Aviation Accidents

Airplane Accident Attorney - Louisiana Aviation Injury Lawyer Gregory Tonore

Americans are impacted each year by aviation accidents, and that includes financial setbacks. State and federal laws governing aviation accidents can be very complex, and different parties may bear responsibility for an accident, from airline officials to mechanics to parts suppliers to airport personnel to pilots and crew members.

An aviation accident can occur in large passenger planes, though this is rare. More often an aviation accident in Louisiana or other states occur in small private aircraft.  Both large and small aircraft are governed by federal aviation law, with investigations conducted by the federal National Transportation Safety Board, as well as by the Federal Aviation Administration.

An aviation accident attorney can protect your rights and fight to ensure that survivors or their loved ones are justly compensated for their medical expenses, loss of material possessions, loss of present and future salary, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering as a result of an aviation accident.

After an aviation accident, a survivor or their family members may be offered a quick insurance settlement, workers compensation benefits, life insurance payments or other financial assistance. While such offers may be tempting, it is best to consult first with a skilled aviation accident attorney, who can then help you decide if these offers are worth accepting.Your acceptance of an offer may result in losing a considerably larger settlement that's due you, given the nature and circumstances of the aviation accident.

If you or someone that you know has been injured as the result of an aviation accident, don't attempt to settle a claim by yourself.  Take action quickly after any loss and retain experienced Lafayette Louisiana airplane accident lawyer such as Gregory E. Tonore.  Contact us today at (800) 725-5000 for a FREE consultation.