Airplane Accident Lawyers

Serving Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven and Surrounding Areas

The law firm of Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has years of experience representing those who have suffered injuries or loss as a result of an airplane accident caused by someone else’s negligence.

Though infrequent, airplane accidents are bound to happen due to the fact that commercial airplanes carry over nine million passengers each year. As more and more people choose to travel by airplane for business and leisure trips, the possibility of an airplane accident inevitably increases.

To make air travel safer and to decrease the possibility of accidents, the government has imposed regulations on commercial airliners. Generally, they are held to a higher safety standard than private carriers because the operators must have the necessary training to safely transport large numbers of passengers and cargo.

When an airplane accident does occur, the first priority is to investigate the cause of the accident. While this can sometime be difficult if there was significant damage done to the airplane, some common causes of airplane accidents include:

• Pilot error
• Inclement weather
• Engine failure
• Mid-air collisions
• Negligent maintenance
• Instrument failure
• Icing
• Air traffic controller error
• Improper loading of cargo
• Defective onboard equipment
• Fuel tank explosions

Unlike other types of vehicle accidents, airplane accidents are governed by unique negligence laws. These laws include state, federal, and often international laws. The Federal Aviation Administration governs the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft. However, aircraft safety may also be governed by general state or federal negligence law.

Accordingly, depending on the cause of the airplane accident, various parties could be held liable. This includes the manufacturer of the plane as well as the manufacturers of the various components that make up the airplane.

Because aviation law is so complex, it’s crucial that you contact an attorney experienced in airplane accident law to help assess your claim. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC are experienced in representing victims and families of victims of airplane accidents. Contact them today for an initial consultation.

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