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Attorney Erin R. Applebaum Selected for ABA Leadership Academy
Erin Applebaum has been selected for the 2018-19 American Bar Association's TIPS Leadership Academy. 25 attorneys across the nation, identified as emerging leaders, are chosen for the Academy.
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Trial Lawyers Association - Women in Leadership Roundtable Discussion
Kreindler Controller & Director of Office Administration Vaneat Bellizzi will be a featured speaker at the “Women in Leadership” roundtable discussion of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. on May 31, 2018.
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IATSBA 2018 Air & Transport Law Conference in Washington, D.C.
Kreindler Partners Justin Green, past IATSBA President, and Daniel Rose participated in the 2018 Air and Transport Law Conference in Washington D.C. on May 17, 2018.

Partner Brian J. Alexander at Sydney, Australia Aviation Law Conference
Brian Alexander was a panel member during the 2018 Aviation Law Association of Australia & New Zealand Annual Conference. He and his fellow panelists provided international industry insiders with an update on the latest issues involving U.S. aviation accident litigation.

Partner Justin T. Green Appointed ABA Aviation Leadership Position
Justin Green has been appointed 2018-19 Membership Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association's Aviation and Space Forum.
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Southwest Airlines Catastrophic Engine Failure in Mid-Flight
Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, a scheduled flight from New York to Dallas suffered a catastrophic engine failure on Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigation revealed that the airplane’s left engine suffered a turbofan blade failure, which severely damaged the engine, the leading edge of the wing and then penetrated the fuselage, including a cabin window. Tragically, a passenger seated near the window lost her life.
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Update - 4/20 FAA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) to owners and operators of Model CFM56-7B engines regarding ultrasonic inspection for cracks in fan blade assembly.

Liberty Helicopters Crash in NYC's East River
Kreindler is closely monitoring the ongoing investigation into the tragic helicopter crash in New York City's East River on March 11th.
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Papillon Helicopter Crash Investigation Will Look at Fuel System
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the February 10, 2018 crash of a Papillon Airways Eurocopter EC-130 sight-seeing helicopter in the Grand Canyon. The investigation will focus on the pilot’s actions, the flight conditions, including winds, and the NTSB will closely examine the helicopter’s fuel system. The helicopter’s manufacturer did not design the helicopter with a crash-resistant fuel system . . .
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Amtrak Crash Investigation May Focus on Switch
NTSB officials are reportedly looking into why a railroad switch was set in the wrong position which directed a New York-to-Miami bound Amtrak train onto a side track where it crashed into an empty freight train killing the conductor and the engineer and injuring more than 50 passengers.
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9/11 Lawsuit vs. Saudi Arabia in Court
“We’re coming here for justice,” Kreindler attorney Steven R. Pounian told reporters on January 18, 2018. Later that morning U.S. District Court Judge George B. Daniels listened to oral argument in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's motion to dismiss our lawsuit holding them accountable for sponsoring the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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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.

Leading Maritime Attorneys

Kreindler & Kreindler LLP has represented hundreds of seamen and their families for personal injury or wrongful death damages related to accidents on tugs, 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.

9/11 & WTC Victim Compensation Fund Attorneys

Kreindler has led the way for over 15 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 9/11.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.
Click to learn more about the World Trade Center VCF.

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 the 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.