Houston Aviation Accidents

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts that air travel will double in the next 20 years. With this increase in air travel, there will be an increase in air traffic and a greater risk of accident. Unfortunately, when aviation accidents occur, they generally result in absolute fatalities.

Two federal agencies investigate every commercial and private aviation accident in the United States: the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Since air travel is regulated by these two agencies, federal rules and regulations impact claims filed in the event of an accident, which makes aviation litigation extremely complex.

Aviation accidents occur for any number of reasons including:

• Pilot error
• Faulty equipment
• FAA regulation violation
• Structural problems
• Negligence

When claims are brought forward following an accident, there are a number of parties that may be held liable:

• The owner or operator of the aircraft
• The manufacturer
• Maintenance suppliers
• In some cases, even the federal government may be liable

Private aircraft accidents occur more often than are reported. All aviation accidents are subject to a myriad of laws, treaties, and regulations. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an aviation accident, you need experience counsel to represent you. The personal injury lawyers of the Wyly Law Firm represent accident victims throughout Texas, including the communities of Harris County, Galveston, Houston, Baytown, Pasadena and Beaumont.

These Hubs are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Professional legal counsel should be sought for specific advice relevant to your circumstances.