Aviation Accidents

Attorney Frank J. McCoy is extremely knowledgeable aviation attorney. He has taken and passed the FAA’s written and practical tests to become a certified private pilot. He has studied extensively in the area a aviation law and visual and instrument procedures. He is experienced in the area of the various duties and responsibilities of all people involved in aviation including pilots, passengers, air traffic controllers, and ground controllers.

Approximately 80 percent of all aviation accidents occur shortly before, after, or during takeoff or landing, and are often described as resulting from 'human error'.

Depending on the circumstances, claims may belong in state court or federal court. Accidents involving international flights may be covered by conventions and treaties. Domestic airlines are common carriers. In addition, airlines have a special obligation to safeguard you and your family from injury. This includes looking out for your safety while you are boarding, exiting, and while in flight on the airplane. When airlines fail to fulfill these responsibilities, significant injuries can occur. In an airplane crash not involving an airline or other common carrier, the legal rules are usually very similar to those of an automobile accident. Unlike airline common carriers, which are held to a higher standard of care, owners and operators of private aircraft are required to exercise ordinary care in operating an aircraft.

It is never too soon to contact us and learn more about your legal rights. If you or a family member has been injured while traveling on an airplane please contact the law firm of McCoy & McCoy for a free consultation with an experienced aviation accident attorney. In all airplane accident cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.

If you or a loved one is a victim of an airplane accident, call McCoy & McCoy now at 800 4- INJURY or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.