Pennsylvania Improper Aircraft Maintenance Lawyers
Airplanes and helicopters are extremely complex machines. They have become such an important part of our lives that we often take for granted the remarkable tasks they perform. Beyond that, we forget how much time, energy, and money goes into the proper maintenance of these machines. Careful monitoring and painstaking technical work are crucial to ensuring the safety of pilots, crew, and passengers.
Improper aircraft maintenance can have fatal consequences. Because such accidents are preventable, you may be able to pursue a legal action for the wrongful death of a loved one in a crash resulting from this negligence. Contact the Pennsylvania improper aircraft maintenance lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to schedule a consultation.
Air Travel Accident Statistics
Because flight is such a complex endeavor and there are numerous potential causes of an accident, detailed investigations are required in the event of an accident. Even so, sometimes it can be difficult to determine exactly what led to a crash. Although air travel is still a relatively recent development, there have already been more than 140,000 documented air accidents.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, from January 1, 2000 through March 25, 2009 there were 3,846 fatal accidents and 13,673 non-fatal accidents. Approximately 3 % of those crashes were caused by improper aircraft maintenance, which translates into more than 500 incidents in that time frame, or nearly 5 per month. When proper maintenance could have easily prevented the death of a loved one, you deserve legal recourse.
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There is little that can be done to restore your faith in air travel, and we understand that a lawsuit will not erase the pain that you feel. But it can serve to prevent airlines from engaging in such negligent behavior in the future. Contact the Pennsylvania improper aircraft maintenance lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.