Texas Private Aviation Accident Claims: Legal Rights After Plane Crashes and Serious Injuries

Aviation accidents may not occur as often as crashes on Texas highways, but when they happen, the consequences are often catastrophic for victims. Fatalities often occur, leaving families grieving for a lost loved one. Survivors may face devastating injuries that change their lives forever. It can be overwhelming to navigate the aftermath of these incidents without compassionate, expert help.

The Texas airplane crash injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw believe victims of private aviation accidents should be treated with the utmost care and respect. We protect their legal rights and fight for the compensation they deserve. Our lawyers offer free case reviews in English or Spanish. Call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online anytime, day or night.

After seeking medical treatment for your injuries, your next call should be to an attorney with experience handling private aviation accidents. Unlike incidents involving commercial planes, accidents involving private aircraft often lack federal oversight. Early legal intervention is critical to ensuring the crash is thoroughly investigated and evidence is preserved to build a strong personal injury case.

Carabin Shaw offers legal services on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. We have expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regulations to determine whether violations led to your accident. We protect victims’ rights against powerful aviation corporations and insurance companies to ensure victims and survivors receive all the compensation they deserve.

The statute of limitations on personal injury cases in Texas is two years. Don’t wait to seek legal help and risk losing your right to seek compensation for your injuries and related losses.

If you or someone you love is seriously injured or killed in a private aviation accident, you have the right to seek compensation. Personal injury claims are typically filed with the insurance provider for the at-fault party, whether that is the pilot, aircraft operator, or another party.

In some cases, multiple parties may contribute to an accident. In that case, victims can file personal injury claims with all the at-fault parties under Texas’s proportionate responsibility rule. Each party will be liable for a portion of your damages, based on their percentage of fault for the accident. Your Texas private plane crash lawyer will investigate your accident to determine the parties involved so you can file personal injury claims with each one.

To hold at-fault parties liable for your damages, you must show their negligence or misconduct led to your accident. During the investigation process, your attorney will determine if any violations of FAA or NTSB regulations occurred. These investigations can be both complex and challenging. Legal teams must identify violations amidst a complex network of state and federal rules. They must also gather technical evidence, such as:

• Pilot certifications
• Accident reports
• Aircraft maintenance records
• Flight recorder data
• Communications between the pilot and air traffic control

Legal professionals also work with expert witnesses who can provide valuable information about how and why an accident might have occurred to determine liability. Your medical records are another key piece of evidence that documents your injuries, links them directly to your accident, and provides information on future medical needs.

If you can show that the at-fault party’s negligence or misconduct caused your accident and injuries, you have the right to seek damages for the losses you incurred as a result. Damages generally include:

• Economic Damages: Medical bills, lost income, and property damage
• Non-Economic Damages: Mental anguish, pain and suffering, disability
• Wrongful Death Damages: Funeral costs, loss of financial support
• Punitive Damages: Assigned for reckless or grossly negligent conduct

Private aviation accidents often involve severe injuries or loss of life. The compassionate team at Carabin Shaw helps victims of these accidents, as evidenced by our law firm’s client reviews. Call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

For more information:

• Federal Aviation Administration
• National Transportation Safety Board
• Texas Statutes 16
• Texas Statutes 33