Poorly Maintained Equipment
Aircraft must undergo periodic maintenance in order to continue operating effectively. If regular maintenance is not kept up, aircraft may be rendered unfit for flying. When an airline or aircraft operator chooses to fly an aircraft that has not undergone or passed routine maintenance checks, the decision to allow it to take flight can be a fatal one.
Those in charge of operating the aircraft are not only subject to penalties by regulatory authorities, but also liability for civil damages, when passengers are injured because of poorly maintained aircraft equipment,. An aviation accident lawyer can help families of victims and plane crash survivors understand what their legal options are in the aftermath of an accident linked to poorly maintain aircraft equipment. The aviation accident lawyers of Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC has extensive experience in investigating aviation crash related cases and has the resources available to obtain access to reports by governing agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration, that may be needed for one's case.
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Engine Failure
Engine failure is one of the most potentially disastrous aircraft defects that can occur. Congestion from loose air induction systems, a flaw in the design, broken engine components, and the excessive rubbing of engine blades are a few of the examples of issues that can cause plane engine failure.
When an engine stalls for any reason after a plane has taken flight, the result is typically a serious accident. Even with the most highly skilled pilot operating an aircraft, when there is a malfunction that causes the engine to no longer power it, there is little that can be done to avoid a disaster.
Families of those who have been killed in a plane crash caused by engine failure can contact the plane crash attorneys of the Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC for help in understanding how they can secure their legal rights in a civil claim.
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Fuel Tank Explosions
Agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have enacted safety measures to help prevent airplane fuel tank explosions. For example, for both domestic and international airlines that fly within the United States, there is now a requirement that ensures passenger planes are equipped with high flammability fuel tanks that are designed to eliminate potential sources of ignition. Preventative measures are the best means of avoiding fuel tank explosion disasters.
When rules outlined by the FAA or other regulatory authorities are not strictly followed, or when hazard risks are not properly assessed, then disasters like a fuel tank explosion have higher propensity to occur. Plane accidents involving fuel tank explosions typically prove fatal, resulting in hundreds of lives lost.
The Airline Accident Lawyers of Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC is available to help families who have questions about their legal options after losing a loved one in a plane crash caused by a fuel tank explosion. Even before formal investigations by regulatory entities have been completed, individuals can speak with an attorney in these cases about plausible steps to take for protecting their legal rights.
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Mechanical Error
Mechanical failure of an aircraft occurs when it no longer has the capacity to carry its load. These are non-human factors that cause an aircraft to cease operating normally. Overloading in terms of the combined weight of passengers and baggage on board an aircraft, hydraulic failure and ice build up on wings are examples of problems linked to mechanical failures which have cause numerous plane accidents over time.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC has helped families in several plane crash cases, whose loved ones were lost as a result of an accident linked to mechanical failure. Individuals can contact the firm to obtain a free case evaluation, even before a formal investigation has been completed by entities such as the NTSB to determine the exact cause of an accident, to assess their legal options.
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Electrical Failure
Most, if not all, aircraft require some type of electrical power for operation. Whether for navigation, take off or landing, working electrical systems are needed to ensure safe operations. When an electrical failure occurs, an emergency situation can ensue that may leave the lives of passengers and operators of an aircraft hanging in the balance.
Some electrical failures are temporary and some may last for longer periods of time. Types of electrical failures that can occur with an aircraft include a blown fuse, an overload of a circuit breaker or a short circuit in a navigation device. These issues are rare, but do happen, and have led to a number of serious aviation accidents.
Those seeking help in understanding what legal options are available to them following an aviation accident caused by an electrical failure can contact the Commercial Airline Accident Lawyers of Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC for assistance.
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Pilot Negligence or Error
Pilots assume responsibility for the safety of passengers each time they put themselves in command of an aircraft. Unfortunately, not all pilots act in accordance with outlined safety standards and guidelines, and negligently put their own lives in addition to the lives of others at risk by making poor decisions prior to or while they are operating a plane. In fact, pilot negligence or error is a major contributor to many commercial airline accidents.
Acts of pilot negligence include operating an aircraft while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, a failure to communicate properly with air traffic control, a failure to exercise due diligence in inclement weather conditions, failure to maintain situational awareness and other types of negligence.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC is available to help survivors of aviation accidents, and families whose loved ones have been killed in these types of crashes get help with ensuring that airlines are legally held responsible for the negligence of their pilots. Those who need help can contact the firm today.
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Airline Negligence or Error
Statistics show that over 90 percent of air traffic is that of commercial airlines. Commercial airplanes are deemed the most efficient means of traveling long distances and also the safest. However, there are cases where airlines fail to adhere to the high standards of customer care and service expected of them, and subject customers to their negligent acts and behavior.
Thousands of fatalities have been linked to airline errors and misconduct over the last decade. Pilot intoxication, fueling aircraft negligence, FAA violations and other maintenance failures are examples of the types of accident causing issues that airlines have been held accountable for in numerous legal cases throughout the U.S.
Survivors and families of victims of commercial airline crashes have legal options when it comes to ensuring that airlines are held accountable for their negligence when they have suffered damages as a result. Those who need help assessing these options can contact the Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC today and request a free consultation about their case.
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Ground Victims of Airline Crashes
Plane crashes can be caused by many factors including mechanical failure and serious pilot error. These accidents typically leave mass destruction in their wake and result in numerous fatalities. In addition to passengers and crew, persons on the ground are frequently victims of airline crashes. Airplanes may crash into homes, offices and other populated areas resulting in serious injuries and death. In most cases, innocent victims have no warning, and don't realize that they are in danger until it is too late.
For those whose loved ones have been killed in any type of plane crash, it is important to understand what legal options are available in the aftermath. The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC is available to help families of victims in these cases understand what steps they can take to pursue legal compensation they may be entitled to for damages. Those who have questions about their legal rights can contact the firm today.
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Wake Turbulence
Wake turbulence is turbulence formed behind an aircraft as it is passing through the air. Although pilots are trained to avoid it, some pilots fail to avoid getting caught in it, and experience a loss of control. There are various components to this type of turbulence including wingtip vortices, or circular patterns of rotating air that are formed as wings generate lift.
Wake turbulence is particularly a threat during a flight's takeoff or landing. Pilots who are not adequately trained or fail to follow protocol for recovering from the upset of wake turbulence are at risk of having an accident.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC can help families of victims or survivors of crashes caused by wake turbulence assess what their legal options are for the recovery of related damages. The firm can provide individuals who have questions about their rights in these matters with a free case assessment today.
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Runway Accidents
Not all plane crashes occur during the course of a flight. Some accidents happen prior to takeoff, or after an airplane lands on the runway. Runway crashes account for a small percentage of aviation accidents, but do occur, and can lead to very serious injury and death.
When passengers have been involved in runway accidents and are awaiting help, the scene can be a chaotic one, further putting their lives at risk. This is particularly true if airlines are not sufficiently prepared to handle such an emergency and fail to make a safe pathway for emergency personnel to get to victims in a timely manner.
Airlines have a responsibility to ensure that the proper protocol is in place for the protection of passengers in the event of a runway accident. Individuals who have been hurt in a runway accident, or have suffered the loss of a loved one due to a runway accident, can contact the Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC today to discuss what their legal options are for recovering related damages. The firm can provide those who need help with a free case review today.
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Dangerous Weather Conditions
Dangerous weather conditions, such as high winds, low visibility and heavy snow or rain, can present major challenges for pilots while operating an aircraft. Typically airlines don't allow their pilots to fly in extreme inclement weather. However, sometimes airplanes are permitted to fly in hazardous conditions that pose a serious risk to passengers. When adverse conditions are not anticipated or are ignored, no matter what a pilot's level of skill, training, or experience is, challenges with visibility and even potential mechanical errors may prove problematic and an accident can result.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC has extensive experience helping families of victims of plane crashes caused by dangerous weather conditions with related accident injury claims. Individuals who have questions about their legal rights in these cases can contact the firm today for a free assessment.
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Negligent Fueling Operations
Like automobiles, aircraft need fuel to fly. Servicing an airplane during the fueling process should be done very carefully to avoid fire and explosion hazards and other safety risks. The FAA and other regulatory authorities have outlined strict protocol to ensure the protection of those servicing aircraft, pilots, passengers, and others who may be placed at risk if safety measures are not adhered to. When there is negligence involved in the process of fueling or refueling a plane, a disaster can occur.
It is vital that protocol for fueling a plane at an airport or servicing station be strictly followed to avoid immediate problems, as well as potential hazards that may be encountered after a plane has taken flight.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC is available to help those who have questions about their legal rights if they or a loved one has been injured as a result of negligent fueling operations concerning an aircraft.
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Mass Disasters
Mass disasters are major, catastrophic occurrences that result in widespread injury, death, and destruction. These events typically overwhelm emergency service teams dispatched to save lives in the wake of the immediate destruction, as well as those who help in recovery efforts in the aftermath. Mass disasters also instill a sense of despair in the communities in which they occur that can take years to overcome.
Mass disasters take many forms. Plane crashes, railroad accidents and building explosions are a few examples of these types of catastrophic events that claim the lives of hundreds or thousands of victims and destroy communities every year. It is impossible to fully prepare for when a mass disaster may strike, or anticipate these events in some cases. Those who become injured by a mass disaster, or experience the loss of a loved one in a related occurrence are typically left with damages that can disrupt their emotional and financial stability long term.
The Mass Disaster Attorneys of Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC can help victims of mass disasters evaluate their legal options in recovering financial damages from those whose negligence may have been a contributing factor to the event, or worsened conditions for victims in the aftermath. Individuals seeking to learn more about their options for recovery after being affected by a mass disaster can contact the firm for a free case review today.
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Catastrophic Accidents
"Catastrophic" is the term used to describe accidents that are so disastrous by nature, they have the power to significantly alter the lives of victims long-term. These types of accidents are typically associated with severe injuries, fatalities and mass destruction. Among the most commonly reported catastrophic accident types are accidents involving commercial vehicles, serious car accidents, mass transit accidents, aviation accidents and construction accidents.
Catastrophic injuries are defined as severe injuries of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. Skull and spinal fractures, amputations and traumatic brain injury are included in this group. The recovery process for patients who suffer these types of injuries can be long and daunting. In addition to the physical challenges they face, an emotional toll is also often taken on people dealing with a catastrophic injury due to stress factors linked to a number of issues including day-to-day pain, and the tough financial predicament they are faced with from mounting medical bills, and being unable to support themselves as they could before the accident.
Those who are involved in a catastrophic accident caused by the negligence or misconduct of someone else may be able to recover the costs of medical care, rehabilitative treatment, lost earnings and other economic damages, as well as pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC helps people in these cases understand what their legal options are for pursuing catastrophic injury related damages from those responsible. Individuals who need legal help can contact the firm today for a free case review.
