Airplane Accidents
Ohio Plane Crash Attorneys
Aviation Accident Personal Injury
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If a family member has been injured or killed in an airplane crash, helicopter accident or aviation-related accident, contact the Ohio plane crash attorneys of Rourke & Blumenthal. Our attorneys are knowledgeable of all aspects of the aviation industry pertaining to personal injury litigation, and we employ expert investigators to perform thorough research and inspections in preparation for negotiation or trial.
Plane crashes often result in fatalities, and any survivors may have severe, life-threatening injuries. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Rourke & Blumenthal handles both commercial airline and private aircraft crashes throughout Franklin County, Central Ohio and statewide. Our attorneys have earned many major verdicts and settlements in all types of personal injury cases, including:
What Caused the Crash?
The Ohio plane crash attorneys of Rourke & Blumenthal are knowledgeable about aviation law, and employ aviation experts to search for evidence that the airplane accident was the result of negligence.
- If the crash is attributed to pilot error, our Ohio plane crash attorneys investigate whether the pilot was qualified to fly the aircraft, whether the employer did sufficient background checks, and the pilot’s condition prior to the flight.
- If aircraft maintenance is suspected as the cause, we examine the inspection history of the craft, and the records of the mechanics or maintenance company.
- Sometimes the crash is ascribed to a design defect or manufacturing defect , in which case our lawyers might file a lawsuit against the airplane manufacturer.
Aviation accidents may also result from:
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Violation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
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Negligence of flight service station employees
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Negligence of Federal air traffic controllers
Contact the Ohio plane crash attorneys of Rourke & Blumenthal for a free consultation about a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Evening and weekends are available by appointment.
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