Because of its proximity to Santa Monica Airport and LAX, there is an unfortunate need for a qualified aviation accidents lawyer Santa Monica, CA aviation accident victims can rely on. There is a wide range of issues that can arise during an air flight and when the injury of someone warrants their seeking compensation for the damages that have caused them physical and/or emotional trauma, it is a good idea to have a reliable lawyer on their side.

Aviation Accidents

Even though it is often said that air travel is safer than riding in automobiles, many more aviation accidents occur than many people are aware of. If you are one of the unfortunate victims of physical and/or emotional trauma from being involved in an airplane or other aircraft accident, contact the reliable legal team at Cohen Injury Firm for a highly rated aviation accidents lawyer who is licensed to protect people in Santa Monica and throughout California.

While air travel accidents may not occur as frequently as driving accidents, the risks that air travel presents can be far greater than accidents on the ground. Every time you get on a commercial airplane, beyond the captain and flight crew, you are putting your life into the hands of hundreds of people who you will likely never see or be aware of the role they will play in your safety during flight. 

Common Aviation Accident Factors

When you buy a plane ticket, you are entrusting yourself to the skill of the captain and co-captains to get you safely to your destination, the ground crew to be thorough in their preflight inspection, and the air traffic controllers and ground crew to be alert in directing your pilots. As well, you entrust your safety to the designers, engineers, factory owners and workers who built the plane you are in. If even one person from the aforementioned groups does not do their job properly, aviation accidents can be the unfortunate result.

The following are factors that commonly cause aviation accidents albeit not a comprehensive list of all causes of aviation accidents:

– Air traffic and airport control errors

– Birds

– Faulty machinery

– Flight pilot and/or crew errors

– Substandard maintenance of the aircraft

– Weather conditions

If you have been injured in an aviation accident that was caused by any of the above factors or one not mentioned here, the sooner you contact a good Santa Monica, CA aviation accident lawyer, the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights by trying to get you the compensation you deserve.

Cohen Injury Firm is available to set up a free case evaluation 24/7, 365 days a year. The sooner you contact a reliable Santa Monica, CA aviation accidents lawyer at Cohen Injury Firm the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights.

Air Travel & Property Damage

Today, air travel is one of the popular ways that people choose to get themselves significant distances. The Federal Aviation Administration has said that they regulate up to 2.5 million airline passengers every day and current trends show that these numbers may be on the rise. It’s been estimated that as many or more than 27,000 flights are scheduled every day. With this, many people rely on air travel to get themselves and their belongings from place to place.

With almost 40 billion pounds of freight being transported through the air every year, aviation accidents can, and do, result in the destruction of property. If you are one of the many unfortunate people who have suffered from property damage because of an aviation accident in Santa Monica, CA, a good aviation accidents lawyer may be able to help you.

Air Travel & Injuries

If you are one of the many unfortunate victims who have suffered injuries while on a plane or because of a plane’s interference with you while you were on the ground, you likely already know how incredibly scary being in an aviation accident is. If you have suffered an injury while on a plane or while boarding, etc., even if there wasn’t an accident that directly involved the plane or how it was flown, you are also likely to know how incredibly scary and painful aviation-related injuries can be.

As you may have seen in the media in the past decade, passengers and crew members on planes have suffered from injuries caused by people. Whether you are a flight attendant who has been attacked by an angry passenger or a passenger that was discriminated against and/or abused by a crew member or another passenger, or if you were put in any sort of dangerous situation while on a plane, this is is wrong and you may be eligible for compensation for expenses that are the result of your injuries.

If you have been injured while on a plane or as a result of some part of your aviation journey, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a good Santa Monica, California aviation accidents lawyer.

The following includes common problems that aviation injury victims suffer from as the result of aviation accidents and injuries related to aviation travel:

– Bruises, scrapes, and mild lacerations

– Broken bones

– Concussions and other brain injuries

– Deep wounds and internal bleeding

– Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

– Depression

– Anxiety

– Viruses or other illnesses transmitted because of potentially insufficient safety protocols and/or cleaning techniques, or failure to enforce them

– Disfigurement

– Dismemberment

– Death

If you have suffered one of the above injuries because of an aviation accident or aviation-related problem, or one not mentioned here, you may be entitled to compensation for expenses that are the result of your injury and/or your pain and suffering.

If you are in the horrific situation of grieving the loss of a loved one because of an aviation accident injury, know that as their surviving, immediate family member you may be entitled to compensation for expenses related to their untimely death as well as for their grief and suffering.

If you are looking for a highly-rated aviation accidents lawyer, contact the reliable team at Cohen Injury Firm today.