As Air Travel increases, so to do the number of Air Travel Accidents. Generally, air travel is considered to be a safer means of transportation than ground transportation, but Air Travel accidents tend to be more devastating in terms of injuries. Air Travel Accidents are generally caused by various conditions, more often than not, these conditions are due to the negligence of some person(s). Conditions such as pilot error, faulty equipment, Air Traffic Controller Error, and faulty service are just some of the conditions that may contribute to the crash of an aircraft. In general, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) sets regulations to set standards for pilots, airplane manufacturers, airline employees, etc.

Persons who have been injured, or who have lost someone to an Air Travel Accident, may be able to recover the following damages: past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain an suffering, economic damages (lost earning capacity), and possible punitive damages.

AVIATION ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

It is important for Aviation Accident Attorneys to be familiar with FAA regulations as well as with the laws of their jurisdiction. If you have been injured or lost someone to an Air Travel Accident you may be able to seek compensation for your damages.