Aviation Accident Lawyer in Bowling Green

Even though aviation crashes rarely make the news, this type of aviation accident can occur. The Flight Safety Foundation notes that 121 aviation accidents occurred in the U.S. in 2017. An estimated 20 percent of these accidents resulted in fatalities. Even though this statistic seems low, it’s higher than the combined percentage of fatalities occurring in airplane and car crashes.

The majority of aviation accidents are related to pilot error, system(s) failure, and safety violations. Bad weather plays a large role, as does poor training, but about 20% of accidents are related to problems outside of the pilot’s control: directional control failures, broken rotors, fires, problems with the tail, etc. A high number of these types of accidents are caused by engine failures.

Morgan & Morgan has over 35 years of experience fighting for our client’s legal rights. If you or a loved one is involved in an aviation accident, we may be able to help you recover your damages. We can call in experts in aviation, mechanics, and accident reconstruction to help support and build your case. We can also:

• Investigate the airplane for icing and mechanical error
• Investigate pilot backgrounds
• Review air traffic control records
• Listen to black box recordings
• Interview airline maintenance employees
• Check maintenance logs

Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your legal options.

Proving negligence in an aviation accident is rarely as easy as assigning blame to the pilot. While pilot error can be a cause, sometimes others are responsible for the crash. This can include the manufacturer of aviation. A design flaw or improper assembly methods can lead to mechanical failure. The maintenance crew, along with the owner of the aircraft, may also be fully or partially responsible. Remember, the pilot and owner aren’t always the same individual.

Some aviation accidents are caused by the negligent actions of several people and this can add to the complexity of your injury and/or wrongful death claim. Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your accident case.

If you or a loved one is injured in an aviation accident in Bowling Green, Morgan & Morgan may be able to help. We can fight for your full and fair compensation. We have recovered over $20 billion for our clients. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation with one of our specialists.