Seattle Aviation Accident Lawyers
The personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Brett Murphy – Washington’s Injury Lawyers are experienced and fully prepared to help their aviation accident clients receive prompt and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of pilots and aircraft manufacturers. We are currently representing all the families of the passengers from the largest domestic airplane accident of 2007.
Our airplane accident attorneys will serve as your voice in the justice system, dealing with insurance adjusters, medical billing departments and others involved in the compensation process. Contact our Seattle office today so that our personal injury attorneys and staff can protect your interests while you concentrate your energy on the challenge of healing.
AVIATION & AIRPLANE CRASHES
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in 2007 there were 62 reported airplane accidents with 43 fatalities involving commercial operations. Those include airplanes with 10 seats or fewer which may serve as air taxis, air tours, emergency medical service vehicles and charters.
The NTSB researched the causes of aviation accidents, choosing a 10-year period from 1993 to 2003. For most of the 10-year period, human error or personnel were cited as a cause or factor in 70% to 80% of all scheduled commercial aviation accidents, followed by environment-related causes and by aircraft-related causes. In scheduled commercial operations, pilot error was found to be the highest contributing factor of airplane accidents. In both type of planes, the greatest number of aviation accidents occurred during landings.
If you have been injured in an airplane or helicopter accident or have lost someone to an aviation-related wrongful death, Brett Murphy lawyers can help you receive full compensation for medical costs, future medical expenses, lost income, future loss of earning capacity, as well as for general damages for pain and suffering. Our personal injury attorneys will:
- Prove any negligence on the part of the pilot or others involved. Negligence may include reckless flying, incomplete certifications or disregard of proper take off and landing procedures.
- Establish any liability for defective aircraft parts or design problems, and hold the manufacturer accountable for compensation.
- Negotiate a prompt, fair and just settlement.
While insurance is designed to address an airplane accident victim’s economic issues, it is important to remember that insurance companies are in business to maximize their profits. The job of the insurance adjuster is to settle the claim for the lowest possible payment. Insurance companies have a ready team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys whose focus is to minimize the amount of money paid to aviation accident victims. Should you choose not to be represented by a qualified personal injury attorney, you will face alone the considerable resources of a powerful insurance company.
At Brett Murphy, our airplane accident lawyers focus their attention on the unique needs of each client. Since insurance companies know our firm’s determination to litigate cases when a settlement offer is inadequate, we are usually able to resolve most personal injury and wrongful death claims through negotiation. We practice throughout Seattle and Washington State and have offices in Seattle, Bellingham, Spokane, Mount Vernon, Vancouver, and Tacoma. Call the airplane accident attorneys at Brett Murphy – Washington’s Injury Lawyers today at 888-870-8751, or contact us via our online form.
