If you spend any time around nervous flyers, you may know that you’re more likely to have a car accident on the way to the airport than you are to be in a plane crash. Statistically, that’s true. But when planes do crash, the people on board are far more likely to die or sustain devastating injuries. And according to reports from the Federal Aviation Administration, the number-one cause of aviation accidents is human error. Balliro represents clients who lost a loved one or were badly injured in accidents with all types of aircraft, including helicopters and “general aviation” airplanes (private and commercial) as well as planes belonging to large commercial airlines.

According to FAA statistics, general aviation aircraft -- essentially, any aircraft that is not a commercial carrier -- are by far the most likely to crash from cruising altitude. That isn’t to say that major airlines are free of accidents; passengers can be and have been injured by turbulence that comes without warning, unreasonable fellow passengers, runway crashes and more. But on either type of aircraft, the FAA consistently finds that the primary cause of accidents is human error. Bad decisions or lack of attention by pilots and crew, air traffic controllers, maintenance workers, corporate decision-makers and others can all lead to crashes or serious injuries on board. Errors that commonly lead to accidents can include:

• Mistakes by air traffic controllers or other pilots on the ground
• Decisions to fly in bad weather
• Poor maintenance of the aircraft or its parts
• Outright defects in aircraft parts
• Pilot and crew errors
• Failure to warn about foreseeable turbulence or other disturbances

Aviation accident cases pose special legal and procedural challenges. All crashes in the United States are investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, which can take a year or more to come to its conclusions, delaying the case. In many cases, our Fort Lauderdale aviation accident lawyers will launch our own investigation to gather the information needed to file the case in a timely manner. And in cases involving an aircraft that crashed between states or countries, it may take time to sort out which jurisdiction’s laws apply. This makes it very important that victims consult an experienced West Palm Beach plane crash attorney as early as possible in the case.

Balliro has the experience and legal expertise necessary to handle complex aviation accident cases. Over a decade of practicing law in Florida, we have successfully tried hundreds of cases and interviewed and prepared hundreds of witnesses for testimony. Our Miami aviation accident lawyers understand that clients come to us after a difficult, traumatic time in their lives, which can include severe financial losses as well as a death in the family or catastrophic, life-changing physical injuries. In a lawsuit, we can help them claim compensation for those injuries and every cost the accident caused, including any future medical needs or loss of income. Our goal is to help our clients get back on their feet as much as they can -- physically, financially and emotionally.

If you’ve suffered a loss in the family or a catastrophic injury in an aviation accident that was no fault of your own, you should call Balliro today. To set up a free, confidential evaluation of your case, please contact us online or call 1-866-INJURED toll-free from anywhere in Florida.