Aviation Accidents

Every year, millions of people fly on airplanes and helicopters in the United States. While the odds of being in an aviation accident are very small compared to those of suffering a motor vehicle accident, several thousand passengers and crew are injured in plane crashes every year, and dozens are killed, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The aviation injury lawyers at Shandor Badaruddin, PC have considerable experience vigorously pursuing justice for victims of aviation accidents and their families. From our office in Missoula, we serve clients throughout Montana. We understand your anger and frustration following an aircraft accident, and we are here to help.

When there is an accident on an aircraft or in an airport, the insurance companies who cover the responsible parties immediately send a team of attorneys to limit their liability. That is why if you are injured in an aviation-related accident it is essential you find an experienced aviation accident attorney to preserve evidence and protect your rights. Failure to act promptly may limit your legal options.

We have the resources and knowledge to obtain excellent results for our clients. Our attorneys preserve evidence, obtain or safeguard flight and maintenance records, interview witnesses and get to the root cause of the accident.

We understand aviation laws and the requirements for proving liability. And we have reputable engineering, accident reconstruction, aviation and medical experts to assist with these complex cases.

Clients counts on us to explain the legal process, keep them informed and involved and, in the end, make them as whole as possible.

Our experience includes aviation accidents involving:

• Commercial airlines
• Charter or corporate aircraft
• Military contractor aircraft
• Small planes
• Helicopters

These crashes can be caused by:

• Pilot error
• Turbulence
• Weather
• Other aircraft
• Faulty aircraft maintenance
• Defectively designed or manufactured aircraft
• Air traffic control

When you retain our services, we manage your case with care to secure a reasonable settlement or a favorable court award.

If you have been injured in an aviation accident or a loved one has been killed, our experienced attorneys can help. Call Shandor Badaruddin, PC at 406-728-6868 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Missoula office.