DAMAGES

The typical categories of recoverable damages in a personal injury claim arising from an aviation accident include:
  • Past and future medical expenses;
  • Lost wages and, lost earning capacity
  • Past and future pain and suffering;
  • Emotional distress;
  • Loss of consortium/association (usually available to married couples only); and
  • Punitive damages.
Each jurisdiction will differ as to what damages may be recovered, and what proof is required for each category. Many states also impose "caps" on certain categories of damages, thereby limiting a potential recovery. An experienced aviation attorney can help you choose the best jurisdiction and present your damages properly, to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries.

Getting Help

Any legal claim arising from an aviation accident requires a detailed understanding of aircraft function and safety, FAA regulations, and specific rules related to aviation litigation. If you have suffered injury or the death of a loved one due to an aviation accident, contact Young & Husain, P.L.L.C. Aviation litigation is complex and involves an analysis of state, federal, and potentially international law. There are numerous issues that will affect the outcome of aircraft litigation: the parties that may be named as defendants, questions of venue, aviation engineering, industry standards and federal government rules and regulations. If you have been injured or a family member has been killed in an aircraft accident, you should contact Young & Husain, P.L.L.C., a firm who is experienced in this complex legal area in order to protect your rights.