Accidents & Injuries Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

If you or a loved one has experienced an injury or death as a result of an incident involving an aircraft, our firm is uniquely qualified to and act on your concerns.  Financial recovery can never make the injury or death go away.  However, financial recovery can compensate for the financial losses associated with an injury or death and can prehaps prevent the cause of the loss from occurring again.  Our attorneys and legal staff are committed to maintaining a supportive relationship with our clients and addressing the issues resulting from your loss.

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 The following are questions and answers that may be of assistance: 

Question:         What should I do if I am injured, or a loved one is injured in an airplane accident?

Answer:           In spite of all of the confusion and turmoil, try to do the following:

                1.         make sure an accident report is taken by the appropriate agent or agency

                                    Make sure a report is filed even if you think the damages are minor.

2.         Give the agent or appropriate agency an accurate report of the circumstances of the accident. 

                        However, do not speculate or guess about the causes of the injury.

3.         Do not attempt to speculate or guess about of the extent of your injuries.

Shock and the effects of adrenalin often mask injuries at the time of the accident.

4.         Get the names and addresses of witnesses.

                        I you are able, ask someone at the scene to get names and addresses.

5.         Go to your medical care provider as soon as possible.

You may not be aware of the extent of your injuries.

Only your care provider has the tools to determine your injuries.

6.         If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and property damages.

7.         Take pictures of your injuries.

8.         Contact your attorney prior to making a statement to an insurance representative.

9.         Write out a full description of the events around the accident in great detail.

                        What you were doing just before the accident?

What happened to you during the accident?

What were other parties was doing just before the accident?

What were other parties doing during the accident?

What happened to you during the accident?

We protect your rights with representation regarding financial and lifestyle losses with:

         ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY;

            PRODUCT FAILURES;

            WRONGFUL DEATH;

            AVIATION RELATED LOSSES.