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Our California Charter Plane Crash Attorneys Are Experienced Advocates For California’s Injured
If you have suffered injuries in a plane crash, you have legal rights that you must protect. Our Charter plane crash attorneys can explain your legal options and assist with filing a personal injury claim. Our attorneys will also handle the paperwork so that you can focus on your recovery from your injuries.
California has attorneys who handle charter plane crash cases and can advise you on your rights. Our dedicated lawyers advocate for the rights of injured victims. Learn more about the reasons why chartered planes crash, the compensation victims can recover for plane crash injuries, and how family members can file wrongful death claims in fatal aviation accidents.
The Reasons Why Chartered Planes Crash
There are many reasons why things go wrong on chartered plane rides. The person or company who was negligent also has the responsibility to compensate you for your losses. For this reason, it is important to work with an experienced charter plane crash lawyer who can help you prove what went wrong and identify potentially liable parties for the crash.
Here are some of the most common causes of charter plane crashes:
Pilot error is a major cause of small plane crashes. Both John Denver and John F. Kennedy, Jr. were involved in fatal accidents when they made errors while piloting their small planes. LA’s own Kobe Bryant was also killed in a chartered helicopter crash because the pilot decided to fly in poor visibility. These are just a few of the most famous examples of pilot error.
A pilot on any chartered aircraft can make errors that endanger the lives of their passengers. Pilots may be held legally responsible when errors contribute to an accident.
Employers are generally liable for any negligence their employees commit while on the job. This type of liability is known as “vicarious liability.” A company can also be liable for its negligence, which is known as “direct liability.” Chartered flight companies can be directly negligent when they fail to properly inspect and maintain their aircraft.
These business owners can also be liable for the negligent hiring of unqualified pilots or letting a pilot with a poor safety record continue to transport paying customers. Because aviation involves passenger safety, negligence by a flight company can have especially serious consequences. This risk is why it is important to hold chartered flight companies accountable for any negligence on the ground or in the air.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has very strict and clear guidelines for the safe operation of any passenger aircraft. Pilots can face disciplinary action for even minor infractions because the FAA discourages any violations of its safety rules. Evidence of FAA violations can be relevant in a charter plane accident case.
Pilots know these rules, and they have a legal obligation to follow them. You do not have to prove an FAA violation to win your personal injury case. Evidence of discipline or investigation by the FAA can, however, be very persuasive evidence to a jury.
Like auto manufacturers, plane manufacturers have a legal obligation to sell safe vehicles for travel. Manufacturers of defective planes (or defective parts within the plane) can be held liable for the injuries they cause. This type of liability is known as product liability. Sometimes a product’s liability claim will be just one part of a complicated case.
If, for example, there was a defective part, but the pilot chose to fly anyway with the knowledge that a component was malfunctioning or defective, there could be both a product liability claim against the manufacturer and a negligence claim against the pilot. A charter plane crash attorney knows how to work with experts to prove who, exactly, is at fault for your accident. An airplane accident attorney can attempt to prove negligence, and a charter plane crash attorney can also help you prove how charter companies, plane owners, or aviation manufacturers can be at fault.
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The Compensation You Can Pursue
Injury victims may seek compensation for all of the losses they suffer due to plane crash injuries. If you have never had to deal with an insurance claim before, you may not know all the losses for which you can recover compensation. It can also be difficult to prove intangible losses. Insurance companies know this.
They have trained claims adjusters who may try to pay as little as possible on claims, and they have attorneys to defend lowball settlement offers. You may need an ally on your side. An experienced charter plane crash attorney will be able to document and help prove all the losses you have suffered.
Here are some of the most common areas of compensation in a charter plane crash case:
Medical Bills — Plane crashes can lead to serious injuries. Negligent parties can be required to cover medical bills associated with the injuries, depending on the case. These costs often include emergency care (such as ambulance and emergency room bills), inpatient hospitalization and surgeries, and follow-up care with your primary care doctor (and any specialists whom your primary care physician recommends you see).
Medical bills also include pain management services, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and any other ongoing treatment you require due to your injuries. You may also be entitled to compensation for medical bills you will have to pay in the future. Your injury lawyer may work with economists and medical experts to project the cost of your future medical care.
Lost Wages — You are likely to miss some time from work as a result of a plane crash. If your injuries are minor, this might just be a few days of work or a few hours lost for medical appointments. Serious injuries can keep you out of work for weeks while you are in the hospital or recovering from surgery. And in the most serious cases, a person is unable to return to work at all.
Whatever your situation, if your case is successful, you may also receive compensation for lost wages and time away from work. Future lost income may also be recoverable if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous employment or earning capacity.
Property Damage — In a car accident, a victim can often seek compensation for the damage a negligent driver causes to their car. This type of claim is a property damage claim. In a plane crash, you do not have a vehicle, but you do have other personal items that could sustain damage in the accident.
Consider the valuable possessions that come with you whenever you travel: jewelry, electronics, wedding rings, and the like. If these items are damaged or lost in a plane crash, you may include them in your claim.
- Pain and Suffering — Pain and suffering are often the largest component in a personal injury award. It is also the most difficult to prove, and for these reasons, insurance companies love to attack its value. The claims adjuster might say that your injuries weren’t “that bad” or that awards in similar cases have been less than yours.
You may also pursue compensation for intangible losses, including:
- The physical pain of your injuries.
- The emotional suffering you endure (for example, PTSD or a phobia of planes).
- Being unable to participate in hobbies you enjoyed.
- A lost sense of pride in your career (if you are unable to work).
- The emotional toll your injuries take on your relationships with family and friends.
- The loss of enjoyment of life you experience because of your injuries.
- Ongoing discomfort (for example, losing sleep because you are in pain).
- Being unable to participate in graduations, weddings, and other major life events.
- Being unable to pick up your children.
Charter plane crash lawyers know how to prove the losses you have suffered due to someone else’s negligence. Arash Law’s charter plane accident attorneys, led by Arash Khorsandi, strive to demonstrate the value of your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. We can also work with economists and other financial experts to determine the value of your future losses.
