Plane crashes, whether of small private planes, commercial jetliners, commuter planes or helicopters, may occur for many reasons: sometimes by pilot error, sometimes by weather, sometimes by improper maintenance, contaminated fuel, product flaws and even air controller negligence. Regardless of the reason for the disaster, the result is almost certain to be fatal for passengers and crew. Unfortunately the responsible parties and their insurance companies rarely offer fair compensation to those left behind when a plane crash takes the life of a loved one. At Nicholas C. Rowley we will investigate all potentials of liability including defective replacement parts, pilot negligence, air traffic controller error, negligent maintenance, failure to follow safety procedures, and even whether the crash could have been caused by a defective map, counterfeit replacement parts or fuel contamination. Although major airline crashes usually garner the headlines, in truth, most air crashes involve general aviation flights, which include privately owned and operated aircraft. In addition to pilot negligence, we will investigate design features in certain model planes which make them more likely than others to suffer handling failures which may precipitate a crash. We will work hand-in-hand with government investigators of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as well as with local and State investigators. Because government-based investigations often take years or more to be completed, we might also commission an independent investigation on behalf of you as soon as possible after the crash, and move swiftly to identify potentially liable parties. If you have lost a loved one; in a plane crash or an aviation mishap of any kind, our team headed by an Air Force veteran and all the necessary experts are ready to help.

If you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one in an aviation accident, contact us online or call us at (310) 651-1712 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.