Texas Helicopter Tour Crash Attorneys
Helicopter tours are a popular tourist attraction in many areas throughout Texas. While taking a ride in a helicopter gives you an exciting new way to see the sights, it also puts you at risk of a crash that can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
In fact, between 2001 and 2010, there were 128 helicopter sightseeing accidents, with 17 of those incidents causing fatalities, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
When a helicopter sightseeing accident happens, the victims of the crash have legal rights. If you or someone you love was hurt, Slack Davis can help you to identify the crash cause and put together a solid legal claim to fight for justice. Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn more.
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Texas Helicopter Tour Accident Risks
There are multiple helicopter tour options in Texas, including:
- Austin helicopter tours featuring the downtown skyline, Lady Bird Lake, Hill Country flights, and sunset tours.
- Tours over Fort Worth and Dallas, featuring downtown, stadiums, and the Texas Motor Speedway
There are both group tours and private helicopter charters available from a variety of different companies. When these companies operate helicopter tours, they have an obligation to ensure:
- That the helicopter is properly maintained and safe to fly.
- That the pilot is adequately trained to operate the helicopter safely, equipped to fly at the time of the flight, and able to communicate effectively with air traffic control
- That the weather conditions are appropriate for the helicopter tour to operate
- That the helicopter is appropriately fueled up with sufficient fuel to complete the trip
If the helicopter tour operator falls short, or if the pilot is negligent in operating the helicopter, and a crash results, the tour operator can be held liable for resulting losses.
There could also be other defendants as well, including those responsible for the design or maintenance of the aircraft, if a flaw in the helicopter itself causes the accident to occur.
Recovering Compensation For a Texas Helicopter Tour Accident
You may be able to recover compensation for your losses from a Texas helicopter tour company or any other defendants who was responsible for your losses, such as manufacturers of a defective helicopter, aircraft mechanics who failed in their obligations, or air traffic control personnel who failed in their job.
It’s important to know that if you or your loved one signed any type of liability waiver when going on the helicopter tour, this does not necessarily mean you can’t pursue a damage claim.
Waivers are typically limited in the types of lawsuits they protect the company against,. You can still generally pursue a case for negligent actions that increase the risk of an accident occurring.
Slack Davis can help you to determine if you have a case, can work with you to identify defendants, and can help you to prove your damages so you can maximize the compensation you collect.
Our team will fight to help you recover payment for:
- Medical bills: You should be paid for any care you need due to the helicopter tour crash, including ongoing medical care after the time the case is resolved. If you are left permanently disabled because of the incident, this could mean the defendant must compensate you for a lifetime of medical care.
- Lost wages: If you are unable to work for a period of time after the helicopter tour accident because of your injuries, you should be compensated for time missed from work. If your earning power is permanently impacted, you are entitled to a lifetime of lost wages.
- Pain and suffering: A helicopter crash can cause very serious injuries, including severe burns, broken bones, traumatic brain injury, and more. If you suffer discomfort because of the incident, you should be paid for the pain you endure.
- Emotional distress: The long-term emotional ramifications of a helicopter accident can be devastating, as you may have PTSD, anxiety, and depression because of the frightening incident and your resulting injuries. You should be paid for the emotional distress you experience.
- Punitive damages: If the helicopter tour company, pilot, or other defendants behaved with gross disregard for life, then you may be entitled to punitive damages. These are intended to punish the defendant for wrongdoing and deter future bad behavior.
- Wrongful death damages: If your loved one has passed away, you should be able to collect wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses, loss of the earnings the deceased would have brought into your household, loss of the services the deceased provided, lost companionship, and other economic and non-financial damages.
Slack Davis will help you to understand the types of losses you should be compensated for and will build a strong claim to maximize your damages.
How Can a Texas Helicopter Tour Crash Attorney Help You?
A Texas helicopter tour crash attorney at Slack Davis can provide invaluable help and support in the aftermath of an accident.
Our firm’s helicopter crash attorneys include licensed pilots and a former NASA aerospace engineer, so we have unique insight into how accidents happen that can be invaluable in building your claim.
Our attorneys will:
- Obtain black box data and other evidence by conducting a thorough investigation into the crash
- Identify defendants, including air traffic control operators, pilots, helicopter manufacturers, maintenance personnel, and helicopter tour companies
- Connect you with experts who can testify about the crash cause and your damages
- Negotiate an out-of-court settlement or go to trial on your behalf to get you full and fair compensation for both economic and non-financial loss.
We have recovered millions of dollars for helicopter accident victims hurt in sightseeing tours in Texas, and we can put our legal knowledge to work for you.
Contact Slack Davis After Your Texas Helicopter Tour Crash
The stakes are high in helicopter tour crashes because the injuries are often so severe and are sometimes fatal. Slack Davis will be there from day one to fight for justice. Give us a call today at (800) 455-8686 to schedule your free consultation with a Texas helicopter tour crash attorney to learn more.