Helicopter Accident Attorney in Bowling Green

When a helicopter crashes, the injuries are usually catastrophic. Fatalities are also unfortunately common. The fatality can occur at the crash site, or accident victims can succumb to their injuries. Some examples of injuries commonly sustained in helicopter crashes include,

• Traumatic brain injury: Also known as TBI, these injuries can have a critical impact on the victim’s neurological function and long-term cognitive abilities.
• Spinal cord injury: Spine injuries can result in partial or total paralysis.
• Burn injuries: These injuries can be extremely painful and even fatal, depending on the severity and extent to which the victim is burned. Long-term physical and emotional trauma are also common for those who suffer severe burn injuries.
• Limb loss: Amputations, whether during the accident or when required due to medical issues after an accident, can be incredibly painful both physically and emotionally for accident victims and affect every part of your life, from work to family to normal daily activities.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Catastrophic accidents often have long-term psychological effects on the survivors. One of the conditions that can develop after an event such as a helicopter crash is PTSD.

These are only a few examples of the injuries you can experience if you’re involved in a helicopter accident. If you suffered injuries in a helicopter crash or lost a loved one due to negligence, Morgan & Morgan may be able to help you recover compensation.

Several factors can contribute to a helicopter accident. A common cause is pilot error. Common pilot errors that can cause a helicopter crash include losing control of the aircraft and failing to recognize hazardous conditions due to impaired, distracted, and tired flying.

A helicopter’s defective design sometimes makes an accident more likely. Faulty components may fail under stress or in an emergency. This is often due to manufacturer defects. Inadequate maintenance can also result in a helicopter accident. If safety inspections are overlooked crashes can happen. Helicopters without design or manufacturing defects can still crash if critical components fail.

While helicopters generally can fly in bad weather, certain conditions can be dangerous. Sudden changes in wind direction can cause a pilot to lose control, lighting strikes can fry a helicopter’s electronic components, and snow or ice can make it difficult for a pilot to land safely.

If you or a loved one is injured in a helicopter 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.