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• Our aviation lawyers work on a risk-free, contingent fee basis. We don't get paid unless you do.
• Representing plaintiffs in aviation accidents, our aviation lawyers have collectively
  100+ years of experience and unprecedented expertise in the field of aviation, airplane, and helicopter law.
• We are committed to utilizing our skills of professional advocacy in advancing each client's cause while using safer air transportation as a constant guide in the pursuit of justice.
• Our aviation lawyers handle cases across the United States and internationally. Contact Katzman, Lampert & McClune by phone or email at the right.

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Aviation Lawyers - Why Turn To Us?

Aviation lawyers are experienced legal practitioners who will assist in cases of aviation litigation, and on cases concerning aviation health hazard issues, plane crashes, and aviation safety hazards. Their primary function in court is to litigate legal issues regarding plane crashes and how a survivor or the family of the deceased or injured passengers can claim their due from the airlines or other responsible parties, and to determine exactly how and why the accident occurred in order for the right parties to take responsibility. These airplane crash lawyers - and helicopter crash lawyers - typically have the a great deal of complex work to handle since an airplane or helicopter crash is never simple.

It is true that travel by plane is still one of the safest means of getting from one point to another. Accidents can still occur even when the pilot, ground crew, and all parties concerned put forth their best effort. Aviation lawyers work to determine whether an airplane accident was caused by any of the airline personnel or by a manufacturing error. This is highly important to take note of because if the fault falls in with the plane and/or any of its components it might be a recurring problem. Since planes are mass produced, all of the planes of the same model might pose the same threat to their passengers. Accidents can occur in the air or on the ground for a number of reasons including pilot error, ground crew error, electronic malfunctions, mechanical failure, fuel problems, or miscommunication between the plane crew and the flight tower.

Our Role As Your Aviation Attorney

Our role as your aviation lawyer is geared towards you the consumer, to victims of injuries suffered while a passenger or pilot of a commercial or private aircraft, and to the family members of those who suffered or died during an aviation disaster. If you are a survivor of a plane crash or in-air injury it can be a long and difficult process - replete with complicated legal proceedings - before you may even have a hint of claim to benefits or monetary compensation. Our lawyers handle this process, and our experience allows us to expedite the process, in order for you to receive justice and any compensation or damages as quickly as possible. Surviving a crash or losing a loved one is a traumatic experience by itself. Having to go through the hassle of ongoing court proceedings without expert representation can leave one feeling utterly abandoned. That is why aviation attorneys step in.

As with all personal injury cases, aviation accident litigations or aviation injury litigation consume a lot of time and effort and they go through many different phases. This process will determine who the defendants are in the case, who is eligible to receive benefits and under what terms, as well as if and how the government should approach the issue. All of these procedures take much time to complete and the victims or their family members may not be able to endure the painstakingly complex court proceedings and this is another reason to have experienced aviation lawyers in your corner. The worst case scenario is when you experience the incident on international grounds; international incidents can wreak havoc between the two involved nations and it can even become a three-nation issue when the accident occurred in one country with the plane being from a different country's manufacturer, and the passenger being yet from another country. Our global experience makes us a wise choice in these kinds of cases.

The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA handles a lot of different responsibilities when it comes to a commercial airline accident. The FAA provides ATC or Aviation Traffic Control and they are the governing body responsible for general maintenance surveys and routine check-up on all commercial planes, pilots, and traffic control staff. The FAA is a government body, and therefore the legal proceedings are handled very differently than those involving privately run aircraft and air control team. These seemingly tiny details can seem tedious for many, making aviation lawyers experienced in all the various types of aviation law essential in cases of private airplane crashes as well.

Private airplane crashes often come in two varieties: accidents caused by an inexperienced pilot and resulting from pilot error, or accidents caused by a malfunction or mechanical failure with the plane that can be attributed to improper maintenance or manufacturer error. These cases are generally isolated and our lawyers can often handle these types of cases more quickly since the number of people and departments involved is smaller.

Aviation Lawyers During Times of Relative Safety

You may be wondering what our aviation lawyers do when there are no recent flight accidents. After all, it is not uncommon to go for several months or even years with no commercial airline accidents, even though commercial air travel continues to increase with every passing year. Even without any major accidents occurring, our aviation lawyers still find themselves very busy. Aviation lawyers handle safety issues and health hazards in addition to air and ground accidents and crashes. Through our lawyers collaborative work with federal and state government and the aviation community, they have been able to continually create and update aviation safety standards and maintenance standards for airlines and private aircraft.

Whenever you find yourself faced with a legal case regarding an airline or a private plane service do not try to handle the process by yourself! As mentioned above the litigations are long, complicated, and very involving with numerous parties involved. The average aviation attorney - lacking our decades of experience in aviation law - is simply not qualified as we are to handle these types of cases and obtain for you the maximum benefits and compensation you may be due. You require an attorney who has been in the aviation law field and on the ground for air injury cases, and understands the basic environment of how aviation law works in order to obtain justice. This is why, when it comes to handling plane crash cases and aviation injury cases, always turn to an experience, qualified aviation attorney like KLM first.

Air travel is still safe and recent years have seen a significant decrease in airplane accident incidents all over the world. Studies have shown that the number of flights may double within the next twenty years. Since travel by aircraft shows no signs of slowing anytime soon, there could be a higher risk or probability of an accident happening. In all such cases, turn to the professional, experienced aviation lawyers of Katzman, Lampert, & McClune to handle your case in a proper, thorough, and timely manner.