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Airplanes are not immune from tragic accidents. A variety of problems can occur that result in an air accident including mechanical problems and pilot error.

The lawsuits that result from airplane crashes are quite complex and unique. Lawyers representing plaintiffs, typically crash survivors or family members of deceased crash victims in airplane cases, face a variety of complicated issues.

Aviation disasters fall under a highly specialized area of law that involves many federal acts, regulations, treaties, and a variety of state and federal laws. Finch McCranie, LLP is a law firm with experience in aviation litigation and products liability litigation. Aviation disasters also require a specialized knowledge of structural design and mechanical information related to the aviation industry. Although the United States is probably the safest country in which to fly, it also has the highest number of accidents in the world.

Aviation law relates to accidents and incidents that occur almost on a daily basis in this country. Aviation incidents involve commercial airliners, military aircraft, and smaller civilian aircraft. Aviation law is also a mixture of products liability law which requires an expertise in the design of aircraft. Many aviation disasters occur as a result of air traffic controller negligence, maintenance or repair negligence, pilot error, and/or defectively designed aircraft.

Aviation litigation is governed, in part, by the Federal Aviation Act and regulations that set minimum standards for aircraft manufacturing, pilot conduct, and flight operations. The Federal Tort Claims Act is also federal law that applies to claims brought against certain federal employees or branches of the federal government. Aviation law can also include the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which governs suits against foreign airline carriers and manufacturers, as well as foreign governments. There are also a number of state and federal choice of law rules that will apply to any aviation disaster that occurs in this country or involves U.S. based carriers. Aviation litigation also involves questions of state and federal damage standards which may apply to death cases, as well as personal injury cases, depending on the forum in which a case is brought. Certain federal and state law also applies to military contractors who manufacture military aircraft for the United States government. There may also be numerous international treaties that govern the liability of airlines for certain type flights, particularly international flights. Based upon the complexity of the law and potential claims that are available, it is imperative to seek legal advice.

What Should You Do If You Or A Family Member Is Involved In An Aviation Disaster?

In many cases, airlines and/or manufacturers of aircraft will contact the survivors of an aviation disaster or their families. An insurance company representing an airline or a manufacturer may offer to settle your family's claim very quickly. An insurance company may also attempt to offer some type of "advance" to help with many of the costs faced by families as the result of a death or severe injury. One should not accept any of these offers or sign anything without speaking with an attorney. In many instances, an insurance company will offer to settle your claims for an amount substantially less than you are entitled to. Therefore, it is important to be advised of all of your legal rights and the damages you may recover in an aviation disaster. Finch MCCranie, LLP is a law firm with expertise in aviation and products liability law and is committed to helping families that have suffered losses in aviation disasters.

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If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious accident in Georgia, Finch McCranie, LLP may be able to help you. For your convenience Finch McCranie, LLP offers you a Free Case Review. For inmediate assistance, please contact us at Toll Free 1-800-228-9159 or fill out our Free Case Review Form. Remember that for over 30 years Finch McCranie, LLP has succesfully helped hundreds of people to solve their legal problems: "Our commitment is to the victims, their families and their future..."

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