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Many do not know where to turn when they lose a loved one in an aviation accident. If you did lose a loved one in an airplane accident, our hearts go out to you and your family.
We deliver excellent client service while pursuing recovery of the highest compensation possible under the facts of a given case.
Case EvaluationEach year, there are over 1K civil aviation accidents. Over 200 accidents are fatal, and around 389 deaths are recorded in these accidents. The United States ranks high in international aviation accidents, registering 788 commercial aviation accidents and 10K air crash fatalities since 1945.
At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we have successfully handled cases involving single-engine and multi-engine aircraft accidents, including:
Unfortunately, aircraft accidents do happen, and they are more common among single-engine aircraft. Unlike auto accidents that can result in mild or moderate injuries, airplane accidents are often fatal.
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Career Pilot Blinded In Plane Crash
A plane crash caused a career pilot blindness in both eyes, preventing him from working and resulting in permanent disability. The engine manufacturer of the twin-engine airplane settled before trial for a confidential amount.
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Fatal Twin Engine Propeller Plane Crash
Husband was killed in a twin-engine propeller plane that crashed as the result of a defective torsion vibration dampening system. It was part of a series which had suffered from similar failures. The case settled in our client's favor.
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Airplane Collision
A 93-year-old pilot was tragically killed in a two airplane collision due to the negligence of the air traffic controllers at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport who directed him into another plane also attempting to take off.
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Father Killed in Plane Crash
33-year-old husband and father died in a twin-engine passenger airplane crash. The lawsuit against the aircraft manufacturer, an engine component manufacturer, and a maintenance company settled.
According to official statistics, the most common cause of fatal aircraft accidents was pilot error - 53%, followed by mechanical failure - 21%, weather conditions - 11%, and sabotage. Most mechanical failures refer to engine failure. Engine failure is a much more serious problem among single-engine aircraft, as it will almost certainly lead to an accident or, at least, an off-airport landing.
The term multi-engine aircraft covers a wide range of airplane types, including twin-, three-, four-, five-, six-, and eight-engine aircraft, as well as mixed-power and push-pull aircraft. These planes are designed for various uses, from civil to commercial, military, and research purposes. Most of them are either military or large company held airplanes. Although airplane accidents are not part of our everyday life, they do occur more often than one would expect. When large civil airplanes are involved in an accident, the consequences are usually devastating.
If any of these situations can be proven, we'll build a strong case for you and pursue just compensation either through settlement or in court. We'll make sure the settlement covers all your financial losses, from medical bills or funerary costs to lost wages as well as emotional damages. We handle cases involving some of the most popular types of single- and multi-engine aircraft.
Here are the top airlines in the US that operate in and out of the country:
Regardless of the causes of an aircraft crash or the airline you flew with - large or small - when you or a loved one has been injured, you can consult an aviation accident attorney for guidance.
When it comes to determining liability in an aircraft accident, several entities might be responsible. The crash can have a number of causes and liabilities, including:
It's not easy to sort out liability for product defects. Manufacturers have the resources to defend their interests; that's why it's important that you work with legal counsel to ensure you have experienced advocacy in seeking compensation for losses related to defective products.
In many airplane crashes, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ends up concluding that the pilot lost control in flight, failed to see a landmark, body of water, or other obstacle and crashed into it, or ran out of fuel. According to some investigations, the NTSB experts routinely overlook defective parts and dangerous designs as causes of airplane crashes.
It's important to follow up on evidence that suggests potential design or manufacturing defects with any available resources outside official reports. Working with an experienced aviation accident attorney can give you a fighting chance in finding manufacturers liable for aircraft accidents and ensuring you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
In such a case, the role of the attorney is to supplement the work of regulatory authorities or even conduct investigations that are not undertaken. We conduct investigations that can determine causes that may have been overlooked or perhaps not investigated at all in the official investigation.
Those who have suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one as a result of an airplane accident can and should consult with an experienced aviation accident attorney to have their case evaluated for potential product defect liability and to determine the best course of action in their case.
We have a high level of experience in aviation crash legal issues. We also have substantial resources we can draw on in our representation of aviation accident victims. We use our experience, resources, and skills to help our airplane accident clients understand what obstacles are present in their cases and what actions can be taken to try to overcome these obstacles.
