Aviation Accidents

Helicopter and Plane Crash Claims

Airplane operation is regulated by state, federal and international law and conventions such as the Warsaw Convention. Commercial airlines have limited liability after a crash unless they can be proven to have been negligent. Small aircraft, military planes, and corporate jets each operates under separate FAA rules. All these issues make filing a successful claim after an aviation accident challenging.

Most aviation cases are wrongful death cases

At Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, our lawyers welcome challenges such as these. Because airplane accidents tend to be catastrophic and fatal, an aviation claim is frequently a wrongful death case. We are sensitive to the grief and shock our clients are experiencing. If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a plane crash, contact our Manhattan law firm for a free initial consultation. Learn how we can help you.

All planes, accidents, and airports

In its 30 years in business, our law firm has handled claims arising from:

• Catastrophic plane crashes
• Injuries in airline terminals
• Control tower errors
• Defective equipment and machinery
• Faulty maintenance
• Pilot errors

Our clients have been injured in crashes involving general and commercial aviation, helicopters, and light aircraft. We will go to any New York area airport, including LaGuardia, Kennedy, Westchester, Islip, Stewart (Newburgh), and Albany.

If you have been injured or a family member has been killed in a plane crash or other aviation accident, contact our Manhattan law firm to discuss your options. We have helped many people obtain compensation for injuries or wrongful death after a crash. Learn how we might help you.