Airplane Accidents

Cherry Hill Airplane Accident Attorney

Airplane Accident Attorney in Camden County, NJ

Steep climb and uncontrolled descent during takeoff. Crash following in-flight fire. Runway overrun during rejected takeoff. Rapid decompression due to fuselage rupture. These are just some of the reasons given by the National Transportation Safety Board for aviation disasters – big and small.

Airplane Accidents

More than 1,000 passengers are injured each year in airplane accidents, according to the NTSB. In 2013, for example, 1298 accidents occurred, resulting in 429 fatalities.

Accidents and crashes involving the major commercial airlines, commuter planes and other carriers, as well as helicopter crashes, represent a specialized area of personal injury law.

The legal questions involve jurisdiction on the ground and in the air, statutes of limitations, whether state, federal or international law applies, what theory of law applies, and whether there are standards of proof or limitations on the amount that can be recovered.

The factual questions involve whether there was faulty equipment, defectively designed aircraft, pilot error, negligence on the ground, or otherwise. The Federal Aviation Administration forecasts a growth in air travel system capacity every year until 2035. In fact, the FAA says that domestic aircraft are expected to increase the average number of seats per airplane, and passengers are expected to fly more often, and fly on longer flights over the next two decades.

All of these projections heighten the threat that there will be more aviation accidents – and thus a need for trained legal counsel.

The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick has investigated, evaluated and handled a wide variety of airplane injury cases, involving numerous makes and models of aircraft, and diverse fact patterns.

Some cases involve unusual circumstances, such as the case we handled in which a child was badly burned when a flight attendant, who negligently continued serving passengers during turbulence, lost her balance and spilled searing hot tea on the child. Or, the case in which a badly maintained commuter flight encountered an air pocket and lost altitude quickly, forcing the overhead cabins to collapse, disengage from the inner frame of the plane, and drop down onto passengers’ heads.

We also provide expert guidance on cases involving the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), airport security, and significant property losses attributed to airline or airport negligence. One of our cases, for example, involved the destruction of a severely disabled passenger’s customized electric wheelchair by reckless baggage handlers.

The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick maintains up-to-date tracking of FAA advisory circular, airworthiness directives, dangerous goods advisory bulletins, temporary flight restrictions, and regulations under the Federal Aviation Act, governing the conduct of pilots, crew members, flight instructors, ground instructors, and other personnel.

We keep track of operating and flight rules, hazardous material regulations, airport facility and terminal procedures, aeronautical navigation procedures and instrumentation, preventative maintenance and mechanical issues.

Contact our Firm

The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick is an experienced and committed legal team for clients throughout the state of New Jersey. Our team effectively serves clients facing a wide variety of legal matters. If you require the services of a dedicated attorney, please contact The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick today for a free consultation.

Read Our Latest Blog Posts

Contact Us Today for a No-Fee Consultation!

Timely, effective legal services with down-to-Earth, common sense advice, provided to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

The legal team at the Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick is happy to assist you with your legal problems, no matter how big or small. We serve clients throughout the United States and across the world.

Feel free to contact us toll-free at 1-866-337-2900.

    8 College
    Degrees
    6 Specialty
    Certifications
    9 Bar
    Licenses
    10 Law
    Books
    8 Professional
    Awards
    30+ Years of
    Experience
    100+ Published
    Articles

    Licensed as a private detective, Mark Guralnick is a former investigative news reporter, and leverages these skills and experiences to deliver excellent client service while finding smart, practical, cost-effective solutions.

    See What We Can Do For You
    Back to Top