Alabama Airplane Accident Lawyers

Birmingham Aviation Accident Attorneys

Whether we travel for business or to visit our family members, each time we get on a plane, we are entrusting our lives to the pilots, engineers, and flight coordinators that make it possible for us to fly.

Unfortunately, with such a complicated machine, there are several things that can cause a devastating aviation accident to happen. Manufacturing mistakes can cause an engine to break down; miscommunication can lead to a plane taking off when another airplane is approaching; and an error from the pilot could cause the plane to crash as it lands.

779 people died in airplane accidents in the U.S. alone in 2007, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The injury lawyers at Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris have experience locally and throughout the world getting justice for the families who lost loved ones in aviation accidents.

A Record of Success

The Alabama aviation lawyers at Cory Watson have successfully defended the rights of accident victims worldwide. Ernest Cory, founding partner of the firm, obtained settlements for the families of 219 passengers who were involved in a plane crash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Cory also represented the family of an Air National Guard Captain who died on a routine training mission when the engine of this Air Force jet exploded. Mr. Cory and his partner, Annesley H. DeGaris, filed suit against the manufacturer of the engine, claiming that the company did not build the engine to the standards required by the Air Force. The settlement was the first successful suit ever brought against the manufacturer involving this engine.

A large settlement was also reached in an aviation accident case involving 23 passengers who died when their plane was preparing to land in Honduras. Despite limitations put in place by the Warsaw Convention, Mr. Cory successfully won settlements more than the maximum amount based on the willful misconduct of the airline.

Causes of Airplane Accidents

The FAA lists several common themes related to airplane accidents, including:

• flawed assumptions
• human error
• organization lapses
• pre-existing failures
• unintended effects

You can recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, future medical costs, and pain and suffering whether the Alabama aviation accident was caused by a small oversight or major mistake.

Whether the airplane accident happened at take-off, in flight, or on landing, Cory Watson can help. Our Alabama aviation accident attorneys are knowledgeable and seasoned in aviation accident law. We are committed to defending the rights of accident victims against airlines and manufacturers when their negligence has caused you harm.

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When you’ve been hurt in an airplane accident, it’s easy to get the help you need—the Birmingham aviation accident lawyers at Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris are ready to fight for you. Pick up the phone and call us at (800) 852-6299 or fill out our free online consultation form.

As a leading national injury law firm, we serve clients throughout the country as well as locally, including Birmingham, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties. It takes just minutes to fill out the brief form and the initial conversation is free.