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Aviation Accident Attorneys in Columbus

Put Decades of Experience in Your Corner

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an airplane crash, helicopter crash, or any other aviation-related accident, contact our Columbus aviation accident attorneys at Rourke & Blumenthal. Our legal team is knowledgeable in all aspects of the aviation industry and its rules and regulations that pertain to personal injury litigation. We employ expert investigators to perform thorough research and inspections when necessary to fully prepare for your negotiation or trial case.

Rourke & Blumenthal handles both commercial airline and private aircraft crashes throughout Franklin County, Central Ohio, and statewide. We have seen the consequences of aviator negligence, which often results in fatalities or severe, permanent injuries. Our plane crash lawyers have won many sizeable verdicts and settlements in all types of personal injury cases, including:

  • $2.1 million for the wrongful death of a man in a commercial airliner crash
  • $800,000 for the wrongful death of a helicopter pilot whose engine failed

What Caused the Plane Crash?

The correct and safe operation of an airplane, helicopter, or other aerial vehicle is a complicated procedure that requires precise science. If a single party involved with constructing, maintaining, or controlling an aircraft chooses to act negligently, they put countless people at risk, including both passengers and people on the ground below. Our Columbus aviation accident lawyers are always thorough with their investigations, turning to the help of industry experts if the situation calls for an extra set of eyes.

If the crash can be attributed to pilot error, we can investigate whether or not the pilot was qualified to operate the aircraft in the first place. It may also be possible that the employer did not do sufficient background checks when hiring the pilot, or had no system in place to review the pilot’s health and mental condition prior to beginning a flight.

If aircraft maintenance is suspected as the cause, our attorneys can examine the inspection history of the craft, records of which mechanics and their companies have serviced it, as well as a list of parts that have been replaced or repaired. When the crash can be attributed to a design or manufacturing defect, our injury lawyers do not hesitate to bring a lawsuit against the plane’s manufacturer.

Aviation accidents may also be a result of:

  • FAA regulation violations
  • Negligence of flight service station employees
  • Negligence of air traffic controllers
  • Intentional tampering of a third party
  • Mechanical defects

Get Your Free Consultation Today—Call (614) 321-3212

If you were seriously injured in a plane crash, you need bed rest and ongoing medical attention. If you have lost a loved one in an airplane accident, you understandably need time to think and grieve. In either situation, you do not need to burden yourself with litigation and legal concerns about your lawsuit.

Contact Rourke & Blumenthal and talk to our Columbus aviation accident attorneys. During a free consultation, you can learn how we assist you from start to finish in your personal injury or wrongful death claim. We also offer evening and weekend appointments for your convenience.

Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our firm.

A Proven Track Record of Success

  • $8,500,000 Verdict for Amputation Injury
  • $7,400,000 Accident Causing Amputation
  • $6,500,000 Wrongful Deaths Caused By Arson
  • Record-Setting $6,000,000 Rourke & Blumenthal Achieves $6 Million Settlement
  • $5,300,000 Paralysis

We Come Highly Recommended

Learn what our happy clients have to say about working with our team
    "You NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases."
    Wonderful firm! We have worked with other attorneys in the past and Mike and Tim blew us away. If you have a brain injury in the State of Ohio, you NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases, not just motor vehicle accidents or other personal injury matters. It makes a huge difference having an attorney who understands the medical, emotional, and financial issues a family suffers after a TBI. They are professional, compassionate, and great communicators. I would recommend this office to anyone.
    - Suzanne
    "Attorney Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with."
    Attorney Jon Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He did everything he could to help me. From the start, Jon was very responsive and always explained everything in terms I could easily understand. Jon's staff was also kind and responsive. I highly recommend Jon and would use him again in the future. Several months after being done with my case, another lawyer, handling a different part of the case, commented on how well Jon handled my civil suit.
    - Jillian
    "Mr. Rourke and his team were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly"
    From the very beginning and to the very end of a long process, Mr. Rourke and his team were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. I found them to be honest and easy to communicate with, day or night, weekday or weekend. Mr. Rourke was always professional but at the same time made you feel important and took as much time that was needed to explain the many steps in this process. Everyone of his team were very respectful and caring of everyone in my family involved in our case. I will have an admiration for Mr. Rourke and his team for the remainder of my life.
    - Kelly
    "Excellent Counsel"
    Jonathan Stoudt gave us excellent counsel during our time with him.
    - Cathy
    "I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority."
    Mr Timothy Mahler represented me after a personal injury auto accident. He was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and experienced. I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority. I was relieved from the intricate and time-consuming tasks related to the accident, free to focus on healing and recovery. He managed the complicated insurance and settlement to the best outcome. His team always treated me with respect. I would highly recommend Mr Mahler and his team. Thank you.
    - Cathy B.
    "I will forever be grateful for their help!"
    I suffered physical injuries and a concussion from an auto accident in December of 2020. The team, from receptionist to attorneys, were nothing less than stellar, professional, kind, and hard working. The accident and aftermath were extremely stressful; but the Rourkes, Michael Senior and Michael Junior, helped me navigate the process while I focused on healing. For me, recovery from the accident was the most important part of the process. While I worked on recovering, Rourke and Blumenthal worked on negotiating a fantastic settlement for me. I will forever be grateful for their help!
    - Maggie S.
    "These attorneys always do what they promise."
    Attys. Mike Rourke, Sr. and Mike Rourke, Jr., helped us understand and settle all the legalities after my husband was hit be a car while riding his bicycle. Their extensive knowledge with injury cases, and their professionalism were ever-present, along with their empathy and understanding of what people experience after injuries that change lives. These attorneys always do what they promise, and in a timely and concise manner.. We would recommend Rourke & Blumenthal for anyone who needs legal services related to an accident or injury.
    - Stefanie M.
    "Our family is so grateful to have Rob Miller represent my daughter’s personal injury case."
    Our family is so grateful to have Rob Miller represent my daughter’s personal injury case. He is extremely knowledgeable about Ohio Law and was very patient with my numerous questions. Rob was always genuinely concerned about my daughter’s recovery and well being first. He is professional, knowledgeable, understanding, patient and we are so pleased with the outcome of the settlement. I would highly recommend Rob Miller to anyone looking for a top personal injury attorney.
    - Kathy

What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

Rourke & Blumenthal is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.

  • Evening & Weekend Appointments - We Will Come to You
  • We Don't Get Paid Unless We Recover Money for You
  • We are Able to Handle Complex Cases that Other Lawyers Can't
  • Attorneys Who Have Been Included in Ohio Super Lawyers®
  • AV® Rated - Top Rating for Ethics and Legal Skill
  • Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
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