Maison Law represents families who have tragically lost a loved one in a Helicopter crash. Our California helicopter accident lawyers assist family members in getting the support they need to rebuild their lives and avoid financial uncertainty in the future. Please contact us after an accident involving a helicopter for a free, no-obligation consultation for you and your family. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your case may be worth and how to hold an aviation company fully liable.
Life-Threatening Risks for California Helicopter Passengers
California residents may take a ride in a helicopter to do some sightseeing. They may be taken aboard a hospital helicopter after a terrible accident. With these and other trips, helicopter owners and operators are required to show a “duty of care” towards all passengers.
That legal duty means that tour companies and hospitals must hire safe and qualified pilots. They must employ skilled mechanics and keep up with aircraft maintenance. Aircraft manufacturers must provide helicopters with safe parts and dependable engines. When these duties are neglected and a tragic crash claims the lives of passengers, those owners and operators can face full legal liability for their mistakes.
This means that the families of victims are allowed to file wrongful death claims and seek support from those at fault. This is a critical right because families who suddenly lose a loved one will be dealing with extreme grief, but they may also be dealing with a major financial crisis after a tragedy.
A California helicopter accident lawyer safeguards families during such a difficult time. A skilled Maison law wrongful death lawyer would be demanding full support for family members for their current bills and for their wellbeing in the future.
Holding a Helicopter Aviation Company Liable After a Crash
The families of helicopter crash victims will need to hold all at-fault parties accountable after an accident. This gives them the best chance of securing the money to pay for the costs that arise for close relatives after a tragedy.
There may be several companies, owners, and operators found to be liable for a deadly accident. A family may be legally permitted to file claims with a helicopter company, an airport, and even against the federal government. This provides additional insurance policies to draw support from. It’s the responsibility of a California personal injury lawyer to identify every entity that might share accountability for what happened.
These and other problems found during the aftermath of an investigation can place fault on many different entities:
- A design problem with the helicopter’s engine or rotor. This can leave a helicopter manufacturer like Boeing liable for the damages in a crash.
- An air traffic control mistake. Helicopters receive information from air control towers. If that information is wrong, it could lead an aircraft into a crash. Air traffic controllers are overseen by the FAA and a lawsuit could be filed against the federal government.
- An airport staff mistake. This would leave a city responsible if they operate the airport where helicopter flights are run out of.
- Pilot mistake. The helicopter company may be liable for hiring a pilot with an unsafe record. The owners may have failed to provide drug and alcohol tests for employees. They may have refused to provide pilots with rest periods between flights.
- Ground crew mistakes. The aviation company is responsible for the negligence of ground crew members when they skip necessary safety checks or forget to do routine maintenance.
- Hospital air medical transport. A mistake by a helicopter pilot or a crewmember bringing a loved one to a hospital could result in a wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit.
Wrongful death claims can be complex. The results may hinge on a full crash investigation by federal investigators. Claims may have to be filed with government agencies or with a major aviation corporation. These parties can often afford teams of lawyers who will be working to limit the support you and your family receive in a helicopter crash settlement check.
It’s often up to a skilled California Helicopter accident lawyer to stand up to major aviation companies and demand what’s fair for you and your family.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Helicopter Accident
It’s generally a close family member, usually a spouse or children of the victim, who files a wrongful death claim on behalf of all survivors (remaining family members).
Those that would be eligible to receive a share of a wrongful death settlement check would be:
- A spouse or partner
- Children and adopted children of the victim
- The grandchildren of the victim if their parents are no longer living
In some cases, the parents of the victim or anyone financially dependent on the victim would have the right to participate in a wrongful death claim. A California wrongful death lawyer can file this claim on behalf of the entire family. The lawyer would stay on top of unhelpful insurance companies while giving families the time they need to mourn the loss of a loved one.
Compensation Available for Grieving Families After a California Helicopter Accident
Your lawyer will be working to list every hardship you and your family have suffered and will suffer in the future. This is critical because any damages left out of a wrongful death claim will end up as a bill that a family would have to cover themselves. This can be difficult for families who may suddenly be without the income the deceased had always provided.
A skilled California wrongful death helicopter accident lawyer would ask for these and other benefits on behalf of family members:
- Money to pay for a funeral service and burial.
- Money to pay any medical bills that remain.
- Money to replace the income the deceased can no longer provide to support loved ones in the future.
- Support for the loss of love and guidance a loved one can no longer provide family members in the years to come.
- Support for loss of intimacy with a spouse.
Contact a California Helicopter Accident Lawyer
If a helicopter company’s negligence claimed your loved one’s life, you should speak to a California Helicopter Accident Lawyer. Contact us to schedule a free and confidential consultation. It’s a chance to find out what your case may be worth and how to hold an airline and others fully responsible.
We compassionately represent families who have lost a loved one in a devastating helicopter crash. We handle the negotiations with aviation companies and their lawyers, to allow family members the time to grieve their loss without worry over the future.
If you decide Maison Law can help you secure more for your helicopter wrongful death claim, you won’t need any upfront money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you and your family. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you are awarded.
