Fatalities Confirmed after Private Jet Crashes into San Diego Neighborhood

Cessna is an American brand of aircrafts owned by Textron Aviation (since 2014). The company was founded by Clyde Cessna, an aviation enthusiast and a farmer. Today, Cessna is among the leading companies in general aviation, along with Piper and Beechcraft. Cessna aircrafts are used around the world for pilot training, personal transport, commercial air travel, and more.

Some of the different types of Cessna aircrafts include the following:

• Cessna 172 Skyhawk (a piston aircraft and the most-produced aircraft in history)
• Cessna Caravan (a turboprop)
• Cessna Citation (business jets generally used for private travel)

Plane crashes can occur for a number of reasons. Some examples of possible causes of Cessna plane crashes could include the following:

• Pilot error (including piloting in poor weather, failing to perform pre-flight inspections, reckless in-flight decisions, etc.)
• Mechanical failure (including engine failure, improper maintenance leading to issues mid-flight, and more)
• Poor weather (including low visibility, strong winds, etc.)
• Air traffic control errors
• Flying into terrain
• Flyng over unfamiliar terrain
• And more

For pilots and passengers onboard aircrafts at the time of crashes, injuries stemming from these incidents can be catastrophic. In the incident mentioned above, officials have announced multiple fatalities of those onboard, although the exact number of fatalities has not been released. The injuries that those onboard planes can sustain due to a crash could include traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, crushing injuries, severed limbs and amputations, impalement, and severe burns, for example. Surviving occupants may suffer extensive injuries that could cause permanent disability and require life-long medical care. In addition, survivors may suffer extensive psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, fear, and more.

Those on the ground affected by the plane crash could also sustain extensive injuries, including head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, neck injuries, back injuries, broken bones, burn injuries, and more. Of course, disabling injuries and fatal injuries are also likely. Psychological harm may also be extensive. In addition, the incident could lead to extensive property damage, including damage to vehicles, structures, and more.

No matter the harm that you or a member of your family sustained in a Cessna aircraft accident, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.

Yes, if you sustained injuries or if a member of your family died in a Cessna crash, you could have the right to file a civil lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death, respectively. Who can I sue? What type of claim can I pursue? This is based on the specific details surrounding the incident. For example, if the plane crash occurred because there was a mechanical issue present in the aircraft due to a lack of maintenance, then the owner of the aircraft and the pilot (or the pilot’s estate) could be liable and could be sued. If the plane crash occurred because a defect in design or manufacturing present in the aircraft, then the plane manufacturer could be liable and could be sued; however, a plane owner or pilot could also be liable for knowingly operating a defective aircraft. When it comes to incidents caused by poor weather conditions, liability can be difficult to establish. However, if the incident occurred because a pilot recklessly chose to operate the plane in bad weather, then the pilot could be held liable. Similarly, if the operator of the plane forced the pilot to operate the plane in bad weather, then the operator could be liable (whether this is a private transport company, a tour company, or another entity). In general, these lawsuits are based on negligence, although some claims could be based on product liability or breach of contract/warranty, for instance.

For more information about your right to file an injury claim or a wrongful death claim after a plane crash, contact our law firm as soon as possible. Our experts are more than ready to guide you every step of the way and help you pursue your claim.

Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income or loss of support
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Legal expenses

Of course, the type of compensation available for recovery will vary based on whether you are pursuing an injury claim or a wrongful death claim. Here at our law firm, our expert legal team is more than ready to provide you with the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our airplane crash lawyers will do everything possible to secure the maximum recovery available for your claim.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. In California, personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. If claimants do not file on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. Do not risk losing the right to sue by missing the filing deadline. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, contact us today.

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our legal team has decades of experience and is ready to handle your plane crash lawsuit effectively from start to finish. Our experts are not afraid to take on any party or entity to fight for the rights of our clients and get them justice. To ensure that we remain accessible to all, we offer free case reviews. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either start or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact our team today!

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If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.