Average Value of a Helicopter Accident Case

A helicopter crash brings to mind all kinds of devastating injuries, including fatalities for all those on board. However, even survivors end up with serious injuries like paralysis, traumatic brain injury, punctured organs, and third degree burns. Helicopter manufacturers have a duty to prevent such accidents by making sure their aircrafts are as safe as possible. When they use defective parts, ignore repeated complaints, or sell unsafe helicopters, they are responsible for any injuries resulting from their negligence. If you have been injured in a helicopter accident or lost a loved one to a helicopter crash, you are entitled to sue the responsible parties for compensation. However, most victims are tricked into low settlements by manufacturers who put profits over human lives. Manufacturers can also be extremely stubborn and refuse to admit liability for the accident.

Legal representation is critical to knowing how much compensation you deserve, and not being pressured into a low-ball settlement. Below is some information regarding the average value of helicopter accident cases. But please keep in mind that this is general information that may or may not apply to your specific case. Each helicopter accident lawsuit is different and requires an examination of many factors, including the type of injury, how the injury affects the victim’s life, and the manufacturer’s involvement in the accident. That’s why it’s impossible to give you an approximate case value without speaking to you in person. However, we want to give you an idea of what may be recovered, including the types of compensation that are available to you.

Here are some of the questions we will go over:

• How much is the average award for a helicopter crash?
• What can I ask for if my family member or loved one died in a helicopter crash?
• What kind of expenses can I include in a helicopter crash lawsuit?

As the victim of a helicopter crash, you are entitled to damages for a variety of losses. These losses include:

• Medical bills for hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy and other treatments.
• Lost wages if you’ve lost your job or had to change careers because of your accident.
• Pain and suffering to manage PTSD, anxiety, and other forms of emotional trauma.

Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may also qualify for punitive damages. This is an additional amount that the courts award on top of a standard settlement. It’s given out in cases where the responsible party’s actions caused extreme harm to the victim. There’s no limit on the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in California. As a result, it’s challenging to know how much to ask for, or if you should ask at all. Our lawyers believe that victims should ask for and receive every form of compensation they’re entitled to. We can determine whether you qualify for punitive damages and ensure that you receive the full value of your helicopter accident case.

Compensation claims are a bit different for the loved ones of a helicopter crash victim. In that case, you are suing to recover losses that occurred as a result of your loved one’s death. This is known as a wrongful death compensation claim, which allows you to recover the following:

• Medical bills incurred by the deceased person.
• Pain and suffering to deal with the emotional trauma of your loved one’s passing.
• Loss of income or inheritance that the deceased person would have provided.

If you are the spouse or registered domestic partner of a helicopter crash victim, you may also be able to sue for loss of consortium. This form of compensation refers to the love, comfort, and companionship you shared with your significant other. The losses covered under loss of consortium include loss of sexual relations and the ability to have children. Whether you qualify for loss of consortium depends on personal circumstances within your relationship with the decedent. A knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer can guide you in this area and figure out an appropriate amount to ask for.

Now that you know what types of losses you can recover, let’s talk about liability. This refers to who is responsible for your injuries or the death of your love one. In order to hold a manufacturer responsible in a helicopter crash accident, you would need to show that something they did or didn’t do resulted in the accident that caused your injury. For example, if the manufacture knew about a defective part but sold the helicopter anyway, they are liable for the injuries resulting from their negligence. This is harder to prove than you think, since major aircraft manufacturers like Robinson, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas will do everything they can to put the blame on someone else.

Without skilled legal representation, victims often give into the pressure and go after individuals that are easier to sue. This will result in lower compensation amounts than if they had sued the manufacturer and may not be enough to cover the victim’s losses. So you can see why liability is absolutely critical to winning a lawsuit for helicopter-related injuries. But as we mentioned, establishing liability with major corporations can be overwhelming for the average person. Our attorneys have the skill and experience to uncover the truth and recover payment from the responsible parties.