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Accident Lawyer

Serving clients in Orlando and across Florida

Plane Accidents

In spite of rising airline ticket costs, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) predicts that air travel will continue to rise and even double over the next 20 years. The statistical likelihood is that plane accidents increase with the rising frequency of air travel. At the Winter Park, Florida Law offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., we are trained to handle lawsuits involving the devastating aftermath of plane accidents.

At the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., in Winter Park, Florida, we are experienced in handling complex lawsuits, personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our team consists of highly skilled attorneys with unique medical and legal qualifications. The attorneys and legal professionals at the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., strive to serve each person with the professionalism that they would expect to receive as a client.

Causes of Plane Accidents

For the most part, airplane travel is considered to be one of the safest means of public transportation available. Unfortunately, when a plane accident occurs it usually results in fatalities.

Laws governing plane accidents cover commercial air carriers in addition to general aviation incidents. Commercial air carriers include all of the major airlines used for transportation. General aviation includes non-commercial aircrafts such as:

• Helicopters
• Pleasure crafts
• Hang gliders
• Charter flights
• Large business jets
• Small planes

Commercial carriers and general aviation crafts can experience one or more problems which may cause an accident. These problems may include:

• Violation of FAA regulations
• Pilot error
• Faulty equipment
• Third party negligence in selecting a carrier
• Federal Air Traffic controller negligence
• Flight Service Station employee negligence
• Design or structural problems

Aircraft Regulations

Air travel is regulated by the FAA and the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board.) These organizations also investigate all commercial and private aviation accidents. The FAA is responsible for enforcing regulations and may impose criminal or civil penalties. The FAA also establishes the standards of safety for aircraft manufacturers, pilot conduct and flight operations. The NTSB investigates all civil aircraft accidents and recommends standards of safety in order to prevent future accidents.

Personal Injury Claims

Liability for personal injuries can vary depending on the actual cause of the plane accident. Depending on the circumstances, the owners, operator, manufacturer, maintenance supplier or even the federal government may be held responsible for a plane accident.

Litigation in plane accidents is often very complicated and may involve state, federal and even international laws. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a plane accident, please contact our Florida accident lawyer the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., serving Orlando, Florida.