Texas Helicopter Accident Lawyers

What Can a Texas Helicopter Accident Lawyer Do To Help?

A Texas helicopter accident lawyer can offer support and advocacy as you navigate the justice system when you have been hurt or a loved one has been killed in a helicopter crash.

We know how devastating it can be to deal with the aftermath of a serious accident, and we know you need to focus on recovering or coping with your grief. Our team will take care of all of the legal issues, including:

• Conducting a thorough investigation. We’ll obtain black box data, maintenance records, manufacturing information, details on the crew members, and other information necessary to uncover the cause of the incident. We are prepared to subpoena the necessary records if the owner or operator fails to be forthcoming with information from the onboard recorder or other key records.
• Identifying defendants. There could be multiple parties to blame, including the pilot as well as air traffic controllers or maintenance crew. We’ll work to determine who is liable and address any special issues that may arise because of the defendant, such as following the process for suing the government if federal air traffic controllers played a role in causing the crash to happen.
• Determining the appropriate legal arguments. There are different legal arguments to make depending on who the defendants are. For example, strict liability laws apply in product liability claims, so if a defect in the helicopter or its parts was the direct cause of the incident, then you will make a different argument than if you are suing the pilot or air traffic controller.
• Negotiating a settlement. Often, defendants want to settle a claim as soon as possible when a helicopter accident happens, especially if they are worried about bad publicity, such as if a helicopter tour company was at fault for the accident. We’ll work to negotiate with the defendant to make sure their settlement offer is fair and to maximize the settlement offer you receive.
• Going to court. When necessary, we can pursue a claim on your behalf in the appropriate court to recover the money you need and deserve when a helicopter crash has changed your life.

What Compensation Can You Get in a Helicopter Accident?

Slack Davis has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for helicopter accident victims. We know the law inside and out, and we will fight to ensure you are ‘made whole,” whether you are pursuing a claim for your own damages and losses or are pursuing a wrongful death case on behalf of your loved one killed in a helicopter crash.

Some of the different kinds of compensation you may be entitled to include:

• Medical bills: This includes past and future bills to treat your injuries.
• Lost wage. If you had to miss time from your job to cope with your injuries or the aftermath of the crash, you should be compensated. When your injuries were serious and long-lasting, as they often are, you should also be paid if your future work ability is impacted.
• Pain and suffering. When you experience physical pain because of the helicopter crash and your injuries, you deserve to be compensated by the defendant. Keeping a pain diary can help you prove the extent of these losses.
• Emotional distress. Often, a helicopter accident is extremely traumatic. If you have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, the defendant should be responsible for compensating you.
• Punitive damages. If a defendant behaved with gross negligence in a way that caused your helicopter accident, punitive damages may be available.
• Wrongful death damages. These can include financial loss resulting from the death, including loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and a lifetime of lost wages.

Slack Davis will help you prove the extent of your losses and negotiate a fair settlement or present compelling evidence in court to help you get paid for all of these damages.