Plane accidents in Las Vegas, NV, can be nothing short of terrifying. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a plane crash, you may deserve significant compensation. An experienced Las Vegas aviation/airplane accident lawyer can help you fight for a full financial settlement.
Our attorneys at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers have over 100 years of experience handling complex personal injury cases. We have the tools to help you recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, trauma, and more. In fact, we’ve already recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims and their families.
If you or a loved one were injured, call our law offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, today. We offer free consultations with our Las Vegas aviation/airplane accident attorneys at (702) 222-9999, so there’s no reason to wait.
How De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Aviation/Airplane Accident in Las Vegas?
Plane accident cases can be incredibly complex. Often, conducting a detailed investigation is the only way to identify the responsible party. It’s also important that you have an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney begin that investigation right away. Evidence can quickly become damaged or unavailable.
Meanwhile, airlines, pilots, and other responsible parties rarely want to take the blame after an accident. Our experienced team at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers knows how to help.
Hire us, and you’ll get a Las Vegas aviation/airplane accident attorney to:
- Launch a full-scale investigation into the circumstances of the accident
- Identify all parties who share legal liability for your losses
- Hire aviation safety experts who can help us obtain evidence, including the black box recording device and other technical data
- Handle the negotiations and fight for every dollar you deserve
Over the years, we’ve been recognized with a perfect-10 Avvo rating and the Avvo Client’s Choice Award. Injury victims like you have trusted us to protect their interests since we started our firm back in 1989. Call today to learn more about how our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers will fight for you.
How Common Are Aviation/Airplane Accidents?
Accidents involving commercial passenger airlines are incredibly rare. Large passenger airplanes are typically safe.
An International Air Transport Association (IATA) report on commercial airline fatalities for 2023 found that, out of 37 million commercial flights, only one fatal accident occurred. That flight involved a commercial turbo-prop aircraft and, unfortunately, resulted in 72 fatalities.
That said, most planes aren’t owned by major commercial airlines. As of 2022, 204,590 general aviation aircraft were registered in the U.S. Another 6,870 aircrafts “for hire” were registered.
“General aviation aircraft” generally means all non-military planes that are not commercial passenger planes, including:
- Helicopters
- Corporate jets
- Private planes
- Single-prop jets
- Turbojets
- Air taxis
According to data published by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 956 non-fatal general aviation accidents occurred nationwide in 2021. Unfortunately, another 210 fatal plane crashes were reported.
In Nevada, 17 airplane accidents occurred in 2021. At least one person was killed in a fatal plane accident.
What Is My Las Vegas Aviation Accident Case Worth?
The amount of money you can recover by filing a claim for compensation after an aviation accident varies based on many factors.
If you were injured in an airplane accident, there’s a good chance that your injuries are severe. Serious injuries can be extremely expensive. It’s critical to have an experienced lawyer evaluate your case value before you take any settlement offer.
The following factors will be most impactful in evaluating your case value:
- How severe your injuries are
- Whether you will ever make a full physical recovery
- How much you’ve spent on medical treatment
- Whether your doctor expects you to need future medical care, assistance, and rehabilitation
- The circumstances of the accident and injury
- The length of your recovery and whether you lose income because you can’t work
- Whether a long-term injury will impact your future earning capacity
- Your need for ongoing assistance during recovery and after reaching maximum medical improvement
In valuing your case, it’s also important to consider the nature of the pain, trauma, and distress you have experienced due to the accident and injury.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Aviation and Airplane Accidents in Las Vegas?
Under Nevada law, damages are broadly categorized as economic damages and non-economic damages.
Common examples of the types of losses plane accident victims experience include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Mental trauma
- PTSD
- Fear
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Chronic pain
- Loss of consortium and other damages for wrongful death
Punitive damages are rare. They may be available in cases involving egregious or intentional behavior. For example, if the pilot was under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the crash occurred, our lawyers may pursue punitive damages as punishment.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Aviation/Airplane Injury Lawyer?
Like most personal injury law firms, we work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t have to pay anything upfront to hire us. Once your case is over, we will take a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
What Happens to My Right to Recover Damages if I’m Partially to Blame for an Aviation/Airplane in Nevada?
It’s always possible that you could be blamed for causing your own injuries. Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence law with a 51% bar to recovery.
In plain terms, you lose your right to damages if you share too much fault. If your share of fault is less than 51%, your damages are reduced according to your share of fault.
Aviation/Airplane Accidents Can Potentially Cause Devastating Injuries
Our team at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers often represents clients who are struggling with the following:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burns
- Paralysis and other spinal cord injuries
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Shoulder injuries
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Facial injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Amputations
- Chest and thoracic injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Airplane accident victims often suffer multiple injuries, especially if the plane actually crashes. Our Las Vegas aviation/airplane accident attorneys have the experience to handle even the most complex cases. Just give us a call today to learn more about your legal options.
What Causes Most Aviation/Airplane Accidents in Las Vegas?
According to the NTSB, the vast majority of all aviation accidents occur during landing. Takeoff and landing are typically the most complicated phases of any flight.
Some of the reasons plane accidents occur include:
- Communication failures
- Mechanical failures
- Inexperienced pilots or air traffic control operators
- Fatigued pilots
- Distracted pilots
- Air traffic control errors
- Damaged landing equipment
- Failure to properly maintain and inspect the aircraft before and after flights
- Operating the plane under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Violation of state or federal aviation regulations
- Defective plane equipment or safety features
- Problems with the plane’s fuel system
- Defective planes
- Malfunctioning software
- Dangerous property conditions at the airport, including the jetway and tarmac
Regardless of how you were injured, count on our lawyers to help you find out why.
Who Can Be Held Liable for My Damages After an Airplane Accident?
All parties who contributed to the accident can be financially responsible, including:
- Negligent pilots
- Airlines
- Air traffic control
- Airports
- Mechanics responsible for plane maintenance
- Manufacturers of defective planes or safety equipment
- Owners of private planes
- Government agencies responsible for oversight
It’s entirely possible that multiple parties may ultimately be liable for paying your damages.
How Do I Prove Negligence After an Airplane Accident in Nevada?
Basic human error is a common cause of airplane accidents. Most likely, you’ll have to prove negligence to recover damages from the at-fault party.
Negligence is a legal term that means:
- The defendant owed you a legal duty of care
- By some careless act or omission, they breached or violated, that duty
- The breach directly caused the accident
- You suffered damages
The NTSB conducts a full investigation into every airplane accident. That said, those investigations can take months if not years. You don’t have that kind of time. Our lawyers conduct our own investigation and collect the evidence you need to take legal action.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Plane Accident in Nevada?
Assuming Nevada state law governs your case, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Fail to take legal action before the two-year statute of limitations runs out, and you simply lose your right to sue.
You could have more or less time to act. In all cases, seeking legal advice quickly is critical to preserving your right to compensation.
Contact a Trusted Las Vegas Aviation/Airplane Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Aviation accident claims in Las Vegas, NV, are almost always complicated. Our attorneys at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers are prepared to start building your case today. Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Las Vegas aviation/airplane accident lawyer who knows how to successfully fight for you.
Visit Our Personal Injury Law Offices in Las Vegas, NV
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Downtown Office
1149 S Maryland Pkwy,
Las Vegas, NV. 89104
(702) 222-9999
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Summerlin Office
410 S Rampart Blvd Ste 480
Las Vegas NV 89145
(702) 297-6373
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Henderson Office
9555 S Eastern Ave #200
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 997-4264
