Commercial Airline Accidents

Reeling From A Plane Crash Or Accident On Board?

Whether you are recovering from an injury that occurred on board a commercial airliner or wondering how you will emotionally recover from the loss of a loved one in a plane crash, you deserve to know your legal rights and options for financial recovery.

Commercial airline accidents can range from scary runway hiccups to dramatic, and often fatal, midair catastrophes. No matter the accident’s nature, if it was caused by the negligence of airline personnel, airport staff, air traffic controllers, the airline or maintenance crews, Pigott Law Group helps clients in situations like yours claim compensation for harm or loss. As personal injury lawyers serving the Buffalo region, we have the experience needed to ensure you receive a fair shot at justice.

The Pigott Law Group: Your Aviation Injury Attorneys

With a long history of legal service and advocacy in New York, the personal injury lawyers at the Pigott Law Group are staunch advocates for the injured throughout the state, including those hurt in aviation accidents.

Our skilled and compassionate lawyers provide comprehensive assistance throughout your personal injury or wrongful death case. From the initial investigation to identifying the responsible parties and your final day in court, our team will fight for your rights.

Whether your accident happened at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport or overseas, we ensure your story is told and your rights are vindicated. We navigate the legal system on your behalf so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery.

What Kind Of Commercial Airline Accidents Lead To Claims?

Anytime you are injured or are deprived of a family member because of the careless, criminal or negligent behavior of another, you have a right to claim compensation. This right applies to plane crashes and airline incidents, even though they seem dramatically different from a car crash on I-90.

While negligence can take many forms, and there may be more than one party responsible for your injury or loss, commercial airline accidents tend to fall into one of three categories:

• Minor Injuries: Caused by sudden motion, flight attendant errors or hazards on the plane, these injuries may not be life-altering experiences, but they still deserve to be taken seriously.
• Catastrophic Injuries: Those lucky enough to survive commercial airliner crashes and other dramatic accidents often have to live with severe injuries such as burns, amputated limbs, traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage and paralysis.
• Wrongful Death Claims: Most victims involved in major airplane crashes will not survive, leaving their families to deal with the loss of their emotional and financial support.

If you have suffered as a result of an airline accident or incident, contact us immediately to see if you have a valid claim. If nothing else, remember this: do not accept any offer or sign any agreement with airlines or their insurers before speaking with an attorney from our office. Otherwise, you may be giving up the lion's share of the compensation you deserve.

What Kind Of Compensation Can You Expect After An Airline Accident?

The financial compensation you are entitled to after any injury caused by someone else's negligence is equal to the full cost, loss and harm caused by the injury. This equation means that the possible damages you can claim are always proportional to the severity of the injury you have sustained and how much it has disrupted your life.

This amount should always include:

• All medical costs
• Any income lost while injured
• Any future income you will be unable to earn
• Compensation for emotional harm, pain, suffering and any loss in the quality of your daily life

If you are claiming the death of a family member, the amount can also include funeral expenses, loss of consortium and compensation for the income they will be unable to provide.

For Justice After An Airline Accident, Call The Pigott Law Group Today

Whether a commercial airline accident has cost you your career or a loved one, you deserve justice. A personal injury or wrongful death claim can help you obtain financial compensation for your losses and hold the negligent parties accountable for their mistakes. Our Buffalo aviation accident lawyers will stand by you to ensure no insurance company adds injustice to injury.

If you have lost someone or were injured in a commercial airline accident, call (716) 919-4100 or reach out online and schedule a free consultation. We may not be able to control what happens in the skies, but in New York Courts, the Pigott Law Group has your back.