San Francisco Aviation Accident Attorney

Key Takeaways

• Aviation accidents encompass commercial airline crashes, helicopter incidents, general aviation mishaps, and tarmac delays involving federal regulations.
• Primary causes of aviation disasters include pilot error, mechanical equipment failure, manufacturing design defects, landing gear malfunctions, and inadequate maintenance.
• Investigations frequently require coordination with federal regulatory and safety agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
• Establishing legal liability often involves engaging specialized aerospace engineers, aviation professionals, and accident reconstruction experts.
• Partnering with an experienced San Francisco aviation accident attorney ensures access to necessary forensic resources, properly manages complex international or multi-district claims, and operates on a contingency fee basis.

Investigating Aviation Accidents with Expert Resources

People travel by air more frequently today than ever, whether for vacations, business, or family. With the modern security environment impacting both passengers and the airlines, there are more opportunities for something to go amiss. For example, The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. represented 29 families of the victims of the Helios Air Disaster, which involved a Cypriot Airline that crashed in Greece in 2005, killing nearly 200 people. Boeing was the primary defendant in the case, and the plaintiffs alleged that a design defect in the warning system was the primary cause of the crash. Robert Cartwright, Jr. traveled to Cyprus to meet with our clients and foreign co-counsel.

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The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. represented hundreds of individuals who were stranded on the tarmac in Austin, TX, on December 29, 2006, while aboard an American Airlines flight in a Class Action Lawsuit. The passengers ran out of food, drinking water, and were without access to medications for nearly 10 hours. More shockingly, the passengers were forced to endure overflowing toilets, all while sitting within eyesight of available gates. The flight departed from San Francisco, CA, en route to Mobile, AL, but was diverted to Austin due to poor weather conditions.

Mechanical Failure And Airplane Accidents

More often than not, accidents involving airplanes are caused by mechanical failure. At the San Francisco, California The Cartwright Law Firm, our San Francisco Aviation Accident Attorneys focus on liability issues associated with parts failures and liability involved on the part of manufacturers. With an array of engineers, aviation professionals, and pilot witnesses, we consult with nationally recognized experts in order to isolate the causes that led to an accident or death. And, with over 70 years of litigation experience, The Cartwright Law Firm provides a level of expertise in the preparation and presentation of a case that is hard to find elsewhere. Using multi-media technology, our aviation accident attorneys present video and slide presentations that clarify the issues in understandable, accessible terms for jurors.

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We have the resources and knowledge necessary to identify negligence and hold those responsible liable. Contact the San Francisco Aviation Accident Attorneys at The Cartwright Law Firm today for more information regarding our practice. Representing clients in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Sausalito, and San Jose, we offer free consultations and are available to work with clients on the weekends and during the evening by appointment.

Causes Of Aviation Accidents

Our San Francisco Airplane & Helicopter Accident Lawyers at The Cartwright Law Firm represents clients in regard to the following kinds of failures or aviation accidents:

• Pilot error
• Helicopters
• Design Flaw
• Commercial Airliners
• Flap or wing control failure
• Poor or missed maintenance
• Malfunctioning landing gear

Put Our Investigative Resources To Work For You

Isolating the causes of an accident or other types of airline incidents is crucial. At The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., we have the expert witness resources and investigative tools necessary to uncover the causes of an accident. And, in cases involving commercial airliners, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be involved. It’s important, then, to have legal representation that understands how to interact with federal agencies and get needed answers pertinent to your case.

For more information regarding how we can help you, contact an aviation accident lawyer of The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. today. Representing clients in San Jose, Sacramento, Palo Alto, Marin County and throughout Northern California, we’re prepared to front initial fees for any required investigation. In personal injury cases, our fees are recovered as a percentage of any settlement awarded to our clients. Contact The Cartwright Law Firm at (415) 433-0444 for experienced guidance.

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