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Aviation Accident Law

Aviation accident law can be quite complicated and, as a result, it is important to retain an attorney who is highly skilled and experienced in these matters. There are many factors that an aviation law specialist takes into consideration when involved with an aviation accident case.

After an accident has occurred, an aviation attorney should do the following:

• Preserve wreckage

• Collect radar information

• Interview witnesses

• Preserve all Air Traffic Control recordings

• Locate key witnesses

• Identify jurisdictional issues

• Evaluate liability of the parties responsible for the crash

• Protect the client's rights during initial interviews with authorities

The airline industry's global nature means that aviation cases often involve more than one domestic or international jurisdiction. Consequently, there are many instances when a crash case will be filed in a place other than where the accident occurred. As a result, the aviation attorney may handle a case in a different state through local counsel. In this case, the client will have the benefit of two attorneys working together: an experienced aviation specialist and an attorney who is familiar with the local procedures of the court.