Chicago Aviation Accident Attorneys
Aviation accidents occur far less frequently than car or other transportation collisions. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there were only 30 accidents in 2009 involving aircraft with 10 or more seats that were being used in a scheduled passenger service. However, when an aircraft does crash, the injuries are severe. A 1979 crash of an airplane departing from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, for instance, killed 258 passengers and 13 crew members, ranking as one of the worst commercial aviation crashes in U.S. history.
While the FAA handles routine airline crash investigations, additional legal action is needed in order to protect the rights of injury victims and their families following an accident. If you or a loved one has become seriously injured in an aviation accident, you may have questions about your legal rights to compensation. The experienced Chicago aviation accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can help. Contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Many Factors Can Cause Chicago Aviation Accidents
Aviation accidents are caused by a number of factors, including:
- Pilot negligence
- Airline negligence
- Engine failure
- Negligent maintenance
- Air traffic controller negligence
- Instrument failure
- Defective parts
- Improper storage of baggage.
Proving what caused an aviation accident can be challenging, particularly when significant damage has occurred. The Chicago aviation accident lawyers at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented many families injured in the airspace of Illinois, including accidents occurring at O’Hare, Midway, and Chicago Rockford. Whether your accident occurred on a commercial aircraft or a private plane, we can handle your claim. The FAA conducts investigations of airline accidents, but our legal team can obtain court orders to preserve important evidence and hire independent experts to assess the root cause of the accident.
Skilled & Experienced Chicago Aviation Lawyers Can Help You
The aviation accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. understand that those who survive an airplane crash are often left with serious injuries that require long-term care. Injuries sustained in an aviation accident can include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Physical impairment
- Severe burns
- Psychological trauma.
At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our Chicago aviation accident lawyers have three decades of experience in representing injury victims and we know how to prepare an effective claim on your behalf. We will clearly establish who was to blame for your accident, and we aren’t afraid to take on airlines and airport officials to achieve resolution for our clients.
We understand how to thoroughly conduct aviation accident investigations, preserve important evidence and collect the medical records necessary to demonstrate the extent of your injuries and your long term health status. We work with qualified medical experts who can review the facts of your case to provide informed opinions about your medical condition and the damage caused by your injuries.
Contact Our Chicago Aviation Accident Attorneys Today
For 30 years, the aviation accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious aviation accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago aviation accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
