When the Skies Aren’t Safe — Understanding Airplane Accidents & Your Rights
Khader Ghawaly

Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transportation. But when a plane crashes, stalls, or suffers mechanical failure, the consequences can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one were injured (or worse) in an airplane accident, you need a legal team that understands aviation law, airlines’ defenses, and international conventions. The Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates is ready to help.

Types of Airplane Accidents

  • Commercial passenger airline crashes

  • Private plane / general aviation accidents

  • Charter flights / corporate jets

  • Helicopter incidents

  • Turbulence or in-flight injuries (e.g., falls, unsecured baggage)

  • Runway overrun / takeoff or landing mishaps

Legal Challenges in Aviation Injury Claims

  1. Federal & international laws: Claims may fall under the Montreal Convention or Warsaw Convention (for international flights) which impose caps or special rules.

  2. Multiple jurisdictions: If the flight crosses borders or involves foreign airlines, jurisdictional issues arise.

  3. Airline defenses: Airlines or manufacturers often rely on compliance with strict FAA or manufacturer standards to defend themselves.

  4. Complex causation: Investigations must examine mechanical parts, maintenance logs, pilot conduct, air traffic control, weather data, and design defects.

  5. Parallel investigations: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) or other aviation authorities may conduct independent investigations alongside your claim.

Steps to Take After an Airplane Incident

  • Obtain any incident reports filed with airline or authorities

  • Preserve your ticket, boarding pass, and any correspondence

  • Document your injuries (photos, medical reports)

  • Request maintenance logs, flight data recorder (black box) data

  • Get names of crew, eyewitnesses, fellow passengers

  • Contact an attorney with aviation experience before engaging insurers

What Compensation May Include

You may seek recovery for:

  • Medical and rehabilitative expenses

  • Lost wages, lost future earning capacity

  • Emotional distress, scarring, disfigurement

  • Wrongful death damages (if applicable)

  • In some cases, punitive damages (if egregious negligence is shown)

Why the Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates Can Help

Our firm has experience handling serious injury claims and coordinating with aviation experts, engineers, and investigators. We are well-versed in the legal frameworks governing aircraft accidents, whether domestic or international. We handle your case with care and persistence, working toward maximum recovery. Call us anytime at 800-524-5446 for a free case evaluation. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.