Aviation Accidents

Aviation Accidents

Injured in an Aviation Accident?

As much as people hate to admit it, air travel has its risks.  Mechanical failure, pilot error, air traffic control error all can result in serious injuries and fatalities, and in most instances the victims have no control over the situation.  We have successfully tried cases against both commercial airlines and charter airlines.  We have successfully litigated against commercial airlines, private pilots, and various aircraft manufacturers, as well as airport authorities.

In 2012 alone there were 1,537 U.S. civil aviation accidents, according to a summary created by the National Transportation Safety Board. If you have been injured or a loved one has lost a life in an aviation accident, you should contact us to investigate your rights.

At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP, our legal team has more than 100 years of combined experience in handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including those related to aviation accidents. We have obtained million-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients, both in state and federal courts.

Our firm has litigated against commercial airlines such as:

  • United Airlines
  • TWA (now merged with American Airlines)
  • Singapore Airlines
  • JetBlue
  • World Airways

File a Claim with the Help of our San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyers

After conducting an exhaustive investigation into the details of your aviation accident, our award-wining law firm can help you file a claim against the negligent party or airline responsible for your injuries. Filing a claim with reliable legal guidance could significantly increase the chances that you will obtain the compensation you need for your injuries, which you can use to pay for medical care, income loss, and your pain and suffering.

You shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial burden of an aviation accident that was caused by the negligence or oversight of an airline or aviation manufacturing company. We will do everything possible to help you get the compensation you need and deserve for your injuries. In the event that you have lost a loved one to an aviation accident, our firm can also help you file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP is here to help. Contact us today.

We proudly offer a free case evaluation to all potential clients.

$2,700,000

Fatal Airplane Crash

$1,475,000

Police Helicopter Crash

Jul, 122020

Fatal Airplane Crash

$2,700,000 verdict for airline pilot and co-pilot involved in a fatal jetliner crash into Boston Harbor

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Jul, 122020

Police Helicopter Crash

$1,475,000 settlement for mechanic killed while aboard a San Jose police department helicopter that crashed into city street

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