As a licensed commercial pilot, Samuel I. Kane has a unique understanding of aviation accidents. If you’ve been injured in an Illinois airplane accident, there’s no better attorney to represent your case.

Who is Liable in an Airplane Accident?

While aviation accidents are almost 200 percent less likely to take place than car accidents, they do happen. The result is often fatal for the aviation crew, passengers, civilians on the ground, and vehicles parked near that particular spot. Knowing who to blame takes an intricate investigation. 

Some accidents happen in commercial airlines, while some happen during charter flights or on private airplanes. Commercial airlines companies must follow federal safety standards and should follow strict protocols. If a crash happens, the airline, and the manufacturer of the airplane, and even the Federal Aviation Administration can be blamed if there were improper or failed inspections that led to the crash. 

Private planes are not always monitored by the FAA and are more at risk of accidents. Pilot errors and improper maintenance of equipment can often be blamed.

Most aircraft accidents are unique, but many factors behind crashes are common:

• Misjudgments or errors by the pilot or cabin crew
• Airline crews not following rules and regulations set up by the Federal Aviation Administration
• Errors by the Air Traffic Controllers
• Mechanical errors or equipment failures
• Airport runway defects
• Defects in the aircraft structure or design
• Poor airplane maintenance 

Any of the above reasons can cause unplanned landings, in-air dangers, or fatal crashes. 

What to Do After an Aviation Accident in Effingham

If injuries are not fatal, passengers need to seek medical care immediately. This helps diagnose injuries right away and put a proper treatment plan in place. 

After receiving medical treatment, keep track of all statements and contact our attorneys who will guide you through the unfortunate situation. 

If you lost a loved one in the accident, we will do everything we can to get the compensation you deserve. Samuel I. Kane is a trained commercial pilot with experience and knowledge needed to collect all possible evidence and use it for your case. 

How do Aviation Accident Attorneys Preserve Evidence after an Aircraft Accident?

The (NTSB) National Transportation Safety Board, is responsible for investigating every airplane accident that occurs in the United States. The Board collects and protects all evidence related to the accident. The crash may have occurred because of a judgment error, maintenance issues, or a manufacturing or equipment oversight. The Board protects all evidence until the accident’s cause has been found. 

Our attorneys follow along with the investigation and will work until the causes of the crash are uncovered, and a final report is curated. Using our research and the official cause of the crash, we will negotiate with the insurance company and the attorney for the liable party.  

Never Talk to an Insurance Company Without an Attorney 

Aircraft crashes get a lot of coverage and publicity from the media. Almost all crash details are public, which puts an insurance company and its legal attorneys in a tricky situation. They take a defensive stance and get to work to minimize losses and damages. 

Airline companies try to contact crash survivors or the family members of the deceased to make settlement offers. These quick offers do not cover the full costs and expenses associated with an airplane crash, including emotional pain and suffering, or ongoing rehabilitation needs. Insurance companies do not give proper time to passengers to recover before forcing them to make important decisions related to their financial recovery and compensations. 

Working with an attorney ensures you protect your legal rights. All communication between the airline or insurance company is done by us to ensure maximum compensation and comfort for clients. 

Contact Our Experienced Airplane Accident Attorneys to Schedule a Free Consultation

Whether you lost a family member or were injured yourself in an airplane crash, contact our experienced Effingham airplane injury lawyers at Kane Personal Injury. We don’t charge a fee until you win your case. We’re looking forward to discussing how we can protect your rights and ensure the maximum compensation you deserve.