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September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Partner Noah Kushlefsky leads the largest team of legal professionals dedicated exclusively to representing clients in the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of any law firm in the world. Kreindler has been handling claims since the original VCF opened in December 2001. To-date, we've recovered more than 2.5 billion dollars on behalf of our clients for 9/11 related claims.

Lion Air Crash Initial Data Implicates Pitot-Static System
On October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed 13 minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia into the Java Sea. 189 people were onboard the Indonesian airline's aircraft and all are presumed dead. The plane was a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, and was delivered to Lion Air less than 3 months prior to the crash. Pilots began experiencing trouble almost immediately after takeoff and early reports from Indonesian safety investigators indicate that each of the four previous flights of the crashed plane had problems with the airplane’s airspeed. This may implicate the pitot-static system. Errors in the pitot-static system can be extremely dangerous and can cause the pilot to receive unreliable altitude and airspeed information (among other information) and lead to disaster.

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Missouri Duck Boat Captain Indicted with Criminal Charges
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri announced criminal charges against the captain of the Stretch Duck 7 duck boat - the craft that tragically sank in Table Rock Lake, Missouri in July, killing 17 passengers.

9/11 Saudi Arabia Terror Case - FBI to Produce Documents

The Dept. of Justice has agreed to have the FBI begin producing formerly classified documents, including some that plaintiffs have requested. There will be three "tranches" of document production, with the final group of documents expected in January 2019.

About the Firm

Leading Aviation Attorneys

Kreindler is one of the largest and most distinguished aviation accident law firms in the world. In aviation disaster cases, we represent only victims and their families. We authored and continue to edit and update the field's leading professional treatise, Aviation Accident Law (Lexis/Nexis Matthew Bender). Kreindler attorneys have served in leadership positions in most major aviation accident cases.

Kreindler's trial attorneys in airline and helicopter crash cases include commercially licensed airplane and helicopter pilots and trained accident investigators. Kreindler & Kreindler's clients benefit from the technical experience and advanced litigation skills that we bring to bear in cases ranging from small airplane and helicopter crashes to domestic and international airline disasters.

Kreindler obtained the largest recovery for a single disaster in the history of aviation - nearly $3 billion dollars - against Libya and Pan Am in lawsuits arising out of the bombing of Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Today, our partners and associates continue the tradition of excellence that has been the firm's hallmark since 1950.

Leading Maritime Attorneys

Kreindler & Kreindler LLP has represented seriously injured victims and their families for personal injury and wrongful death damages related to accidents on pleasure boats, tourist boats, tugboats, barges, tankers and other commercial vessels for more than 50 years. Our maritime practice dates back to the founding of the firm and it has never been more successful than it is to date.

In recent years, Kreindler has secured multi-million dollar wrongful death trial verdicts on behalf of our clients and their families. Maritime law is a highly specialized area of law that demands specific knowledge and experience to yield the highest and best results.

9/11 & WTC Victim Compensation Fund Attorneys

Kreindler has led the way for over 16 years to hold those responsible for 9/11 to account. In 2017, we filed suit against the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia on behalf of victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. Click to learn more about the 9/11 Terror Lawsuit vs. Saudi Arabia.

In addition to our 9/11 lawsuit, Kreindler has also been a longtime leader in advocating on behalf of first responders, workers and residents who suffered illness due to the debris removal efforts that took place in the 9 months following those crashes.
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Nationwide Complex Litigation Attorneys

In addition to aviation accident cases, Kreindler lawyers represent litigation clients with significant injuries in other complex areas, including:

Kreindler & Kreindler is committed to consumer safety. One of our Boston partners is a past President of the American Association of Justice, a national organization dedicated to the rights of personal injury victims and surviving families in fatal accident cases. Two New York partners serve on the Board of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. A New York partner is past President of the International Air and Transportation Safety Bar Association.

Focus on Our Clients' Interests

When you meet with us, we can tell you how we will focus on your needs while meeting the demands of your case. Drawing upon Kreindler's unmatched resources, we appoint a hand-picked legal team dedicated to each new client's specific interests. To learn more about our practice and how we can help, contact a Kreindler attorney.