Helicopter Crash Lawyer

Helicopter accidents often result in severe injuries and long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. An experienced attorney can help you understand your legal options if you’ve been involved in a helicopter crash.

Several factors can contribute to these accidents, including mechanical failures, maintenance issues, or operational errors. At Munley Law, our helicopter accident lawyers have the expertise to thoroughly investigate the cause and help determine if you’re entitled to compensation.

Our aviation accident attorneys understand the complexities of aviation law and regulations. We’ll guide you through each step of your case, from investigation to resolution. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss how we can assist with your helicopter accident claim.

Investigating Helicopter Crashes and Determining Liability

After a helicopter crash, local law enforcement and emergency services may be the first on the scene. Although these parties are unlikely to handle the entire investigation, they may play an initial role in securing the scene and preserving evidence.

Government agencies authorized to handle such matters tend to be responsible for thoroughly investigating helicopter crashes. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates all civil helicopter accidents for the purposes of:

• Determining the likely cause of a crash
• Determining the general facts of a case
• Identifying safety factors that may need to be addressed to prevent similar accidents in the future

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may also conduct a parallel investigation through its Office of Accident Investigation & Prevention. The FAA investigates helicopter accidents to determine how a helicopter crash pertains to the FAA’s key areas of responsibility.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Helicopter Crash?

Such investigations into helicopter accidents can generate evidence to establish liability. Potentially liable parties in a helicopter crash case include:

• Designers or manufacturers of defective helicopters and/or their components
• Maintenance teams
• Transportation companies and other such companies offering helicopter trips
• Government agencies (for example, a government agency may be liable after a crash involving a military helicopter)
• Helicopter pilots
• Air traffic control

Many parties can play a role in a helicopter crash. Identifying the liable parties after helicopter accidents is often a complex task.

It’s also not one you need to handle on your own. Contact Munley Law to discuss how a helicopter crash lawyer can help you build a case.

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Helicopter Crash

Helicopter accident cases are very complex. An attorney with aviation litigation experience can assist you by:

• Reviewing your case: You may have numerous questions about your legal options in the days after an aviation accident. By reviewing your case with helicopter crash lawyers, you can learn more about compensation, establishing liability, and other critical topics. The initial consultation with our helicopter accident lawyers is free, so you’re not taking a financial risk by meeting with us.
• Investigating: Your helicopter crash attorneys can also investigate to gather additional evidence. Their goal is to gather evidence to establish liability.
• Filing a claim or lawsuit: Once your attorney has established liability, they can file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit on your behalf. When doing so, they’ll account for all your compensable losses, fighting for the maximum compensation available. Keep in mind that an insurance company or liable party is unlikely to explain to you just how much compensation you’re eligible for if you work with them directly instead of through a law firm.
• Negotiating: The insurance company or liable party may not offer a fair settlement immediately. Aviation attorneys can handle negotiations so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. They can fight for damages in court if a fair settlement isn’t on the table.

The best way to understand how a lawyer can help after a helicopter accident is to meet with one to discuss the specifics of your case. Get started today by contacting us for your free consultation.

What to Look For in a Helicopter Accident Lawyer

Helicopter crashes are unique when compared to other types of accidents. The following are key reasons why:

• A helicopter accident is likely to cause serious injuries or even death. As such, liable parties and insurance companies may be more inclined to fight back during negotiations.
• Multiple parties may be liable in a helicopter accident.
• Seeking compensation in the aftermath of helicopter accidents often requires a thorough understanding of aviation law.

Keep these points in mind when seeking an attorney to handle your case. Qualities to look for in accident lawyers after a helicopter crash include:

• Relevant experience handling aviation accidents similar to yours
• Familiarity with aviation law and regulations
• A willingness to dedicate time to a case, as complex helicopter accident cases can take longer to resolve than more straightforward accident cases
• Access to expert witnesses and similar resources that often play vital roles in aviation accident cases
• A proven track record of success

Always speak with a lawyer before hiring them. We encourage you to contact our firm today to learn more about what we can do for you.

What Sets Munley Law Apart?

Munley Law stands out when compared to other law firms due to:

• Our experience representing victims of aviation accidents
• Our proven track record in aviation law includes a $32.25 million settlement for an airplane crash case, showing our ability to get results for our clients.
• A network of expert witnesses whose testimony can help with everything from establishing liability to documenting the severity of your injuries

When you work with us, you’ll quickly realize that we’re committed to helping accident victims receive the full compensation they deserve. Call us or contact us online to discuss how we’ve successfully fought for victims like you in the past.

Helicopter Crash Compensation

Compensation after helicopter accidents can include:

• Economic damages: These are financial damages, such as medical bills and lost wages. In a helicopter crash case involving serious injuries, economic damages can also consist of future financial losses, such as the cost of ongoing medical care or lost earning potential.
• Non-economic damages: Helicopter crash victims may also receive compensation for losses and struggles that aren’t strictly financial or tangible. For example, you may receive compensation for pain and suffering or emotional distress.
• Wrongful death damages: The surviving loved ones of someone who lost their life in a helicopter accident may be eligible to receive compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other such consequences of an untimely passing.
• Punitive damages: Punitive damages may be available if a case goes to court. Juries typically determine whether to award such damages, which are intended to punish the liable party for severe negligence or malicious behavior.

Workers’ compensation benefits may also be available. You may file a workers’ comp claim if you were injured in a helicopter crash while functioning as an employee. However, because workers’ compensation may not fully compensate you for all the consequences of a major aviation accident, you might also have to file a third-party liability claim or lawsuit to recover fair compensation.

Want to know more about the potential damages in your case? Contact us to speak with a helicopter accident attorney.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Helicopter Crash Attorney at Munley Law?

Munley Law offers free consultations and case evaluations. We are committed to providing affordable and effective legal representation, which is one reason we enter contingency fee agreements with new clients.

A contingency fee agreement ensures a client doesn’t pay upfront fees for our services. The fee for our legal help is a percentage of the compensation we recover for our client.

That means Munley Law will not be paid unless you do. Contact us today for more information.

What Is the Process for Filing a Lawsuit?

The specific steps in filing a claim or lawsuit can depend on the specific details of a case. The process usually involves these steps:

• Seeking medical care and saving copies of medical bills and other such documentation
• Meeting with a helicopter accident lawyer
• Investigating to determine the cause of the crash
• Gathering evidence to identify the liable parties and prove liability
• Submitting a claim or lawsuit with supporting documentation
• Reviewing settlement offers
• If necessary, rejecting low offers and negotiating a better deal
• Going to court if the insurance company or liable party won’t offer an acceptable settlement

Luckily, you don’t have to handle these tasks when you hire us. We’ll represent you during negotiations, litigation, and all other steps of the process, unburdening you during a challenging time.

Contact Munley Law Today

Don’t wait to contact our helicopter accident law firm if you believe you may have a case. Remember, the initial consultation and case evaluation are free, and you don’t have to pay us if you don’t receive compensation.

The sooner you act, the sooner we can begin pursuing justice on your behalf. Contact our law firm today to schedule a consultation with our accident attorneys and take the first step toward holding the liable parties accountable.