintenance crews: Those who fail to maintain a plane appropriately when tasked with doing so can be held responsible for mistakes like missing obvious safety risks or performing inadequate repairs.
• Pilots or flight crews: Those responsible for the safe operation of the plane can be held liable if they’re negligent. Negligence includes being unreasonably careless or violating safety rules, such as operating a plane while distracted, fatigued, or intoxicated.
• The FAA: In most cases, air traffic controllers aren’t sued directly when they make an error, but their mistakes can lead to their employer being held accountable for damages. The FAA is responsible for employee negligence as well as for its own negligent policies. However, there are special rules involved in holding government agencies liable for losses that you’ll need to follow.

How Can an Aviation Accident Lawyer Help Prove Liability?

Slack Davis is there for you from day one when you or someone you love has been involved in an aviation accident. Our firm has spent more than 30 years representing clients injured by aircraft accidents, and we’ve resolved or tried cases in 47 states to fight for justice for victims.

Our firm can help you prove liability by:

• Gathering evidence, such as the black box or onboard recorder from the plane, as well as maintenance logs
• Talking with witnesses who observed the crash or the events leading up to it to understand and demonstrate the mistakes that were made
• Connecting you with experts who can address the technical issues involved in aviation accident claims and provide clear explanations for what went wrong.

Our goal is to help you recover full and fair compensation by building the strongest possible case.

Contact an Aviation Accident Lawyer Today For Help

When you want to take legal action to hold a defendant liable for losses after an incident on an aircraft, Slack Davis can help.

Our aviation accident lawyers will work to build a strong claim and fight for justice. Give us a call at (800) 455-8686 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation and learn more.