An aviation accident can result in devastating injuries and raise difficult questions about what went wrong. The cause may involve pilot error, inadequate maintenance, defective equipment, improper loading, weather-related decisions, or failures by multiple individuals or companies. Kennedy, Robbins, Yarbro & Henson, LC represents individuals and families affected by serious aviation accidents and works to help clients understand their rights and legal options.

Thorough Investigation of Aviation Accidents

Aviation accident cases often require a detailed investigation because aircraft operations and maintenance are subject to complex requirements and important evidence may be held by aircraft owners, operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers, airports, or insurance companies. Our investigation may include maintenance and inspection records, pilot qualifications and flight history, flight plans, weather information, air-traffic-control communications, aircraft components, onboard data, fueling and loading records, witness statements, photographs, video, and findings from investigating agencies.

Independent Civil Investigation

Government agencies may investigate an aviation accident to determine what happened and identify contributing factors, but they do not represent injured passengers or their families. An independent civil investigation may be necessary to identify potentially responsible parties, preserve important evidence, and protect an injured person’s legal rights. We evaluate a wide range of aviation accidents, including private airplane and helicopter crashes, charter and corporate aircraft accidents, agricultural and recreational flights, flight-training accidents, airport and runway incidents, and accidents involving defective aircraft or component parts.

Determining Responsibility and Protecting Your Rights

Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include a pilot or flight crew, aircraft owner or operator, maintenance provider, aircraft or component manufacturer, fueling or loading company, airport, or another party whose conduct contributed to the accident. Aviation accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, permanent disability, extensive medical treatment, lost income, and other significant consequences. Kennedy, Robbins, Yarbro & Henson, LC carefully examines the circumstances of each accident and helps injured individuals and families understand their legal options.