If these requirements are all met, a manufacturer or distributor can be held liable for a personal injury or wrongful death claim stemming
from an aircraft accident.
Focused on the aviation, logistics and defence sectors, Nick represents airlines, aircraft and UAV operators, aviation service providers, engine and aircraft lessors, aircraft maintenance organisations and insurers in major aviation litigation arising
from aircraft accidents, regulatory issues and aircraft leasing, sale and purchase and commercial disputes.
Not exact matches
Aircraft engines have gone
from an unreliable Achilles heel on planes in the 1950s to devices that can operate for millions of hours without so much as a hiccup, said Steven Wallace, the former head of
accident investigation at the Federal Aviation Administration.
«[E] ach policy of
aircraft accident liability insurance... shall specify that it shall remain in force, and may not be replaced, canceled, withdrawn, or in any way modified to reduce the minimum standards set forth in this part, or to change the extent of coverage by the insurer or the carrier, nor expire by its own terms in regard to coverage for the carrier in its common carrier operations in air transportation, until 10 days after written notice by the insurer (in the event of replacement, by the retiring insurer), or by the insurer's representative, or by the carrier to the Department... which 10 - day notice period shall start to run
from the date such notice is actually received at the Department.»
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury or the wrongful death of a family member
from an aviation
accident, contact our experienced team of
aircraft accident attorneys toll - free at 1-800-251-1111 for assistance with your case.
Obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of a manufacturer of exhaust system components in a wrongful death action arising
from a Grumman AA - 5
aircraft accident
Defended a manufacturer of GPS systems against wrongful death actions arising
from a mid-air collision and other general aviation
aircraft accidents.
Aviation
accidents may result
from a variety of factors, including failure to properly check for signs of adverse weather, negligent maintenance of an
aircraft or pilot errors.
Any legal claim arising
from an aviation
accident requires a detailed understanding of
aircraft function and safety, FAA regulations, and specific rules related to aviation litigation.
Catastrophic injuries often occur in serious
accidents involving motor vehicles, watercraft,
aircraft and commercial vehicles as well as other personal injury situations resulting
from medical or nursing home malpractice, dog bites, burn injuries or slip & fall
accidents to name a few.
Regardless of the size of the
aircraft, claims stemming
from aviation
accidents are complex and technical.
Pierre is involved in several leading aviation cases in Europe, ranging
from State aid to airlines and airports to
aircraft accidents.
legal advisory services to major airlines (domestic and international) debt recovery cargo and baggage claims claims arising
from aviation
accidents (including death) and loss of goods insurance disputes aviation regulations
aircraft financing and leasing
In the event of an
accident to the
Aircraft in which the Insured Person is traveling as a fare paying passenger and the body of the Insured Person can not be located within 365 days
from the date of such
accident, then a compensation of 100 % of the Sum Insured for Death Cover towards loss of life.