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Aviation Accident

Air travel is commonly considered one of the safest forms of travel. However, aviation accidents occur almost every day resulting in serious injury and even death to passengers. Moreover, traffic is expected to double over the next twenty years. With more people come more planes, more air traffic and more dangers. The increase in air traffic and number of passengers will no doubt affect the risk of injury to people traveling aboard busy planes. If you engage in any air travel it is important to understand some of the more common causes of aviation accidents. Among them are:

• Human error by the pilot or the supporting aviation field
• Faulty equipment or mechanical failure
• Negligence on Maintenance
• Violation of FAA regulations
• Weather
• Sabotage

Where the Responsibility Lies

Determining who is responsible for an aviation accident is a complex process and usually takes significant time and effort following the accident. Depending on the cause of the accident, the owner of the aircraft, the manufacturers, the maintenance company, or even the federal government may be liable.

The two organizations responsible for investigating all aviation accidents are The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Most aviation accidents are subject to general aviation law and not always the same laws that apply to personal injury law so it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer in your area.

Your Legal Rights

If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death in an aviation incident due to another person's negligence or wrongdoing, you have the right to pursue a claim and recover damages. It is important to seek the advice of a qualified Massachusetts aviation accident lawyer early since a statute of limitations applies to all aviation accidents. A statute of limitation restricts the time you have to file a lawsuit. To speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer FREE of charge, please contact us today.