Investigating and Pursuing Helicopter Crash Claims
The attorneys of Kreindler & Kreindler LLP advise victims and surviving families about their rights in personal injury or wrongful death litigation related to helicopter accidents, regardless of where the crash occurred. To learn about our firm's experience, methods and client service values, contact us in New York, Boston or Los Angeles for a free consultation.
Understanding the Differences Between Helicopter and Airplane Accidents
From the trial lawyer's standpoint, there are many important differences between helicopter accidents and other aircraft crashes. For example, far more so than in plane accident cases, forensic investigation of a helicopter accident scene and the aircraft itself tends to produce a great deal of information regarding the causes of the accident. The condition of the rotors alone can speak volumes about what happened and why.
With licensed helicopter pilots among our 25 attorneys, Kreindler & Kreindler knows what to look for in the investigation of helicopter accidents under many different circumstances:
- Emergency rescue
- Outsourced military operations handled by private contractors
- Transportation to and from offshore oil or gas platforms
- Firefighting operations
- Commuter traffic monitoring and reporting
- Sightseeing tours
- Chartered or corportate helicopter operations
Because many injuries and deaths are suffered in the course of a pilot or passenger's employment, there's a real chance that state workers' compensation laws will restrict the civil litigation rights of a victim or surviving family. Nevertheless, even a work-related accident can lead to the recovery of damages against a negligent manufacturer, maintenance contractor or component supplier. Maritime law might also expand the rights of offshore helicopter crash victims.
National Helicopter Accident Lawyers
With a record of success in aviation accident litigation that goes back to the 1950s, Kreindler & Kreindler is prepared to advise and represent clients on a national basis. Contact us at any of our office locations for a free consultation about your legal options.
