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Airplane & Aviation accident Attorney in Norcross, GA

Kevin Adamson: 404-550-4840

Kevin Adamson:
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Airplane & Aviation accident Attorney in Norcross, GA

Those afraid of flying are often comforted by the knowledge that air travel is statistically much safer than traveling by car. While there is some truth to this statement, when aviation accidents do happen, the results are often far more devastating to the passengers aboard. People involved in plane crashes are far likelier to suffer from fatal injuries compared to victims of car accidents. Contact our Norcross aviation accident lawyers today.

If you have been injured in an aviation accident, you face a variety of overwhelming obstacles. Physical injuries, medical expenses, loss of a loved one, and lost wages can all add to the devastation of the initial accident. Airplane accidents are known for causing devastating injuries, such as broken bones, burns, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

All of these injuries can cause costly care expenses. After a plane crash, contact a lawyer right away. You may be able to pursue a claim for financial compensation and hold the parties that caused your injuries legally responsible for their negligence.

We Have Some of the Best Aviation Accident Lawyers in Norcross

Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. is a personal injury firm dedicated to seeking the best possible legal outcomes for our clients. We understand the irreversible impact that serious injuries have on aviation accident victims. Our experienced personal injury lawyer in Duluth will fight until injury victims and their families have the resources they need to move forward from their injury claims.

If you are looking for a skilled aviation injury attorney in Norcross, Gwinnett County, or anywhere in the Greater Atlanta area, call our office today or contact us online for a free consultation.

What are the Common Causes of Aviation Accidents in Norcross?

While aircraft manufacturers, airlines, mechanics, crews, and individuals who operate planes work to make sure that flying is a safe experience, not every flight goes as intended. Though accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, the following are common causes of airplane crashes:

Human error

This can include a pilot’s error during the flight or while taxiing on the runway. Additionally, crew members servicing the plane during preflight preparation could miss important maintenance cues.

Defective Equipment

About 20% of aviation accidents are caused by mechanical failure of some kind. Many parts of airplanes are dependent on other systems to work properly. For this reason, a mechanical issue with one plane system can have a domino effect on the plane’s functionality – and safety – as a whole.

FAA Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration puts regulations in place to hold airlines and plane owners to suitable safety standards. Violations of these regulations could mean that a plane isn’t safe to travel, doesn’t have the correct registration, is flying in unsafe areas, or other issues that place passengers in danger.

Design Issues

If a plane is poorly designed, it may have inherent flaws that put its passengers at risk.

Weather Conditions

When traveling by plane, the weather can be a serious threat to a plane’s safe travel. While crews and air traffic control plan as best as possible, irregular weather can put additional strain on the structural integrity of planes as a whole.

These are just a few common causes of airplane accidents. If you have been injured in an aviation accident caused by these or other incidents, you should reach out to the airplane accident attorneys in Norcross at Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. right away.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Plane Crash in Georgia?

Establishing responsibility for an accident is an important step in recovering financial compensation. The distinct factors of each case will determine who is ultimately held liable.

Aviation issues are often more complex than other injury cases because airlines and carriers are governed by different laws at the state and federal levels. The following are examples of parties that may be held accountable for accidents:

Airlines

Many major airlines are classified by law as “common carriers.” Compared to private or chartered airlines, common carriers face the strictest rules and regulations since they transport anyone who is able to purchase a ticket. The FAA is responsible for regulating common carriers. When filing a claim against an airline, it’s best to have the help of a lawyer well-versed in FAA regulations.

Owner or Operator

The owner of a plane or another type of aircraft is held to a high legal standard when people are injured in or around their property. Even if the owner of the plane was not operating it at the time of the accident, if the pilot injured others because of reckless or negligent behavior, the owner of the plane could be held accountable under the concept of vicarious liability or negligent entrustment, for example.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer responsible for the design, planning, and assembly of the plane could be held accountable for the accident. It must be proven, however, that a manufacturing issue, defective part, or defective design was ultimately the cause. Under strict liability in Georgia, negligence does not need to be proven if there was a malfunctioning or dangerous part caused by manufacturing.

The responsibility for an aviation accident can fall to numerous parties. It is possible to hold multiple parties accountable for your injuries.

Investigating Aviation Accidents

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent government agency that plays an important role in investigating both commercial and civilian aviation accidents. In some instances, the FAA will step in for investigations, but the NTSB is typically the first line for investigating the events surrounding an aviation incident.

A lawyer can also play an important role in investigating an accident. Looking into the chain of events that led to an accident can reveal what the ultimate cause was, as well as identify the liable parties. A full and thorough investigation will help your lawyer understand what exactly happened the day you were injured so that they can better represent your case.

To fully investigate a plane accident, many sources and documents must be considered, like FAA documentation, manufacturing, and aircraft design, flight logs, aircraft maintenance information, employment information, statements from any involved crew, victims, and witnesses, and more.

Compensation After Aviation Accidents

Victims of aviation accidents may be eligible to recover compensation for a variety of economic and non-economic losses. Some common kinds of compensation we often seek to recover at our firm include:

Medical expenses, past and future

Pain and suffering

Lost wages, lost profits, and damage to earning potential

Emotional pain

Property damage

Loss of consortium

Rehabilitative expenses

Punitive damages

Those who have lost a loved one because of an aviation accident can pursue a wrongful death claim. In addition to seeking compensation for the financial support that a deceased loved one once provided, wrongful death claims can help families recover financial resources for burial costs and any medical attention administered before death. In Georgia, surviving family members have up to two years to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Aircraft Accident Claims Our Firm Handles

While there is a rigorous process for investigating and recording each commercial flight accident, it has long since been suspected that accidents regarding private planes happen more often than people think.

Because they are not subjected to regulations and scrutiny in the same way that commercial flights are, private plane accidents go underreported and unnoticed by the large majority of people. If you have been involved in a private plane accident, reach out to Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. for help.

In addition to private plane accidents, our firm also handles the following accident claims:

Commercial flights

These public flights are under a large amount of scrutiny and investigation in the event of an accident.

Airport accidents

Accidents in the terminal and on the jet bridge due to defective equipment, collisions, or slick surfaces are often to blame for injuries.

In-flight accidents

Accidents that occur during the course of a flight, like an unsecured overhead bin or severe turbulence, are often the cause of injury for passengers.

Corporate and charter flights

These can include smaller planes or even large business jets. These flights are typically commissioned for travel by individuals or companies for a smaller number of passengers.

Helicopters

The services of a helicopter may be hired for public or private business needs, military use, or medical care. Helicopters are susceptible to accidents due to the structure of their rotor system.

Hang gliders

Structures like hang gliders don’t provide operators with the external protection that a plane or helicopter may. For this reason, when there are accidents, the risk to operators are substantially increased.

As long as your aviation accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to hold that party financially responsible for your resulting expenses.

Brandon Cobb

“Kevin A. Adamson was great when I had my accident. He stayed at the hospital with me during my hospital stay and sat with my family each of my three surgeries. With Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., you get more than great legal representation, you get a friend for life!”

Laurie Busbee

“Kevin and I have worked together on a few matters now and I am very impressed with the way in which he represents his clients. He thinks outside the box and leaves no stone unturned in seeking recovery for his clients. Very professional team!”

Barry Robert Ozer

“These guys have helped a few of my friends over the years. ALWAYS have been successful. They are a “Client First” firm that cares about getting the best outcome for their clients. Great professionals and staff and communication.”

Jimmy L. Keiley

“Kevin and his team have been there for me multiple times. Kevin is a long time friend and is always there to answer any questions I may have. I have given his name out almost as much as my own company. Great people. 5 star”

Jay Davidson

“I have known Kevin Adamson for quite some time and he has provided me with excellent legal advice as well as assisting me with a car accident years ago. He is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to know and do business with. I highly recommend this law firm.”

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An Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. Aviation Lawyer Can Help After a Plane Crash

Our skilled Atlanta attorneys treat each case with extreme care and diligence. We know what victims of airline accidents face in the aftermath of a serious incident. Dealing with the financial fallout of injuries and the prospect of missing work can be overwhelming, but a top aviation accident attorney can help.

Our experienced attorneys put their knowledge to work for victims and their families so that they can pursue the justice that they deserve and move on with their lives. Aviation law has many facets that other injury law doesn’t. Because the issues are complicated and you need justice, reach out to a lawyer for help.

If you are interested in learning how one of our aviation accident lawyers can help you, call our office or contact us online today for a free and confidential claim review.

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