Knoxville Airplane Accident Lawyers
Travel by air is generally considered one of the safest means of transportation. However, when an aviation accident does occur, it is usually catastrophic and devastating. Aviation accidents almost always result in multiple or mass fatalities because of the obvious intensity of the crash. Aviation accidents kill hundreds in the United States each year – be it commercial airliners, private aircraft or helicopters. Aviation accidents can also cause extensive damages, injuries and fatalities on the ground.
Most of us don't realize just how often aviation accidents occur. In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board reported 1,837 accidents involving 1,861 small and large aircraft in the United States in just one year. Out of these aviation accidents, 345 involved fatalities with a total of 596 people killed.
Causes of Aviation Accidents
There can be many factors and circumstances that cause an aviation accident. An air crash could be caused by:
- Human error – pilot error or air traffic controller error
- Mechanical malfunction
- A defective product – defective manufacture or design of the aircraft
- Severe weather conditions (rain, poor visibility, ice)
When Injured in a Plane, Helicopter or other Aviation Accident in Tennessee
If you believe the accident was caused as a result of someone's negligence, then it is within your rights to file a legal claim for compensation against the negligent parties involved. These entities could include an airport authority, an airline operator, owner of the aircraft or the manufacturer of a defective aircraft. In cases where death has occurred as a result of negligence or wrongdoing, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim, which will compensate them for medical or funeral expenses, loss of earnings, loss of companionship and other related damages.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in an aviation accident, it would be in your best interest to seek the counsel of an experienced Tennessee aviation accident attorney who is experienced in aviation law and has a successful track record with aircraft accident cases. At Baker Associates, we are a team of skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful personal injury attorneys whose goal is to cater to the needs and best interests of our clients and get them fair compensation for their injuries, damages and losses they have suffered.
If you are looking for airplane accident attorneys in the Knoxville or Pigeon Forge, East Tennessee area, schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys by calling us at 866-853-2888.
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Knox County
2126 First Tennessee Plaza
800 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37929
Phone: 865-521-0001
Sevier County
121 Court Avenue
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
Phone: 865-428-2888
Washington County
300 East Main Street
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
