Texas Commercial Airline Accident Attorneys
There are multiple major airports throughout Texas, with many commercial flights leaving from each one.
While commercial air travel is normally relatively safe, there have been a growing number of incidents in recent years where crashes and serious accidents have occurred. There are many reasons for this, including aircraft design and maintenance issues and overburdened air traffic controllers, among others.
If you or someone you love is involved in an accident on a commercial airline, you need a Texas aviation accident attorney with the knowledge and experience to handle these complex cases. Slack Davis can help.
Our legal team includes former pilots and a former NASA aerospace engineer, so we deeply understand the issues that can arise in these incidents, and we are prepared to help you build a strong case. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with a Texas commercial airline accident lawyer to learn more.
Commercial Airline Accident Risks in Texas
Texas is home to many major international airports as well as small regional airports. These include:
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: This is a major hub for American Airlines, but many other airlines also operate out of the airport, including Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and international carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France, and Aeroméxico.
- Dallas Love Field. Southwest is the primary airline at this smaller regional airport, but Alaska Airlines also flies from here as well.
- George Bush International Airport: This is United’s major hub, but is also home to American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Frontier, and multiple international carriers.
- William P. Hobby Airport. Southwest is the primary airline flying from this location.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Airlines that fly from this airport include Southwest, American, Delta, United, Alaska, Frontier, British Airways, and Aeroméxico.
- San Antonio International Airport: Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Frontier, and Aeroméxico fly from this airport.
- EL Paso International Airport: Southwest, American, United, Delta, and Frontier all fly from El Paso International Airport.
- Midland International Airport: Midland is home to Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
- Corpus Christi International Airport: Southwest, United, and American fly from this airport.
- Valley International Airport: This airport offers flights operated by Southwest, American, United, and Frontier Airlines.
- McAllen International Airport: American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Airlines all fly from this airport.
All of these airlines have a basic obligation to hire safe pilots and maintain their planes appropriately.
Who is Responsible for a Texas Commercial Airline Accident?
When something goes wrong with a commercial flight, the airline can be held liable for the resulting accident based on:
- The airline’s own negligence: For example, if the airline did not ensure proper pilot training or scheduled pilots for too many hours of work and an accident occurred due to fatigue, the company could be liable for resulting losses.
- Vicarious liability rules: These rules make the airline liable for losses caused by a negligent pilot or maintenance crew that works for the airline. Staff members are considered to be agents of their employers, so an airline is responsible for an employee’s negligent actions even if the company itself did nothing wrong.
Beyond the airline itself, there are others who could potentially be held legally responsible for commercial airline accidents as well. This could include:
- A negligent pilot or a pilot who violated safety laws
- A plane manufacturer that made and sold a plane with a defect that led to an accident
- Manufacturers of defective airplane parts
- The federal government if air traffic controller negligence caused or contributed to the accident
In many cases, there are multiple defendants who are to blame. Slack Davis will work closely with you to identify any company or entity that could share responsibility for the incident because the more defendants there are, the more insurance coverage is typically available to cover your losses.
How Can Texas Commercial Airline Accident Lawyers Help You?
Slack Davis can provide aggressive legal representation if you or someone you love was involved in a commercial airline accident. Our legal team will:
- Help you identify defendants, including the airline, the pilot, air traffic controllers, air maintenance crew, or the manufacturer of the airline or its parts.
- Gather evidence and conduct a thorough investigation, including obtaining the plane’s black box data, maintenance records, and more.
- Negotiate an out-of-court settlement or represent you in court to help you get the maximum compensation for the losses you’ve experienced. We represent victims who were hurt as well as those who lost loved ones.
Slack Davis has represented clients in cases against major airlines, and we know how to build a solid claim to maximize your chances of full and fair compensation.
Why Turn to Slack Davis After a Texas Commercial Airline Accident
Slack Davis is the place to turn after a Texas commercial airline accident. Our firm is committed to helping you in your pursuit of justice, and we have the credentials and experience to do it. You should trust our team because:
- We have over 30 years of experience representing victims
- We have industry experience as our team includes a NASA aerospace engineer and former pilots
- We have represented clients in airline accident claims, and we know and understand the law
- We care about every client, understand you are going through a challenging time, and will communicate with you throughout your claim
- We have solid negotiating skills to maximize the chance of a favorable out-of-court settlement, allowing you to avoid the stress of standing up to a major airline in court
- We have trial experience and are prepared and ready to litigate for you to get you the most money possible in the aftermath of your accident
Our client testimonials and many past successes demonstrate our commitment to justice and our desire to put our clients first and help them fight for the money they need to rebuild.
Contact a Texas Commercial Airline Accident Lawyer Today
Don’t hesitate to get help after an airline crash. Call Slack Davis at (800) 455-8686 today to schedule a free consultation and learn what our Texas commercial accident lawyers can do for you.