Charter aviation, whether you’re on vacation or simply taking a helicopter tour of your hometown, needs to be as safe as any other type of aviation. Just because you’re dealing with a smaller company or small business, that doesn’t mean the safety standards should be any lower than with the big-industry commercial aviation outfits. If you were injured or if you lost a loved one in a charter airplane accident, your lawyer can help to ensure you get the compensation you deserve if faulty equipment or some other type of preventable cause was at fault for the accident.

Injuries and Outcomes Associated With Aviation Accidents

Where airplanes and helicopters are involved, the stakes are high when accidents happen. Even accidents that happen at relatively low altitudes can be catastrophic or fatal. You have engines, fuel and altitude to worry about in the event of an accident. In many cases, aviation accidents will be fatal. That’s because there is often a great impact caused by the accident. Combing the impact with fire and combustible materials like fuel and oil, and you could have an enormous explosion on impact. Survivors of aviation accidents might be left with lifelong catastrophic injuries.

Aviation Accident Investigations

Aviation accidents and incidents have to be thoroughly investigated by federal investigators. These investigations can take a really long time, so it’s important to have a lawyer who understands the process and can stay on top of any investigative details and developments. It’s easy for somebody who’s not familiar with the industry to become quickly bogged down in technical jargon, so having a lawyer on your side who has proven aviation accident case experience is essential.