Crashes of commercial airplanes may injure or kill hundreds of people at a time. Fortunately, such crashes are not common occurrences. (The National Transportation Safety Board provides updated statistics on Aviation Accidents at http://www.ntsb.gov/aviation/stats.htm.) However, accidents involving small airplanes and helicopters occur more frequently, often with terrible consequences to those on board—as well as their families. In addition, people are sometimes seriously injured in various incidents that may happen during flights: falling luggage can lead to head injuries, improperly secured heavy food carts can slide in the aisles and cause broken bones, ripped carpeting can lead to trips and falls on the plane.

People who are injured in an aviation accident may be able to get compensated for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. An airline, for example, may be held responsible for an employees’ failure to act with due care; it may also be directly negligent in hiring a particular employee. In addition, manufacturers and mechanics may be held responsible for injuries caused by defective products that they produced, or by improper repairs or maintenance.

If you were injured in an aviation accident and would like to discuss your legal options, please contact Myers Law Firm as soon as possible. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, we offer decades of cumulative experience in helping injured people recover compensation for the harm they’ve suffered. We also represent families who are pursuing compensation for the wrongful death [link to Wrongful Death page] of a family member.

Whether they involve nation-wide carriers or personal aircraft, claims related to aviation accidents are rarely simple. Extensive investigation and the use of expert testimony are usually required to prove precisely what caused the accident, which people or companies may have been responsible, the full extent of the injuries suffered by a victim, and other aspects of the case. The claims may involve a combination of state, federal, and even international laws.

If you are considering pursuing such a claim, you should have an experienced, trustworthy attorney on your side. The Charlotte-based Myers Law Firm is ready to help, starting with a free initial consultation.

Lee Myers is a licensed pilot who is instrument rated in both single and multi-engine airplanes. He has been flying his Cessna 172XP for over 20 years.

To schedule a free initial consultation regarding any type of aviation accident, please call our Charlotte office toll-free at 1-888-376-ATTY (2889), email us at mattmyers@myerslegal.com, or fill out and submit our online “Contact Us” form.