Frequently Asked Questions

Who Pays for Medical and/or Funeral Bills for the Victims of an Aviation Crash?

The answer to this question varies dramatically depending upon the location and/or cause of the crash. One set of rules applies to accidents occurring on land and another set of rules applies to accidents occurring at sea or

How do I Find Out Whether an Accident was Caused by Pilot Error, Government Error or Mechanical Failure?

First you should visit the NTSB website and review all reports that are made available (click here). However, it’s important to note that the individuals conducting these investigations frequently have a substantial...

What are the Rights of a Victim of an Aviation Crash?

The rights of a victim of an aviation crash (or the survivors of such a victim) have varying rights depending upon the state in which the crash occurred, whether the crash occurred into federal or state waters and whether the

How do I Obtain the Preliminary Report/Factual Report/Final Report of the Crash?

To find this information visit the NTSB’s website here.

Are There Different Rights and/or Investigations for Commercial Airline Crashes Versus Private Aircraft Crashes?

Typically the primary difference between commercial crashes of scheduled commercial air carriers and private or chartered aircraft crashes is the scope of the investigation and the manner in which information is released....