Statute of Limitations for Helicopter Crash Injury Claims against Robinson Helicopter Co.

The Robinson Helicopter Company was founded by Frank Robinson with a goal of putting a “small, inexpensive helicopter in the sky.” The company is headquartered in Torrance, California and performs every aspect of producing the helicopters, including designing, manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, and flight testing. The company is a leading manufacturer of civil helicopters including the R22, R44, and R66, which are aircrafts used for private operations, training, and tourism. Over the years, however, there have been concerns surrounding alleged malfunctions of critical components of these helicopters, specifically the main rotor system, which could result in disastrous incidents.

Examples of past safety concerns leading to FAA safety advisories include the following:

• Excessive vibration in R44 rotor blades (SAIB SW-08-03)
• Fatigue cracking in R22 and R44 blades requiring replacement (AD 2011-12-10)
• Main rotor blade skin debonding requiring inspections (AD 2014-23-16)

The rotor system in a helicopter consist of a main rotor system and a tail rotor system. If any of the components of the rotor system fail or malfunction, in-flight breakup, loss of lift, uncontrollable spinning, etc., can occur, which could result in a crash.

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Under product liability law, product manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. This means that they must thoroughly test and inspect their products at every stage to ensure that they are safe to be used as intended. When there is a rotor malfunction or any other mechanical failure that ultimately leads to an incident, the manufacturer could be held liable under product liability law. You could file either a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim under product liability law.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a product liability lawsuit against Robinson Helicopter Co., please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.

If you pursue an injury claim or wrongful death claim under product liability law, you could be entitled to receive some of the following compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages or loss of financial support
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Wrongful death benefits, including loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs
• Legal expenses

Here at our law firm, our helicopter crash lawsuit lawyers are more than ready to take on Robinson Helicopter Co. to fight for the rights of our clients. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our experts are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to secure the maximum recovery available for your claim. If you have questions about the possible value of your Robinson helicopter product liability lawsuit, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible.

In California, product liability claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that you will only have two years to file your claim. If you do not file your defective helicopter accident claim on time, you could lose your right to sue entirely. Of course, certain exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply, which could toll or pause the deadline that applies. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to pursue your helicopter crash lawsuit, contact us today.

A helicopter crash caused by a defective rotator system in a Robinson helicopter can, undeniably, has catastrophic results. If you suffered injuries or a member of your family died in a helicopter crash, it is important that you seek legal help with s trusted attorney as soon as possible. Our team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight to pursue your rights after a helicopter accident. Our firm offers 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 your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your defective helicopter accident lawsuit. To schedule a free case review, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.

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Contact us today to learn more about the options available to you and your family.

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