North Carolina aviation accidents involving aircraft and airplanes can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. Aviation accidents usually result in extremely severe injuries and sometimes even death. If your case is for the catastrophic injuries or wrongful death of a loved one due to an aviation accident, you might have a claim for damages.
What Are Causes of Aviation Accidents in Durhan, NC?
Aviation accident cases are complex and often deal with several lays of both state-level and Federal law. Commonly known factors in aviation accidents are mechanical defects or human error. Other common causes of aviation accidents include other factors, such as
- Fluid leaks (for example, gas or oil leaks)
- GPS (global positioning system) failure
- Problems with the engine
- Electrical malfunction
- Failure to adhere to North Carolina and Federal (FAA) regulations
- Failures by airport control
Aviation Accident Damages
Victims of plane accidents and aircraft accidents can pursue several types of damages. Some of these damages include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Future impairment
- Partial or total disability
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
Aviation accidents resulting in death can be pursued as a “wrongful death” claim. North Carolina, wrongful death claims have a special set of damages, which is set by statute. These damages include expenses for medical care, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and other types of damages involving the loss of a loved one concerning their family and the financial support the victim provided.
Call Kreger Brodish LLP at (888) 820-5885 to speak to a Durham Personal Injury Lawyer today.
