Helicopter Crash in San Bernardino County Leaves Six Dead – Helicopter Accident Attorneys

There are many possible causes of helicopter incidents. Some of these may include the following:

• Pilot error (commonly, the pilot deciding to go ahead and fly in unfavorable weather conditions) or pilot negligence (including piloting under the influence of drugs/alcohol, being distracted, not completing the pre-flight checks, etc.)
• Pilot company negligence (for example, the company negligently hiring pilots that are unlicensed, failing to ensure that pilots have the appropriate training, failing to investigate reports made against pilots, etc.)
• Helicopter company negligence (for example, using helicopters that have maintenance issues, failing to ensure that their helicopters meet all requirements, failing to inspect/repair their helicopters, failing to identify issues with their helicopters, etc.)
• Helicopter manufacturer negligence (usually, for making an unsafe product available by failing to identify and address defects in design, labeling, or even manufacturing)

Yes – you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could potentially have the right to sue the pilot company, the helicopter company (the company that owned the helicopter), the helicopter manufacturer, or even helicopter maintenance teams, for example. These entities all have different responsibilities. For example, a pilot company has the duty to ensure that their pilots are properly trained, licensed, and fit to manage aircrafts. The company that owns the helicopter has a duty to ensure that the aircraft remains in a condition that is safe to operate. Helicopter manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their aircrafts are free of any defects or dangerous conditions that could lead to incidents. Repair companies that are hired to fix issues have the duty to fix issues well and not create any other issues during repairs. In some cases, these entities can actually share liability.

If any of these entities are negligent, they can contribute to helicopter accidents and could ultimately be sued for the harm that occurred as a result. If you were injured in a helicopter accident or a member of your family died in a helicopter crash, it is important that you find an experienced helicopter accident lawyer to help you learn more about the legal options available to you as soon as possible.

Yes, claimants could be eligible to recover compensation. Although every claim is different, some of the different categories of compensation could include the following:

• Gastos médicos
• Pérdida de ingresos
• Dolor y sufrimiento
• Gastos de sepelio y entierro
• Pérdida de consorcio
• Daños punitivos
• Honorarios de abogados

The experts here at our law firm are committed to helping our clients recover the maximum payout available for their claims – whether this means taking claims to trial to reach a verdict or negotiating a settlement. If you have any questions about the compensation that you could receive, including the possible value of your claim or the average value associated with claims similar to yours, contact us today. Our helicopter accident lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need.

In California, injury claims and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Therefore, claimants only have two years to sue. What happens if claimants do not file their claims on time? If claimants fail to file their lawsuits within the time allowed, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. Based on the details surrounding each specific situation, certain exceptions may apply that may toll the statute of limitations. Do not risk losing your right to sue by failing to file your claim on time. We urge you to reach out to a lawyer as soon as possible to start the legal process before it is too late.

Here at our law firm, our helicopter crash lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. The team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and is ready to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to benefit from our free legal services. We offer free consultations and free second opinions; whether you are looking to start the legal process or continue your claim after starting the process elsewhere, you can trust that our team will be able to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. These are available as part of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, so our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure, so our clients will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful.

Our experts are ready to help you with your helicopter accident case. Contact us today!