Oakland Airline Accident Attorneys
Airline accidents are extremely traumatic, often resulting in death, leaving family members stunned and shocked by the sudden loss of a loved one. Moving forward can be difficult for families who may have depended on the financial and emotional support of the lost family member. If, after a thorough investigation, it is determined that the aircraft accident or aviation disaster was caused by the negligence or carelessness of a pilot, crew or manufacturer, victims' families may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of wages and benefits, pain and suffering and other related damages.
Airline Accident Causes
Since 1950, there has been approximately 1,300 fatal commercial airline accidents internationally. The causes of airline accidents vary widely. Usually, it is not just one factor that causes a crash, but a number of elements that contribute to an airline disaster. Investigations have shown that pilot, air traffic controller and maintenance crew error or negligence is largely responsible for the crash of an airplane. A plane could be fitted with a defective, malfunctioning part or the structural design of the aircraft may be faulty, leading to an aviation crash. There are also environmental factors that pilots and crew must be aware of, such as dangerous weather conditions and air space infraction by another aircraft. Sadly, an act of terrorism may also be the cause of an airline accident.
Aviation Litigation
The Oakland personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger are highly experienced in aviation litigation, involving numerous types of aircraft, including:
- Commercial airlines
- International airlines
- Private aircraft
- Charter aircraft
- Helicopters
- Sightseeing tour aircraft
- Air ambulance aircraft.
We have sourced experts in accident reconstruction, wreckage investigation and airplane construction to thoroughly prepare a claim for a favorable outcome and take to trial, if a fair settlement cannot be reached in a reasonable amount of time. The preparation we put into every case allows us to examine all possible sources of negligence and determine liability for the airline accident. The thorough approach we take to every case most often results in the maximum possible financial compensation for aircraft accident victims and their families.
Insurance Companies and Oakland Airline Accidents
Grieving families often look to insurance companies as a resource for financial help in a time of need. What they don’t know is that insurance companies may initially offer a low settlement quickly, hoping to catch families at a vulnerable time, before they fully understand the significance of their loss. Taking the lowest settlement offer may not compensate families adequately enough and also limit their ability to collect damages from responsible parties that are later identified. To fully protect your rights, it is within your best interests to consult an Oakland wrongful death airline accident attorney before taking or accepting any insurance company settlement offers.
Contact an Oakland Airline Accident Lawyer
There may be many unanswered questions that you have regarding your loved one’s airline accident injuries or wrongful death. To learn more about your legal rights, contact an experienced, knowledgeable lawyer with proven results representing victims of airline accidents. At Estey Bomberger, one of our attorneys is a licensed pilot with many years of flying experience, as well as decades of litigation experience representing airline crash victims and their families. Contact the Oakland airline accident law firm at Estey Bomberger today to speak with a skilled, qualified lawyer confidentially and privately. An Oakland airline accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger is available at all times of the day, every day, to answer your questions at (510) 978-4380. You may also fill out our case review request form online, and an attorney will contact you to discuss your potential injury or wrongful death claim.