FETTERMAN & ASSOCIATES
Florida Airplane Accident Lawyers
Palm Beach - West Palm Beach
AIRPLANE ACCIDENTS
Commercial airplanes are governed by the regulations affecting common carriers
and are governed by different laws and protocols than are private airplanes
or other private vehicles. A common carrier is a business that transports
persons or cargo for compensation. Both Federal and state regulations govern
the activities of common carriers such as buses, trains, and airplanes.
As a general rule, a common carrier is held to a higher standard of care
than is a private party. They must have both the skill and the training
to transport passengers and cargo, and more than reasonable care must be
exercised.
When an airplane crashes, the first area of information must be to discover what caused the crash. This can be difficult, since much evidence can be destroyed, including signs of mechanical failure or pilot error. Some of the causes of crashes include pilot error, which is the most frequent cause; design flaws; mechanical failure; and extreme weather conditions. It is vital that whatever evidence is available be collected and studied so that the cause of the crash can be determined. Once this is done, it will be possible to decide if basis for a lawsuit exists.
If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of an airplane crash, call Fetterman & Associates at (561) 845-2510 or (800) 330-HELP (4357) or submit an online questionnaire . The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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