West Palm Beach Aviation Accident Attorney

Aviation accidents are rare, but usually end in serious trauma and death, that is why every aviation accident we handle is a very sensitive matter. The cause of the crash can be one of the most complex, as well as important, pieces of the puzzle to solve when ascribing liability. Negligence can fall on the shoulders of pilots, commercial airline companies, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance crews, or, depending on the specific case, a combination of these parties. Aviation accidents are one of the most complex personal injury/wrongful death scenarios there is, which is why an experienced attorney will never take such a case lightly. Call us today to speak with one of our West Palm Beach Aviation Accident Attorneys and to discuss how our aggressive and meticulous attention to detail can help you attain the compensation you are entitled to.

Determining the Cause of the Crash Leads to Finding the Negligent Party

Our team of aviation attorneys will perform a detailed post-crash investigation, employing the use of specialists and experts when necessary, to find out exactly what led to the tragic event and who is responsible. Private plane crashes are often the fault of the pilot due to lack of experience, improper maintenance of the aircraft, or attempting to fly in unsafe conditions. In fact, according to the Washington Post, one of the most common causes of private plane crashes is what is referred to as “controlled flight into terrain,” meaning that the pilot flew into the ground, a hillside, a body of water, or a man-made obstacle without seeing it in time to react. The many safety devices found on commercial airline jets that help prevent such accidents are often absent in smaller, private aircraft. Additionally, commercial jets are all equipped with black boxes that record the moments leading up to a crash for investigators to analyze at a later time.  As private planes generally are not equipped with black boxes, reconstructing and determining the cause of an accident requires experience and special attention.

Pike & Lustig, LLP Aviation Accident Attorneys

The West Palm Beach aviation accident attorneys at Pike & Lustig, LLP, have years of experience representing victims of aviation accidents in West Palm Beach and surrounding areas in Palm Beach, Martin, Broward, and Dade counties. Our personal injury attorneys understand your needs following a serious accident, and we know what it takes to get results.